This week saw two of St Bonaventure’s basketball teams fight hard to make the England Basketball Schools National Finals that are being played next week on March 19 at the University of Essex in Colchester.
In the Under 16 semi-final, St Bon’s ballers defeated two time National Champions Christ’s College in Richmond 109-106 in a keenly contested game.
Two St Bon’s students in particular had a pivotal role in the victory, Marc and Great Britain player Sultan. They played superbly.
The following day saw the Under 14 semi-final between St Bon’s and St Margaret’s Church of England Academy from Liverpool. In an electric showdown St Bonaventure‘s basketballers raced to a ten point lead, with Matas and Nathan combining well.
St Margaret’s came back strongly in the second half, but the home team never looked like relinquishing their lead. It was a brilliant game.
It ended 92-45 to St Bon’s and Domas gaining MVP honours.
Headteacher at St Bonaventure’s in Forest Gate added: “Everyone at school wishes them all the very best for the finals next week.”
We will all be cheering them on, that’s for sure.
