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Rugby
The 1st XV won eight games and enjoyed a cup run to the NationalVase Quarter Finals.The U14A XV also enjoyed a successful season including wins over Brighton, Cranleigh and Hurstpierpoint.The senior Sevens Squad won theTrophy Final at the Shiplake Tournament, and the U16 squad reached the semi- finals of the Sussex Sevens Tournament.
1st XV National Vase Quarter Final
Squash
Boys squash team
Girls squash team
Swimming
The boys and girls squash teams were fortunate in being
able to complete their seasons without impact this year, competing
in 11 fixtures. It was the strongest showing from the boys team in recent memory, putting in highly creditable showings against even our best opponents.The girls played with great spirit and our number one, Liz Helmin, put in some outstanding performances.
Having represented Wales U18 in wins over France and South Africa last year, this season Theo Bevacqua represented Wales U19 in their win over Scotland, and Wales U20 in their wins over England and France in the Six Nations. Theo signed for Cardiff Blues and appeared for Cardiff Blues A against Ospreys A and Munster A.
Theo Bevacqua, Wales U20
‘When I arrived at Eastbourne College, I always had the desire to try and pursue a rugby career but I never really knew how. As well as excellent coaching
and experiences Mr Torri gave me answers, actions and, most importantly, opportunities to try make it a reality. An outstanding gym and fitness facility meant I could really push myself physically. The
Benefiting from training in the new 25-metre pool, for the second year in succession the boys relay team of Teddy Groves, Jack Kennedy, Hamish Reilly and Harrison Tagg qualified for the national relay finals at the Olympic Park, finishing in the top 30
out of 128 schools.The team recorded three personal bests with Harrison beating the previous school record held by one of the College’s best-ever swimmers, Josh Pankhurst, in 2012.The senior boys also finished runners-up at the Wealden Downland Trophy competing against some of the best schools in the south east. They returned with the girls to the Olympic Park for the Bath Cup where Aimée Wood led Rosie Clifford, Amelie Kleine and Chloe Maidens in the 4 x 50m freestyle relay to finish 16th overall with Aimée breaking the 30-second barrier and the others achieving personal bests.
Bath Cup swimming squads outside the Olympic Pool
school also paired this up with great support from all my teachers offering constant help and communication when I was away at training camp. I could train and put my best foot forward knowing I had great support all around me back at school whether on the rugby pitch, in the classroom or at the boarding house.’ Theo Bevacqua
County honours include Reubin Hart, Zak Hebron and Henry Turnbull at U18, Sean Collett and Spike Gleave at U17, Teddy Groves and Regan Law at U16 and Toby Bright, Connor Gorman and Hector Summers at U15. Jack Greig and Samuel Hamilton were in Kent DPP.
Piers O’Conor OE enjoyed his second season with Bristol Bears. Piers has won ten caps for England U20 and earned a senior England call-up for the June victory over the Barbarians atTwickenham after a breakthrough year in the Gallagher Premiership.
Piers O’Conor OE
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