The Salopian no. 157 - Winter 2015

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SCHOOL NEWS
Victoria, Sabrina and Williams
Sculls 2015
This annual early season tester from the
Greyfriar’s Bridge to the Priory Stone
saw competitive racing at all levels, and
a chance for those who had trained
well over the summer to show the
improvements they had made.
Patrick George (M) earned the Victoria
Sculls (J18) title, ahead of Lower Sixth
entrant Matt Rowe (SH) in second and
Henry Thomas (Ch) in third. In the
equivalent girls’ competition, Lower
Sixth Former Alys Howells (MSH) won
ahead of Sian Hinton (G) and Abi
Reynolds (G), who both raced in the
RSSBC quad at Henley Royal Regatta in
the summer.
The Sabrina Sculls (J16) was won by Ed
Lewis (Rb), second placed Max Craik
(PH) and third placed Bryce Rutter (PH)
were mere seconds behind him. Eleanor
Fox (G) was the fastest Fifth Form girl in
a time that placed her 4th amongst the
Sixth Form.
Adam Pattenden (S) and Tessa Scott-Bell
(MSH) won the Williams Sculls (J15).
Adam’s impressive performance placed
him 8th overall.
Louis Nares (Rb) and Issy Lewis (EDH)
won the Junior Williams crowns.
Moser’s Hall and The Grove took the
team Senior Challenge Sculls titles.
*** we are currently researching the
history of the VSW Sculls, so if any
OS remember what the course was
in their time, or have any old results
sheets lurking at the back of the
wardrobe, please could they contact
the master i/c House Rowing,
Rob Wilson (rmw@shrewsbury.org.uk)
Eleanor Fox
Izzy Lewis
Patrick George
Tessa Scott-Bell
Alys Howells
Ed Lewis
Adam Pattenden
Bumps 2015
The ongoing domination of the Bumping Races by Rigg’s Hall in
recent years continued this year with Rigg’s I claiming the Head of
the River trophy for the seventh year in a row (another new record).
They also claimed the headship in divisions two and three. Whispers
on the towpath suggest that this run may end next year, but these
rumours have been flying around for at least five years now!
Emma Darwin Hall finished as the highest girls’ house, but The Grove
will be hot on their heels next year.
Rigg’s also claimed the Leadbitter Cup, and The Grove the Birt
Trophy – both awarded for points earned in rowing competitions
throughout the year.