Athletics

case for a handicap next year I think!), and had a decisive 7-2 victory over Temple in the final. Unfortunately Temple were unable to field their strongest team in the play-off for third and fourth positions. Clifton beat Grove.

The following girls represented the 3rd and 4th teams:

R. Smith, D. Powley, K. Pittman, F. Alexander, C. Davies, J Ray, L. Highet, K. Blythe, H. Atkinson, M. Hart, L. Hudson, C. Neale, L. Evans, C. Dixon, R. Malster, H. Curry, S. Richardson.

Results:

v Queen Margaret's v Pocklington v Barnard Castle v Bootham 3rds v Bootham v Worksop College 3rds v Giggleswick

U.15

Lost 4—5 Won 9—0 Won 9—0 Won 9—1

Won 3 -1 Won 8—1

Lost 3—6 W. M. Newton

The Under 15 team competed in the Midland Bank League, and also had some friendly matches, all against very strong opposition. Vicky Hales and Preeti Bhat usually played at number one and two singles, and then combined for the double. Zoe Wight played in the majority c f the matches at number three and her doubles partner alternated between Alison Calvert, Rebecca Fisher (and Lucy Richardson when not on rowing duty). The team played ten matches in total, and put in some excellent performances to win six of those. Even against Queen Margaret's, the league winners, we competed well, never giving up to win a handful of games.

The team has worked hard in their practice sessions, and listened well, and this has now been reflected in their matchplay Groundstroke consistency and general net play have improved and I am pleased with the progress made. Vicky, Preeti and Zoe have matured on court and continue to show potential for senior play. Rebecca Fisher is now proving to be a talented all-round racquet's player. I am grateful to all the other players who reserved for the team. J. M. Whitehead

The following girls represented the U.15:

V. Hales, P. Bhat, Z. Wight, R. Fisher, A. Calvert, L. Richardson, R. Lewis.

Results:

Queen Mary's Queen Margaret's Pocklington Hymers Tadcaster Queen Margaret's Fulford The Mount Millthorpe Pocklingtcn Away Away Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Away

Won Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Lost Won Won Won: 5 Lost: 4 5 -4 0 -6 5 -1 3 -1 2 -4 3 -6 6 -0 3 -6 6 -0 9 -0

The Under 14 team for the majority of matches was Sara Chapman (No.l), Laura Wallace (No.2), Hayley Oram (No.3) and Rebecca Fishley (No.4). The team came up against some strong and formidable opposition on several occasions and only managed to win one match. Competing in the Under 14 York Junior Team League, we played well and tried hard and often the matches were far closer than the results suggest. Sara Chapman continues to be die best player in the year and she put in some good singles performances. Her win against The Mount No. 1 — 6-3 was particularly good, as The Mount went on to become the League Champions. In the doubles she was in partnership with Laura Wallace who has shown improvement over the season; as number one pair they have had a couple of good wins. Our second pair was usually Hayley and Rebecca and they blended well together combining good groundstrokes and attacking net play respectively. I feel the team will continue to make progress next season, but mey need to put in more practice and court time both inside and outside of school!

The following girls represented the U.14:

S. Chapman, L. Wallace, H. Oram, R. Fishley, C. Middleton-Walker, S. Baines, C. Mee. J. M. Whitehead

Results:

Manor Poppleton T.C. Tadcaster The Mount Bootham Leeds Girls High Pocklington Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Lost Won Lost Lost Drew Lost Lost 0 -6 5 -1 0 -6 1-5 3 -3 3 -6 1-5

Played: 7 Won: 1 Drew: 1 Lost: 5

ATHLETICS

Three intermediate girls were entered into the York & District Athletics Championships — Rachael Ogden (800 metres), Karly Hoggard (800 metres) and Kate De Boer (high jump). They all qualified with ease to go on to the North Yorkshire Schools' Athletics Championships. Here both Karly and Kate acquitted themselves well. Rachael was unable to run as she was required for an international event! For the seniors Danielle Powley (javelin) and Hazel Curry (100 and 200 metres) had gained automatic selection and also performed well in their own events.

The third years had one athletics match against Giggleswick. They were ahead after the field events with Hayley Oram, Sara Chapman and Charlotte Brisby all winning their events, but the team lost out for raw speed to Giggleswick on die track and relay. An enjoyable afternoon, with the final score at 45-60.