Basketball


Boys Basketball Group 2018 St Johns


Girls Basketball provided a thrilling start to the Secondary School Games programme. Held for the sixth year at St Johns, Marlborough, the hosts along with Bradon Forest and John Bentley were tied on points at the end of the tournament. Having each won 3 and lost 1 match, the result was ultimately decided on baskets scored with first -time qualifiers John Bentley emerging as the winners. The match between St Johns and John Bentley set the tone for the close competition. All square at full time after scoring just 2 baskets each, it took 13 attempts before John Bentley won on golden goal. Bradon Forest had the advantage leading in to the final game against St Johns, just needing a win to be champions. A narrow defeat saw them finish as runners up with St Johns coming third. Special


Badminton


Bishop Wordsworth enjoyed further success winning KS3 and KS4 boys events at the County Badminton finals.


St Augustine’s Girls KS3, Royal Wotton Bassett Academy Girls KS4 along with Bishops Wordsworth Boys KS3 topped their respective groups by winning all 4 matches. The KS4 boys event provided a nail-biting finale with Stonehenge and St Augustine’s joining Bishop Wordsworth in a 3-way tie with the result being decided on games difference. Bishops Wordsworth were really pleased to have performed well all day and came out as the winners.


Boys KS 4 winners Bishops Wordsworth


Boys basketball saw Bishops Wordsworth remain unbeaten to regain their title. Lawn Manor put up a sterling fight losing only to the eventual winners. The most exciting game was left until last with Sheldon beating St Johns 16 -15 to clinch the bronze medal. Bishop Wordsworth will go on to take on the best from the South West in the regional round.


Bradon Forest


John Bentley


mention should be given to St Edmunds who turned up to compete despite a very depleted squad. Martin Cook, a member of the senior management team at St Johns, presented the medals and was impressed with the standard of play and the spirit of sportsmanship evident throughout.


Boys Basketball 2018


Girls KS 4 winners RWBA


Girls KS 3 winners St Augustine’s


Boys KS 3 winners Bishops Wordsworth Wiltshire and Swindon Relay 3


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