Boys’ Sport

It has been another busy season for boys’ cricket, with over 120 fixtures scheduled during a relatively short summer term.

The wet weather initially proved challenging, however, clearer skies towards the end of May and into June have allowed us to play upwards of 30 boys’ and girls’ fixtures each week. The U12s have faced tough opposition, however, they are beginning to show the potential they displayed during the winter nets. The U13s have also found it hard, however, a thrilling victory against QMGS and a Cup win against Finham Park has given them the confidence they needed to get their season back on track. The U14s and U15s have both faced strong opposition; a battling and nail-biting draw for the U15s against Loughborough Grammar School demonstrated their resilience and determination.

The 1st XI, captained by Tom Mousley, has been the standout team so far this season, beating KES Stratford, Warwick, Princethorpe, KES Birmingham and QMGS. A superb run of form placed them in the third round of the National U18 HMC T20, but unfortunately an excellent Cheltenham College side proved too strong. The 1st XI is looking forward to the ‘cricket fortnight,’ an action packed couple of weeks at the end of term which concludes with the Terry Patchett T20, a tournament we have been proud to host for the last 20 years.

Mr A Phillips