| County Basketball Champions |
BCS Under 15's with coach Mr Leighton Coles
BCS Under 13's with coach Mr Matthew Ingle
The basketball season commenced early in January with all year groups participating in a league system with schools from the area. Although all year groups had considerable success in the league, it was the Under 13's and 15's that impressed the most throughout the season.
The U 13's, coached by Mr. Ingle, won their league comfortably with comprehensive victories over Bro Morgannwg, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major schools. Many of the boys in the year group had the opportunity to play in one or more of the matches and all the participants displayed a very positive attitude. In particular, Lee Baldock, Anthony Jones and Curtis Matthews demonstrated good technical ability, scoring a high number of points between them in each of the three games.
The U'15s, coached by Mr. Leighton Coles also won their league with impressive victories over Llantwit Major, Bro Morgannwg, Glyn Derw and Cowbridge. It was evident that the time spent on set plays within practice sessions had an extremely positive effect in all four games. Many points were converted from these set plays and Nathan Hougham in particular displayed good all round ability on the court.
As both the U 13's and U'15's won their respective leagues they were formally invited to compete in the County Championships at Sofia Gardens in Cardiff. Both teams were to play one game of 8 minute quarters against an opposing school and the winner would then hold the title of county champions for that particular age group.
The U13's played against Bro Morgannwg for the title. The year 8 team quickly took control, building up a 16-3 lead after the first quarter, going on to win by 33 points to 10 with a great team performance. Special mention must go to Lee Baldock, Levi Cullinane and Joe Wood who all contributed greatly to the high score.
The U15's were drawn against Llantwit Major in the final and were expecting a tough game having already faced Llantwit in the league matches. However, a magnificent team performance, again littered with set plays from training practices, carried the year 10 team to a 60 points to 25 victory.
Both teams were than presented with winners' medals and shields for their tremendous efforts and success. It was a great performance by the Barry Comprehensive U13's and U15's and both teams thoroughly deserve the title of county champions for their age groups.
Under 15 Basketball Team ‘Swoosh' Way to National Glory
The National Champions
Last week saw Barry Comprehensive School step up their successful season from regional to national level and clinched the Under 15 national title with victory over Greenhill school of Camarthenshire at UWIC.
Led by coach Leighton Coles the boys stormed to a first half lead of 40-25 and appeared to be cruising. However, the team seemed to loose concentration and in the opening few minutes of the third period Greenhill managed to peg the score back significantly, shocking the Barry team back into action. Helped by the dynamic performance of Nathan Hougham the Cardiff champions pulled away again and eventually ran out convincing winners by 35 points (91-56). Well done to all the team.
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