Warbler February 2019

COUNTY P.E
Wilnecote Warbler
December 2019
County Badminton Finals
After a clean sweep winning every match in the
recent District finals The Wilnecote School Key
Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 girls badminton teams
arrived at Clayton Sports Centre to represent Tamworth in
the County Badminton Finals.
Both teams were very excited but incredibly nervous, as
they were well aware that up to now they had not faced
any real challenge and they knew they would have to
face highly experienced County players who represent
Staffordshire regularly.
The Key Stage 3 team of Phoebe Hepburn, Evie Gledhill,
Paige Dixon, Chloe Powers and Tammy Powers may be
a year younger than their opponents, but have huge grit
and bags of enthusiasm. All the girls played their best
badminton to date and whilst just one more point eluded
them, they finished ranked 5th in the County - an extremely
impressive result.
The Key Stage 3 girls have another year in this competition
and have already started their preparations for next year’s
event with renewed determination.
Phoebe performed exceptionally well, causing the county
coaches to gather around the court to watch her play and
inviting her to attend the county selection and training.
Well done Phoebe, you fully deserve this recognition.
Meanwhile, the Key Stage 4 team of Abbie Hitchman,
Emily Lowe, Jo Reynolds, Tali Davis and Georgia Davey
stormed the competition, creating a ripple of excitement
and expectation when they knocked out two schools who
were expected to play in the semi finals, as their teams
were made up from Staffordshire players.
As the news spread across the badminton hall, the pressure
rose as they blew away last year’s finalists to win through
to the final and the opportunity to take the county crown
and go onto represent Staffordshire in the regional event
at the Midland’s Final.
Each of the 4 matches of the final were highly competitive
and enjoyed by the audience as each player performed
out of their skin. Although the girls lost out in the last
match, to be ranked 2nd in the county is a truly incredible
feat. We are extremely proud of them and are pleased that
3 of the players are only in year 10 so will have another
opportunity to challenge for that county title next year.
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