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Physical Education & Games
Amesbury makes national rounders' final
THIS year saw 35 prep schools nationwide enter the IAPS
Under 11 rounders tournament and Amesbury School was one
of the entrants.
A local fixture in the 2nd round saw Amesbury play St
Hilary's, Godalming, with Amesbury winning 18 - 12. This
result left Amesbury facing St Catherine's, Bramley, in
the 3rd round. Again Amesbury secured a convincing
victory 20 - 6.
Last year's tournament winners. Wellesley House School,
Kent, were the opponents in the quarter final. Amesbury
had played Wellesley House last year and lost so were
apprehensive about the rematch but were out for revenge.
At half time, Amesbury were losing 18 - 32 and defeat
seemed the likely result. However, some fantastic
batting in the second innings saw Amesbury secure a 67 -
43 victory in a match lasting four hours. A place in the
national finals day was the reward. |
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A team of 10 girls accompanied by staff and parents
travelled to Ranby House School Nottinghamshire, for
this exciting occasion. Millfield Prep School,
Somerset, were the opposition in the semi final.
Again a tough first half saw Amesbury behind by five
rounders at half time. More attacking batting and
tight fielding saw Amesbury come back and take the
lead, finally winning 27 - 25.
The final was now to be between the hosts, Ranby
House and Amesbury. Despite some good Play Amesbury
did not play at their best and struggled to perform
at the level of earlier matches. Amesbury lost the
final 11 - 12 (five still in).
However, reaching the national final and becoming
the national runners-up was an outstanding
performance and reflected the girls' determination
to succeed and the good team spirit that had
developed during the season. |
