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Speaker 1
We have had another frustrating season in which
we have played both brilliantly and disappointingly,
defeated many teams easily and yet lost to teams
we should have drawn with or beaten. We went through
September in our usual way, with defeats and wins
alternating. The Cup always seems to come too soon
for us and this year was no exception. We again
went out early, on penalties after extra time, when
we had led with only five minutes to go but conceded
a needless penalty. A comfortable 2-0 win over Highgate
was followed by defeat away to Eton.
Speaker 2
When we first came to rugby at Hampton a lot of
us had already played for clubs but some of our
forwards had never played before. We won our first
match, setting us up for our winning time which
would last for 6 games. The last few minutes of
this game were probably the scariest minutes of
my life and we were the only team in the school
to beat them. We drew a great game against Tiffin.
With only one loss this season, we think we have
equalled the best ever record for a rugby team.
Speaker 3
The season was not quite as successful as previous
years, in that we failed to win the Middlesex Cup,
but having said that we only lost one match. Sadly,
it was the only match that really counted. However,
I think that this season will be remembered for
the many brilliant individual performances of the
year. Whilst there was obviously plenty of high
quality cricket played this season, it was above
all good fun, at least it was fun until that very
wet afternoon in Southgate. But, I think we have
just about managed to get over it now.
Speaker 4
It was just over four weeks before we managed to
get a game. Nearly all the schools in the London
area know our reputation as good basketball players.
We may not have a large squad but we have players
who have great skills with plenty of enthusiasm;
with the will to learn and strong determination
helped by the good facilities we have at school.
Our first game of the season was against King's
College, Wimbledon, where we made history by beating
them for the first time on their own patch. Unfortunately
it wasn't too long before they had their revenge
at our school. Our basketball captain also plays
rugby so when he is not playing he graces the basketball
court to show his skills with his fellow basketball
players.
Speaker 5
The results of the summer had indicated that there
was much potential amongst the tennis players. Over
the course of this year it became clear that this
potential could be transformed into quality performances.
Thirty boys competed in two age groups during a
day of excellent tennis. The event provided the
opportunity for some of our more established players
to fight it out head to head and also allowed several
new players to stake their claims for places in
the demanding winter squads. We look forward to
the chance to win the Cup next year.
Speaker 6
The past year has been a quiet year for swimming.
The Tuesday lunch time sessions proved as popular
as ever, with many boys cruising up and down the
pool in an attempt to maintain and even improve
fitness levels, while the majority of the pupils
played water polo or dived for sunken treasure.
Much to our dismay, the championships were cancelled
due to a lack of entries from the State sector.
Fortunately several of our best swimmers were selected
to represent our school in the London Youth Games
where they acquitted themselves well.