Gym Department Update
It has been a purple patch for Michael Hall team sports with victories last week from our U14 and U18 teams against Lingfield and Ardingly respectively. The U18 team put their hard training into practice, communicating well in defence, rebounding hard and creating some strong attacking plays. We are looking forward to the culmination of the season next month (12th March) at Bedes School when East and West Sussex League teams come together in a tournament to play for the cup. Michael Hall are currently 3rd in the East side pool and will play the West Sussex 2nd ranking school in the Quarter Finals.
In volleyball, our U18 and U16 teams both won strong victories against Sackville School last Wednesday showing strong team play, powerful serves and spiking prowess. The players are encouraging and sporting in their approach, with more senior students coaching and encouraging newer players. Many Thanks to the scoring angels and balcony fan club
With several players injured or unavailable, our reduced but potent U15 Basketball team took on their rivals Ardingly College in the 3rd head to head this season. After going down heavily in the first quarter, we found our shape and form and began to dazzle in attack with quick passes and timely cuts. We sharpened our defence and were leading in the final quarter. With minutes to spare, Ardingly pulled it back to 32-32 and took advantage of a fast break, scoring in the last second to snatch a 34-32 victory, leaving the home crowd bewildered. It was a wonderful game, played in good spirits and both teams deserved the warm applause which followed. We look forward to the return match to put things right!
Arthur Dyer, Gym Department
Photography by Lucia, Class 8
