SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS
This year saw Eastbourne College teams and individuals excel across a broad range of sports. From national titles in the pool and on the tennis court to county medals on the track and hard-fought fixtures across the country, this was a year defined by ambition, effort and achievement.
ATHLETICS In the Sussex Schools Diamond League , Eastbourne College pupils won 3 gold , 6 silver and 6 bronze medals , with girls captain, Nelly Bathard-Smith , breaking the senior girls long jump record for the league. Sixteen pupils qualified for the Sussex County Championships , with three going on to national finals , and two others selected to represent Sussex at the English Schools Championships . BADMINTON Badminton fixtures expanded this year to include the first-ever all- girls match , against Roedean, while a highlight for the boys was a close-fought 10–8 victory over Sevenoaks. BASKETBALL Basketball players represented the College in regional cup final league games and the Sussex Schools Tournament . The team also travelled on the Dubai multi-sport tour , training with the Beyond Basketball Academy and playing matches at world-class venues.
CRICKET The 1st XI girls enjoyed a strong season, beating Bede’s, King’s, Mayfield and Lancing and the U15 girls won six out of eight matches , including cup fixtures. History was made again this year in girls cricket as the College hosted its first Women’s MCC match on the iconic College Field. The 1st XI boys defeated King’s, Bede’s, Hurst, and the MCC . A highlight was Charl Spies’ remarkable return of 8 for 31 off 11.2 overs against the MCC. The U15As had a good run of wins including beating Bede’s twice, Brighton College and King’s. The College was included for the ninth consecutive year as a Top 100 UK Senior School for Cricket in The Cricketer Schools Guide. Special mention must go to the continuing success of the College’s Director of Cricket, Matilda Callaghan , who was recognised with three awards at the Annual Essex County Cricket Club Gala Dinner Awards . OE Tawanda Muyeye delivered a maiden double century for Kent County Cricket Club against Worcestershire in the County Championship.
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