14th December
Hockey
ON Sunday 9th December both the U16 and U18 Boys competed at the Midlands Indoor Finals.
The U16 team got off to a slow start, losing 1-2 to Cannock hockey club. We then beat Ludlow School, Belper Hockey Club and Warwick with some fantastic performances that sent the side through to the final. A well contested final against a strong Beeston HC side unfortunately didn’t quite finish as we would have liked, but we go through to the Nationals as runners up of the region.
The U18 were in a strong pool, again having to finish top in the pool to progress to the National finals. An excellent start saw the side win 5-1 against Adams Grammar School. Next was easily the hardest match of the day against Beeston Hockey Club. A nervous match saw us always in control of the game, eventually 3-2 winners. The final pool game against Princethorpe provided an easy win and a place at the Nationals. The final was a very physical one, but eventually our more accomplished team and individual skill shone through. We won 3-1 and go through as Midlands Champions.
Girl’s senior House indoor hockey
1st Mary Windsor
2nd Thomas Cookes
3rd Hazeldene
Girls’ senior House outdoor Hockey
1st Thomas Cookes
2nd Hazeldene
3rd Mary Windsor
Rugby
At the end of term our 1st XV entered the prestigious Gulliver’s Super 16 rugby tournament at Broadstreet RFC. The participating teams were for the majority the best Schools and Colleges from England and Wales. Bromsgrove lost narrowly in the pool stages 8-3 to Truro College and 7-5 to Coleg Sir Gar to qualify for the plate. Bromsgrove then won all 3 plate games to reach the final. This included a well deserved 10-0 victory against John Cleveland College. In the plate final, Bromsgrove School beat Wilmslow College 11-0.
7th December
Hockey
On Saturday the U16 girls' indoor hockey team competed in the Midlands Finals.
Bromsgrove got off to a flying start beating Nottingham High School 6-0. Their second match was against King's High School, Warwick where Bromsgrove secured a 2-2 draw. In their third game they lost to Belper hockey club which meant they needed to win their last game against Dame Alice to secure a place in the National Finals. Unfortunately Dame Alice just had the edge and won 6-5.
The U18 Midlands indoor tournament was a closely contested one with every one of the first 4 games resulting in draws!
Bromsgrove got off to a solid start with a two draws, against Sutton and Repton and a win against Dame Alice School.
Bromsgrove put themselves under pressure only managing a draw against Nottingham High School. In a must win match versus Leicester Hockey club, the girls went 1-0 down in the first 2 minutes but fought their way back, playing some determined hockey. 1-1 at half time. An early goal in the second half 2-1 to Bromsgrove - which we fought hard to hold on to secure 2nd place and trip to the nationals in January
The boys 1st XI beat Bablake School 5-2
Congratulations to Jon Holloway who has been selected for the England Under 16 training squad.
Rugby
In the Daily Mail vase the Under 15 team beat King Edwards Lichfield 17-10; they now play Kings Grantham in the next round
The school Rugby teams enjoyed the better of the results versus King Edwards Birmingham school. The following teams all recorded wins; U14A, U16A, 3rd XV,2nd XV and the 1st XV who played some very good rugby to win 31-0 and retain the Sivitier Smith trophy.
Netball
On Wednesday afternoon the 1st and U16 netball teams competed against Old Swinford Hospital School. Both teams were successful with the First team winning 16-12 and the U16 team winning 36-9.
Basketball
The following teams competed in the Bromsgrove School invitational tournament last Saturday; Old Swinford, Dean Close, Kings Worcester and St Michaels. After the group stages Bromsgrove A team played Dean Close in the final, a very tired Bromsgrove team emerged 31 -22 winners.
Fixtures on Saturday 8th December
Rugby versus Cheltenham College
Netball versus Kings Worcester
23rd November
Hockey
On Saturday we played Marlborough College; the U14A team won 1-0, the U14B team won 2-1 but unfortunately other teams lost.
Rugby
The school Rugby teams enjoyed the better of the results versus Bedford Modern school. The following teams all recorded wins; U14A, U14B, U16A, U16B, 3rd XV,2nd XV and the 1st XV who played exceptionally well in the 2nd half to win 41-0
In the Daily Mail vase the Under 15 team beat Loughborough Grammar School 34-7, they now play King Edward VI Lichfield in the next round
Netball
Last week we hosted and won the U14 District netball tournament; we defeated Waseley 16-1, Droitwich 24-1, South Bromsgrove 10-6 and North Bromsgrove 20-0 and now represent the District in the County Championships this Saturday. Against Hereford Sixth Form College and despite missing a few players, the 1st team drew 29-29 but the 2nd team lost.
