Sussex County Tennis Tournament Year 4

Today, two teams of children from year 4 competed in the under 9 tournament for the Sussex County Schools Tennis Championships.

Boys’ Team: Kian Taylor Goss, Louis Hutchence, Haydn Le Manquais, Charlie Mills and Daniel Mills.

Girls’ Team: Olivia, Kyira, Caitlin, Matilda and Sienna.

The boys had a difficult first few games against the home side, Bedes A team. However, they played with tenacity in high winds and won several matches against Lancing Prep and St Andrews School. All the children had the opportunity to play both singles and doubles matches against several different schools.

The girls had a wonderful day of tennis. On their way to the final they beat: Moira House A team, Lancing Prep at Hove A team and St Andrews A team. The final was a closely fought battle between our girls and St Bedes A team. There were some excellent rallies and the final scores were very close. Although St Bedes were the eventual winners, our team were very proud to finish as 'runners up' of the Sussex County under 9 tournament; it was great achievement.

Thank you to all the children who represented our school so well with: politeness, good etiquette and sportsmanship throughout. Also, a big ‘thank you’ to the parents and grandparents who came to support and especially to those who volunteered to umpire some matches.

Mrs Casey :) 

The girls team celebrating in the hospitality tent. Congratulations year 4!