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Leopards' Day - Saturday 18th June 2011

In rather damp and blustery conditions this year’s Leopards’ Day Sports programme delivered a stunning victory for the school in both tennis and football. The school courts were the location for an exciting and well-fought set of tennis doubles - the school emerged with a 9-3 victory. Notable performance came from Sam Catling and Harry Sloan, a mixture of brain and brawn if ever there was one, remained unbeaten, losing only 4 games in the process. For the Old Boys, Mr Thurstans and Tom Hooper played out of their skins to score well, but sadly were let down by some shabby performances from Messrs Green, Johnson, Bullen and Flower who made up the remainder of the Old Boys’ squad. However, they more than made up for their disappointing displays by eating enormous amounts of BBQ which truly amazed the School Team.

Despite torrential rain and windy conditions the afternoon football was an incredibly tight affair full of vigour and no little skill. Leading 3 – 0 after ten minutes it must be said it looked like the school 1st XI would run out easy winners. However, a penalty, rather dubious in nature, was converted by the Old Boys just before half-time and it made for a very competitive second half. A spectacular goal converted by Sammy Lee-Balcombe made the score 3-3 with 5 minutes to go. There were chances at both ends to snatch a winner, but neither team really deserved to lose. The final whistle brought with it a penalty competition of both high quality and nerve-jangling excitement. Tied at 7-7 the Old Boys’ effort was superbly saved by Nathan Cooke; the winning penalty was eventually converted by Dan Morris for the school to record victory in the first Old Boys’ football match for almost a century.

A great day of sport was enjoyed by all. We hope next year even more will be involved

Craig Fleming
Director of Sixth Form
The Skinners' School