Basketball
The Under 18 squad beat Kingsley College 81-78 in the group stages of the National Cup.
14th November
Hockey
It has been a very busy week for our girls' hockey teams. The U14 and U16 teams represented Worcestershire in the Midlands Championships.
The U16 team played some very good hockey but unfortunately lost 3-0 against a very strong Ecclesbourne School in the semi-finals.
The Under 14 team also lost in the semi final this time 1-0 against Oundle. Both teams must be congratulated on their performances at these prestigious championships.
The U18 team were crowned Worcestershire Indoor Champions they now will play in the zonal finals later this month.
There were some exciting matches in the 'block' Saturday fixture versus Oundle; pride of place must go to the U16 XI who won 6 - 1.
Rugby
There were good wins in the matches versus Uppingham
1st XV 8-3 and the 2nd XV 28-26.
The U14 A enjoyed a 31-20 win against Rugby School.
In the U15 Daily Mail Vase the U15 team beat King Edwards Aston 12-0, they now play Loughborough Grammar School.
Joel Dudley and Matt Cox have been selected for the Midlands U16 development weekend after pleasing performances for the North Midlands.
Netball
Congratulations to the U16 netball team who qualified, on Saturday, for the West Midland round of the National Tournament. In their pool they beat King Charles I School, Blessed Edward School, Malvern St James, and Kingsley College and then went on to comprehensively beat Nunnery Wood in the semi final. In the final they narrowly lost 7-9 to Kings Worcester but qualify for the West Midlands tournament as runners up.
Congratulations also to Ellie Trow who has been selected for the England U17 Netball Development Squad. This is a superb achievement as she is still a year young for the age group.
Basketball
The Under 16 team beat Smithswood 81-40 in the group stages of the National Cup. James Bell with 34points and Odin Leung with 21 were the top scorers.
Lower 4th House Cross Country
Girls
Team
1st Thomas Cookes
2nd Oakley
3rd = Mary Windsor and Hazeledene
Individual
1st Harriet Jones
2nd Faye Al Nakeeb
3rd Victoria Stokes
Boys
Team
1st Lupton
2nd School
3rd Walters
Individual
1st George Smallman
2nd Marcus Thompson- Smith
3rd Masa Inafusa
Fixtures this Saturday
Rugby versus Bedford Modern
Hockey versus Marlborough
9th November
Hockey
The following played in divisional festival duringhalf term.
Frankie Pioli; Rachel Mack; Chris Griffiths; Nick Duggan
Aden Symonds; Jon Hollway and Alex Hollway.
Congratulations to Rachel; Jon; Alex and Chris who based on their performances at the festival have been invited for England assessment.
The Under 18 girls indoor squad beat Malvern 2-1; Prince Henry’s 3-0; Chase High School 1-0 and drew with Evesham High School 0-0 to become county champions.
Rugby
The North Midlands Under 18 team that won the Midlands championship contained 7 Bromsgrove players: Chris Fox; Chris Bailey; James Freeman; Bobbie Lawrenson; Tom Maguire; Jack Pons and James Riley
Fencing
Over half-term Stephen Edgar competed in a Cadet International in Bonn. Matt did extremely well finishing 31st out of 251 with 17 countries participating.
Basketball
The Under 18 squad beat Worcester Tech 83-37 in a friendly match on Wednesday
19th October
Hockey
Hockey results v Uppingham.
The 1st XI drew 0-0. With 5 key players missing, the remaining players stepped up and played some good hockey in which they dominated possession and shots on goal, but failed to convert their chances. The Under 14’s also continued their good form winning 4-2
The Under 16 team won the county indoor tournament beating Malvern College; St Mary's Convent; The Chase and Prince Henrys Evesham. What is really impressive is they did not concede a goal, scored 14, and these matches were only 8 minutes one way!!!
Congratulations to the following that have been selected to play in divisional festival during half term.
Girls:
Midlands U15-Frankie Pioli and Rachel Mack
Boys:
Midlands U18 – Chris Griffiths
West U 18 – Nick Duggan
Midlands U15 – Aden Symonds; Jon Hollway; Alex Hollway
Junior House Hockey
Plate Competition
1st Mary Windsor
2nd – Thomas Cooke’s
3rd Hazeldene
Cup Competition
1st – Oakley
2nd – Hazeldene
3rd – Thomas Cookes
Rugby
The rugby teams were on the wrong end of the results against a strong RGS High Wycombe last Saturday.
