Sunday, November 6, 2011

Fives

The fives this term has been wonderfully successful.

Our first match of the term was against Eton and they brought a strong
side. All the pairs played very well for the first match of the season
and although we lost it was a great warm up.

Next came a two pair match against Ludgrove. The second pair played
brilliantly and won with the loss of only two points! The first pair
started slowly and were 8-1 down in the first came. They then came to
life and won it 12-9. The second game followed a similar pattern but
they came through 12-9 again.

Harrow were next and we took five pairs up there. Traditionally we
have struggled against public school opposition where size and
strength make a difference. Not this time, though. The first, second
and fourth pairs all won and the third pair finished at 1-1. A great
result. It was also nice to see three old boys playing in the Harrow
side.

The most recent game was against Cranleigh. They brought three pairs
to Sunningdale. We played brilliantly in all three courts and notched
up a comfortable victory.

It is fantastic to see them playing so well and enjoying it so much.