Mike Catling played at second string in his fourth year in the first team.. He only lost the first game of the season, going on to win twelve matches in succession. Mike's contribution to the team this year has been invaluable and he will be greatly missed next year. Scott Bradley proved to be a good match winner in tight situations and he played some good squash. His experience was an asset to the side and if he continues training hard there is no reason why he shouln't carry on winning. Matthsw Vowles and Jeremy Wood both played some excellent squash in parts but they must learn to keep their concentration if they are going to be a serious threat next year. Jonathan Price particularly, Chris Maunder and Chris Bradley must be mentioned for their commitment to the side even though they didn't command a regular place in it. They will be valuable players for the future. The success of the team has been down to our coach Frank Connelly who, in his third year, continues to show immense dedication to all the players. I thank him for all he has done since he joined us. I also thank Mr. Newman for his involvement with squash this year and, of course, my fellow team mates for such an enjoyable season.
Awarded: Scott Bradley, Matthew Vowles and Jeremy Wood. Senior House Competition School House narrowly defeated Linton in the semifinal to face a strong Manor side in their third consecutive final. After some close-fought games, The Manor came through winning 4-1. Individual Competition Final: Paul Fotherby beat Mike Catling 9-2, 9-0, 9-1. Losing Semi-Finalists: Matthew Vowles and Scott Bradley. Paul Fotherby
U.15 V This year the following players represented the Under 15 squash team: Andrew Norman (captain), Chris Carter, Nicholas Kay, James Dougherty and Mark Baxter. We had a mixed season, but overall narrowly lost more matches than we won. Our first match of the season was against Ashville College at home. As it was the first match, not everyone was playing well, but we still only narrowly lost the match. Then we went away to Pocklington School, where we were only just beaten by a team of about the same standard as ourselves. We then played Ampleforth College at home and were beaten by a strong team. Our next match was at home against Barnard Castle and all the team played well to secure our first victory of the season. We followed this up with a convincing victory away to Ashville College, with all the team again playing well. Our winning streak continued for our next match when we were hosts to Pocklington School. However, our luck ran out in the next match, when we went away to Leeds Grammar School and lost to a very strong side. For our visit to Ampleforth, both myself and Nicholas Kay were absent so Jonathan Wright and Simon Price stepped into the breach. Both performed well but the team was beaten. We completed the double against Barnard Castle in our next match, and we were all hoping for a win in our final fixture, against Worksop College. But it was not to be, and we went down to a very strong side. Andrew Norman
Results: Christmas Term Woodhouse Grove Pocklington Amplefor h Worksop Barnard Castle Leeds Grammar
Away Home Home Away Away Home
Lost Won Won Won Won Lost
0-5 4-1 3-2 4-1 3-2 2-3
Easter Tenn Pocklington Leeds Grammar Ampleforth Ashville Durham Woodhouse Grove Barnard Castle Worksop
Away Away Away Away Away Home Home Home
Won Lost Won Won Won Won Lost Won
5-0 2-3 4-1 5-0 3-2 3—2 2-3 5-0
Played: 14 Won: 10 Lost: 4 Personal Performances: Played Paul Fotherby 13 Mike Catling 13 Scott Bradley 11 Matthew Vowles 12 Jeremy Wood 14 Jonathan Price 4 Chris Maunder 2
Won 10 12 6 7 8 0 1
Lost 3 1 5 5 6 4 1
% 77 92 55 58 57 0 50
SWIMMING U.14 Individual Medley 50 yds Backstroke 50 yds Breaststroke 50 yds Butterfly 50 yds Freestyle Medley Relay Freestyle Relay
Awards: Re-awarded 1st XI Colours: Paul Fotherby and Michael Catling. 63
A. Bond O. Councell J. Wright A. Bond A. Bond School School
(S) (S) (G) (S) (S)
65.8s 33.3s 36.0s 29.8s 25.6s 59.0s** 52.8s