The Under 15’s recorded a comfortable win in the Daily Mail Vase beating Prince Henry’s Evesham 40-5
Swimming
Last Thursday the girls and boys swimming squads competed against Cheltenham College. Bromsgrove won 20 out of the 28 races leading them to a very comfortable 178-133 victory. Six school records were broken: Elaina Williams, Luke Ladbrooke and Dan Ruckwood for the individual medley in their respective age groups, Alice Woodyatt and Luke Ladbrooke in the 25m butterfly and Dan Ruckwood in the 50m freestyle.
Basketball
In their first match in the Under 16 national cup, the school team beat Woodway Park from Coventry 80-64 with Odin Leung 32pts and James Bell 26pts top scoring.
Squash
Philip Kratsov played as 5th seed for Worcestershire U19s recently. Philip won both of his matches, scoring 3-1 against Staffordshire and 3-2 against Warwickshire.
12th October
Hockey
Excellent results versus Wrekin College. The 1st XI won 4-0, Under 14 A’s 7-0 and the Under 15 A team drew 1-1
The under 14 A team won the county championships beating Kings Worcester 2-0; Malvern St James 2-0 and drawing with Malvern College 0-0
Rugby
Rugby results versus Millfield. Unfortunately Millfield got the best of the results but there were good performances in defeat from the 1st XV 19-0 and Under 16 A 17-10. The under 14 A's continued their winning run with a 24-17 victory.
Netball
On Wednesday there were netball matches against the newly combined Alice Ottley and RGS Worcester Schools. The 3rd senior team were beaten but showed good team spirit but the 1st and 2nd teams both recorded excellent victories by 31-7 and 31-11 respectively.
Swimming
Last Thursday the boys and girls swimming squads competed against Warwick School and Kings High. All Bromsgrove swimmers competed well to attain a 158-147 victory. Three school records were broken during the course of the gala, Dan Ruckwood in the 50m Freestyle, Luke Ladbrooke in the 50m Backstroke and Alice
Woodyatt in the 50m Butterfly.
Basketball
The Under 19 team beat Dean Close 49-35
5th October
Hockey
There were some very hard fought matches versus Cheltenham College, unfortunately the 1st XI lost 3-2 but the Under 16A team produced a good performance to win 1-0
On Tuesday the 1st XI became county champions beating Chase High School 4-0 and Kings Worcester 3-0. They now go on to represent Worcestershire in the Midlands Championships next half term.
Rugby
In the matches versus Bishops Hereford there were good wins for the Under 16B, Under 14B and Under 14A teams. The under 14A team have know played 5 won 5.
Congratulations to the following that have been selected for the North Midlands Rugby squad:
Under 16 Matt Cox; Ben Cox; Joel Dudley and Jonathan Webb
Under 18 Chris Fox; Tom Maguire; Rory Thomas; Bobbie Lawrenson; James Freeman; Jack Pons, Chris Bailey, Gregor Macleod and James Riley
Fencing
in the British Cadet (under 17) Championships held at RAF Cosford, Stephen Edgar finished 7th in the Men’s Epee and Frankie Pioli finished 2nd in the Women’s Foil. Stephen also finished 5th in the Manchester Cadet (U17) tournament held at Bolton..
Netball
It was very pleasing to see so many ‘old faces’ return for the annual matches of the school versus the Old Bromsgrovians. Two matches were played both produced a high standard of netball but the experience of Old Bromsgrovians eventually made the difference.
Squash
The school team lost 3-2 against Haybridge High School
Golf
The golf team also played the Old Bromsgrovians this week. It was very enjoyable afternoon of golf. The Old Bromsgrovians commended the pupils on both the standard of golf played and their behaviour. Captain Dominic Wall gave a very good speech at the after match meal.
Swimming
Last Thursday the boys swimming squad competed against King Edward VI Camp Hill. All swimmers competed well but the performance of the gala has to go to Dan Ruckwood who despite just coming out of plaster cast equalled the school record at the 100m individual medley. Overall Bromsgrove secured a pleasing 88-83 victory.
Basketball
In a friendly match the Under 19 team beat Old Swinford Hospital 51-27. Pete Kennebo top scored with 17points.
28th September
Basketball
North Bromsgrove High School has a brand new Sportshall and our U19 Basketball team were delighted to be their first ever visiting team as both warmed up for the new season with a friendly game.
The final score was a 76-45 win for us but North were better than the score indicates and will become serious opposition once in their stride. Our U19 team have started the season well and this promises to become a strong team.
