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Girls' Tennis
1ST VI Captain: Rose Bates | Vice-Captain: Annie Davis
This report is adapted from the end of term speech given by students.
It was lovely to get back to a full Netball season this year. Starting off with a few knockout pairs from the lower years, we had Livvy Hicks and Esme Hersch in Year 7, Erin Catt and Harriet Jones in Year 8, Masha Rozhkova and Aimee Webber in Year 9, and Amy Robinson and Anna Haldenby in Year 10.
Altogether, the lower school has had an ‘ace’ season, India Master took the ‘advantage’ as most improved, while Erin Catt ‘smashed’ it as the best newcomer. In the U15Bs Gracie Weston was the pick of the players and Harriet Brown was consistent in the U13s.
In the thirds and fourths, Amelie Antoniades and Jocasta Spooner had the most bagels, and the most hairstyles! Liv Mohr and Grace Wood were always in control, often winning the ‘break point’. Sienna Websper and Katie Green both forced many errors leading them to a high success rate and they show great promise for next season.
As for the second team, Thea’s consistency alongside Romilly’s strong forehand was a recipe for success. Aoife Targett and Martha Small were a great duo with Martha serving well and Aoife always trying to incorporate new skills into her game. Lastly, we had the feisty third pairing of Charlie Hollywood and Katya Volkova who won lots of close matches.
Finally, there’s the first team. The third pair saw Sophie Farmer’s skill at racket high 5s aid her ability at the net, and when paired with the lively Emily Hersch’s skilful slices, it resulted in highly tactful play. This had been their first season as a pair, but we cannot fault their communication and teamwork.
The second pair saw Holly Robinson serve numerous aces every game. She is an incredibly dependable asset to the team. Hayley Crowhurst managed to dominate the net and not only is she able to outwit the opposition with her talents, she does so with a constant smile!
Annie and Rose have played alongside each other since Year 9. Despite their inability to play while laughing, truthfully a common occurrence, Annie has consistently triumphed in her service games and bested volleyers with a cheeky down the line return of service.
Rose is an incredibly talented player and a strong contribution to any team. Her backhands and volleys continue to amaze and it is always good to be on her side of the net! Not only does she play with skill and fire, she has proved to be a great captain.
Rose & Annie
COLOURS & AWARDS
COLTS COLOURS: Hayley Crowhurst, Emily Hersch, Holly Robinson, Aoife Targett, Katya Volkova HALF COLOURS: Thea Bailey, Sophie Farmer FULL COLOURS: Rose Bates, Annie Davis THE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER SALVER: India Master THE BLEATHMAN CUP: Rose Bates
1st VI 2nd VI 3rd VI 4th VI U15A U15B U15C U14A U14B U14C U13A U13B U13C U12A U12B
St Mary's Calne L L W L King Edward's W W Dauntsey's W L L W L L W W L W L L L Dean Close L L W W L L L L W W Monkton Combe W W W Clifton College W L W L L Prior Park College W W L W L L Bryanston W W W W L W W Wells Cathedral W W W W W W W W L W W W Royal High School W W W Win Ratio 66% 33% 83% 66% 66% 40% 50% 80% 100% 100% 40% 100% 0% 0% 0%
