On Saturday 5th the 1st VII netball team played against Bromsgrove at home. With it being the final home game of the season, Oundle made sure to start the match with vigour. The defensive unit played particularly well in the first half with some significant plays from Izzy Myers (Sn) allowing a slim lead of 12-10 at half time. Oundle were not complacent having taken an early lead, and some aggressive play was rewarded with some goals from Ellie Joseland (N) and Dora Nicolle (W). The final score was 45-19 to Oundle, and the team was elated at having won their final appearance at home.
Elsewhere in netball events, the U15 lost their match against Bromsgrove 6-23. The U14Ds won against the previously undefeated Bromsgrove 12-11. The U14E won their match 10-6. The U13Cs won their match against Stanford 14-12.
The badminton teams played against Uppingham on Thursday. The 1st team was under pressure with many of the top players absent, but despite some valiant efforts they lost 5-13. The 2nd team enjoyed some more satisfying results with the majority of games in favour of Oundle. Yat Long (G) and Gusty Williams (K) played especially well. The final score was 16-2 to Oundle.
A busy week for the squash club began with an away fixture against Uppingham on Tuesday. The 1st V showed improvements but they lost in a closely fought 3-2. Kieran Marray (L) and Dylan Martens (L) both won their matches in an impressive manner, in particular Kieran, who lost in an earlier fixture against Uppingham. An inexperienced 2nd V struggled against tough opposition, and they lost 1-4. Stephan Coltman-Rogers (Sc) won his match in a thrilling 5 games.
On Thursday the 1st V continued to show improvements when they played against Bromsgrove at home. A much awaited win was secured 4-1 with Felix Morris (B) and Freddie Woodd (B) performing particularly well.
Away from School, Tom Curry (G), who was recently selected to join England Rugby U18s, along with his brother Ben Curry (S), played in a convincing win over Scotland on Sunday. With two tries helping the team to reach 39-15, Tim was named Man of the Match.
Dylan Martens (L)