Twycross Newsletter AutumnWinter 2021

match including an awesome
display against a talented and
experienced opponent in the
singles by Sophie Ashford and a
hugely impressive performance
with her partner Emily Carley in
the doubles. With Covid limiting
entries, this victory enabled
Twycross to progress to the
regional finals in September as
champions of Leicestershire.
The U13 Boys team of Oliver Salt,
Michael Li, Sebastian Savania and
Henry Blunt also enjoyed success
in Division 2 of their competition
and progressed to the regional
tournament as group winners. As
with the girls competition, a series
of withdrawals saw them just
needing to win one match and they
comfortably beat an inexperienced
Countesthorpe team without losing
a match to qualify.
The U15 Boys team of Finlay
Thompson-Lowe, Steven McHale,
Lewis Duffield and Will Simmons
faced far stiffer and much more
experienced opposition in their
Division 2 competition, coming
up against A and B teams from
Uppingham. Steven McHale was
the pick of the Twycross players,
winning both of his singles
matches and one doubles while the
heat and lack of match practice
(and a punishing migraine)
generally took its toll on the
others who struggled to find their
rhythm. The team ended up losing
narrowly to Uppingham’s B team in
a sudden death shoot-out and then
by some margin to the A team in
a match played straight after the
first match due to the distances
involved and the limited dates
available.
Lawrence Cockrell triumphed in
the Senior Tennis Final defeating
Michael McHale 6-2 in a pulsating
match whilst Michael’s brother
went one better and lifted the Inter
title after beating Sophie Ashford
6-4 in a tense but high-quality final.
The Junior Final was an equally
tight affair with Toby Sanders
ultimately defeating Oscar Carley
in a match brimming with long
rallies in an amazing base-line duel.
Mr C Perry
The Thomas Trophy
We were very fortunate that Mrs Thomas returned to school in September
to present the new Thomas Trophy which is awarded to a girl and boy in
Form 3 for their outstanding commitment and enthusiasm in games lesson
and matches.
The Thomas Trophy for 2019/2020 was presented to Poppy Ward and
Henry Jeans.
Congratulations!
Jill B Thomas
S1 Rounders
Despite COVID restrictions on competitive fixtures, a small number of
students from Senior 1 regularly attended Rounders after-school practice,
which was great to see. They worked on lots of different throwing and
catching drills and had fun practising their batting technique and improving
their power. It was also great to see them remembering what they had
learnt in after-school practice and applying it in lessons, coaching others.
Well done, I’ve been very impressed with your commitment this year!
Miss S Robinson
S2 Rounders
Despite not being able to participate in competitive fixtures, the response
from students to after-school practice has been fantastic. Each practice
would see approximately 25 students (with a good mix of boys and girls)
turning up to have fun and get competitive! They were always enthusiastic
and applied their knowledge and practical skills to every game; it was a
pleasure to take their after-school practice this term. I look forward to
seeing what they will achieve in competitive fixtures next year!
Miss S Robinson
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