Basketball
One of the most successful seasons
for basketball at Sevenoaks School.
During this basketball season, the girls achieved great
feats. Under the watchful eyes of our coach, Dimitris
Korentzelos, and Mr Glass, we were able to reach
our potential by improving our skills significantly.
It was our best season ever for the U18 boys in the
Highlights include training with the non-squad
LISBA league with three wins in eight games, just
boys’ team and eventually being able to beat them
one win away from reaching the play-offs. We also
on various occasions during friendly matches.
had really good results in the rest of our matches,
I have enjoyed playing basketball every Tuesday
chalking up a record of four wins and four losses
and Saturday for the past two years and leave with
against local schools.
wonderful memories. For any students wondering
We also had development sessions during games
which sport to pick during the Michaelmas or Lent
which were open for girls and younger age groups. The terms, I would wholeheartedly recommend basketball.
sessions aimed to offer some rudiments of basketball
Pei Xien Yeoh, Upper Sixth
to less experienced students, improving their skills and
decision-making, as well as being great for fitness.
This year we saw increased interest and participation
from younger age groups, both boys and girls, with
exciting matches against other schools.
Dimitris Korentzelos, Coach
SEVENOAKS SCHOOL 2018-2019
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