Badminton
Thirteen players took on KCS on Wednesday 3rd December and continues Tiffin’s unbeaten run in all fixtures this term. Of the 18 doubles games played, Tiffin won 17 – a huge well done to everyone who took part!
Table Tennis
The Table Tennis team performed brilliantly, finishing 3rd in the Surrey Cup competition.
They cruised through the qualifying semi-final round, defeating two strong schools with confidence.
In the final, they faced the home side, Wallington, who ultimately went on to qualify for the national competition. The match included several knife-edge sets that unfortunately fell the wrong way. The home staff acknowledged how close the contest was, describing Tiffin as their toughest opponents so far.
Well done to the quartet who represented the school so impressively!
Cross Country
Tiffin competed magnificently in the South of England Knowle Run in Sevenoaks. The Tiffin A Team achieved an outstanding 4th place finish out of more than 30 schools. Impressively, Dylan, Billy, Thomas and Bardy all ranked within the top 50 scorers from a field of over 250 participants.
The B Team went one better, securing 3rd place in their category. Congratulations to Benjamin, Maxwell, Anthony and Joshua.
The highest plaudits go to the all-conquering C Team, who dominated their category. Special mention to the determined Afonso, whose relentless effort helped support Mikhail, Rafael and Andrew to a superb “Best C Team” performance.
Rugby
It was another action-packed week of fixtures for Tiffin rugby, with teams showing determination, resilience and impressive skill across all age groups
The 1st XV delivered a superb performance against a strong St Benedict’s side in what proved to be a very close contest. Yichen, Malindu, Tristan, and Max B all produced outstanding displays, with Max battling on bravely despite illness.
On Wednesday, the squad returned to winning ways with a comfortable victory over Saint Cecilia’s. Zack and Reuben, both stepping up from the U16s, impressed throughout and handled the jump in level with maturity.The 2nd XV continued their good form with an excellent 24-0 win on Saturday. George D stood out once again with another commanding performance.
Despite being depleted by illness, the U16As matched a strong opponent for much of the game before narrowly falling away towards the end. The effort and unity shown by the whole squad were commendable. The U16Bs showed real bravery in tough conditions, putting in a commendable team performance despite the result not going their way.
The U14A rugby team delivered a superb performance to defeat a very strong St Benedict’s side 12–7. From the first whistle, the boys showed real intent, matching the physicality of their opponents and refusing to give an inch in defence. St Benedict’s applied early pressure, but Tiffin’s defensive line held firm, with several important tackles preventing what looked like certain tries. As the first half progressed, the team grew in confidence, eventually breaking through with a well-worked move that saw Tiffin cross for the opening try.
The closing stages showcased the team’s determination and discipline. With St Benedict’s throwing everything into their attack, the boys defended heroically to see out a memorable 12–7 victory.
U14Bs gained a narrow but excellent victory, sealed by Lorion, who held his nerve to convert the match-winning kick at the death. Rishit and Simon also produced impressive performances. This marks the first U14 double victory over St Benedict’s since 2003, a fantastic achievement for the group.
U13As showed tremendous effort and heart against a powerful St Benedict’s side but ultimately fell short. Adam J was the standout performer. A dramatic and spirited comeback saw the B’s overturn a 15–5 halftime deficit to draw 20–20. Joseph P was outstanding throughout, while Elias made a significant impact off the bench in the second half.
U12As narrowly lost by a single score in a very competitive game, with Aiden and Samuel K shining. U12Bs showed great resilience to earn a valiant draw. Michael S and Dakarayi were excellent throughout.
Well done to all players for representing the school with pride, teamwork and spirit. Another strong week of Tiffin rugby!