Hockey
Girls
versus Trent College there were good performances from the Under 15 A and 2nd XI teams and especially the 1st XI who played extremely well in the 2nd half to finish 5-2 winners
versus Cheltenham Ladies College
The 1XI continued their unbeaten run this season with a win against CLC. In fiercely competitive game, Bromsgrove managed to soak up the pressure from CLC, securing the win with a goal scored in each half.
1XI 2-1 win
2XI 0-5 loss
3XI 0-4 loss
U15A 0-0 draw
U15B 0-1 loss
U14A 0-1 loss
U14B 1-5 loss
The Boy's first XI beat Stourport High School 10 – 0 with Robin Volk scoring 4 goals and Thomas Koch 2 goals.
Rugby
versus John Cleveland College
1st XV lost 18-17
Bromsgrove were off the pace in the first half and John Cleveland College worked their way into a 15-0 lead at half-time. Bromsgrove then started to have belief in their ability and some brilliant recycling and ball retention resulted in 3 top class tries. Bromsgrove had a chance to win the game with a penalty but unfortunately it sailed wide.
2nd XV won 22-13
16A won 62-0
15A lost 58-0
14A won 44-10
Fixtures v Malvern College
3rd XV lost – 37-0 (against their 1st XV)
4th XV lost – 24-0 (against their 2nd XV)
16B lost – 17-12 (against their 16A XV)
16C won 31-0 (against their 16B XV) 15B lost 57-0 (against their 15A XV)
15C lost (against their 15BXV)
14B lost – 57-0 (against their 14A XV)
14C lost – 58-0 (against their 14B XV)
There were some pleasing performances in the rugby fixtures against Wellbeck College, Colstons and Wrekin. The 1st XV continued their winning ways beating Wellbeck 17-0, there were also good wins for the 2nd XV, 3rd XV , 4th XV, Under 16 B , Under 14 A and Under 14 B teams.
The under 14 A and B teams had convincing victories against Kings Worcester on Monday night.
County Selections
Congratulations to the following that have been selected for the Worcestershire County Rugby squad:
Under 16
Matt Cox; Ben Cox; Joel Dudley; Jonathan Webb and Joshua Drumm-Roberts
Under 18
Chris Fox; Ashley Hayden; Sam Strangward; Tom Maguire; Bobbie Lawrenson; James Freeman; Jack Pons, James Riley and Rory Thomas.
Athletics
Congratulations to Jane Bourne who won both the Discus and Shot in the triple counties cup on Sunday.
Netball
Matches versus Worcester 6th form college
1st lost 21-17
2nd won 21-11
Squash
It was pleasing to see the girls squash team play Cheltenham Ladies College on Tuesday night.
Skiing
Freddie Meyer came 8th in his u15 age category and 56th overall in the British ski championships held in Norwich on the 15th and 16th September
Fencing
Stephen Edgar has been selected to fence in the Bonn Cadet Epee International on the weekend of 27th 28th November as part of the Great Britain squad.
Swimming
The girls' swimming squad competed in a gala against Cheltenham Ladies College. There were many strong performances demonstrating great depth to the team. Bromsgrove and Cheltenham Ladies were very evenly matched as is evident from them both attaining 74 points resulting in a draw.
14th September
Rugby
The 1st,2nd and 3rd XV all enjoyed wins against Marlborough with the 1st XV managing to secure victory with the last play of the match with a try scored by James Riley converted by Bruce Thomas.
The under14’s produced a pleasing performance in their first match in the Senior School, beating Bromsgrove Rugby Club
1st XV won 15-13
2nd XV won 15-0
3rd XV won 19-8
4th XV lost 34-12
16A lost 16-5
16B lost 20-12
16C lost 53-0
15A lost 36-0
15B Lost 58-0
14A won 35-0 vs Bromsgrove RFC
Hockey fixtures v Oakham School
The 1XI have made an excellent start to the season with a dominant performance over Oakham. A 3-1 victory was secured in a game that was abandoned 3 minutes into the second half owing to serious injury to Captain Celine Goodwin, who was stretchered off the pitch with a dislocated knee cap. The 2XI showed promise with a solid second half performance to secure a 1-1- draw.
Other results were as follows:
3XI 9-0 loss
U15A 4-0 loss
U15B 7-0 loss
U14A 2-1 loss
U14B 4-2 loss
In the 1st round of the county Under 16 tournament Bromsgrove beat Kings Worcester, Droitwich High School and Trinity High School to progress comfortably through to the next round.
Fixtures: Saturday 15th
Senior Rugby versus Wellbeck College and Junior fixtures versus Colston’s
Hockey fixtures versus Trent College
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