SPORT // TENNIS
U15 Girls VI
Ruby Watson has led from the front this year , with her partner Charlie Lindley , in terms of skill and determination . Georgina Hamblin and Lucy Coles have continued to impress on court , and Polly Raper , Sara Di Stasio and Erin Fox have been a credit to the school at every level . The squad have recorded wins against GSAL and Worksop and , at the time of writing , they are preparing conscientiously for the ISTA Tennis Championships at Eton – a superb way for these skilled young ladies to conclude a great season !
Player of the Season : Ruby Watson
Most Improved Players : Georgina Hamblin and Lucy Coles
U14 Girls VI
It has been a super season for our U14 girls . Their approach and attitude towards training has been outstanding , and their commitment to matches , both mid-week and weekend fixtures , has been outstanding . Jemima Councell , Izzy Dimmack , Beth Popely , Emily Jones , Ailsa Preston , Clara Stewart , Flora Myers , Amy Harrison-Little and Nosica Dunand have played some highend tennis and represented the school impeccably . The squad enjoyed victories against Hymers , Worksop and GSAL .
Players of the Season : Flora Myers and Jemima Councell
Most Improved Players : Beth Popely and Izzy Dimmack
U15 / U14 Boys VI
This season has featured some great tennis and with some tight matches for the U14 and U15 squads . We have enjoyed some great tennis , including wins against Hymers and St Peter ’ s in both age groups . There has also been some narrow defeats against Leeds
Grammar and South Hunsley , but the potential for next year ’ s U15 and senior squad can be clearly seen .
Well played to everyone who participated , I am so proud of the boys this season – they have shown commitment , resilience , and a very positive approach during some very tough matches .
Player of the Season U15 : Jude Collier
Player of the Season U14 : Henry Clegg
Most Improved Player U15 : Sam Smart
Most Improved Player U14 : Jack Scanlon
U13 Girls VI
This season , the U13 squad have shown total commitment to training and to their team . It has been wonderful to see so many out at practice on a Monday . Every player who has represented has given their all . We have been rewarded with some excellent competitive matches .
Highlights include the whole games group playing against St Olave ’ s in a year group fixture , as well as victories against Ampleforth and Worksop , the mixed tournament at Hymers , and a great end-of-season finale against South Hunsley .
Players of the Season : Charley Dear and Briagh Lawrie
Most Improved Player : Sophia Robinson
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