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Speaker 1
We have had another frustrating season in which we have played both brilliantly and disappointingly, defeated many teams easily and yet lost to teams we should have drawn with or beaten. We went through September in our usual way, with defeats and wins alternating. The Cup always seems to come too soon for us and this year was no exception. We again went out early, on penalties after extra time, when we had led with only five minutes to go but conceded a needless penalty. A comfortable 2-0 win over Highgate was followed by defeat away to Eton.

Speaker 2
When we first came to rugby at Hampton a lot of us had already played for clubs but some of our forwards had never played before. We won our first match, setting us up for our winning time which would last for 6 games. The last few minutes of this game were probably the scariest minutes of my life and we were the only team in the school to beat them. We drew a great game against Tiffin. With only one loss this season, we think we have equalled the best ever record for a rugby team.

Speaker 3
The season was not quite as successful as previous years, in that we failed to win the Middlesex Cup, but having said that we only lost one match. Sadly, it was the only match that really counted. However, I think that this season will be remembered for the many brilliant individual performances of the year. Whilst there was obviously plenty of high quality cricket played this season, it was above all good fun, at least it was fun until that very wet afternoon in Southgate. But, I think we have just about managed to get over it now.

Speaker 4
It was just over four weeks before we managed to get a game. Nearly all the schools in the London area know our reputation as good basketball players. We may not have a large squad but we have players who have great skills with plenty of enthusiasm; with the will to learn and strong determination helped by the good facilities we have at school. Our first game of the season was against King's College, Wimbledon, where we made history by beating them for the first time on their own patch. Unfortunately it wasn't too long before they had their revenge at our school. Our basketball captain also plays rugby so when he is not playing he graces the basketball court to show his skills with his fellow basketball players.

Speaker 5
The results of the summer had indicated that there was much potential amongst the tennis players. Over the course of this year it became clear that this potential could be transformed into quality performances. Thirty boys competed in two age groups during a day of excellent tennis. The event provided the opportunity for some of our more established players to fight it out head to head and also allowed several new players to stake their claims for places in the demanding winter squads. We look forward to the chance to win the Cup next year.

Speaker 6
The past year has been a quiet year for swimming. The Tuesday lunch time sessions proved as popular as ever, with many boys cruising up and down the pool in an attempt to maintain and even improve fitness levels, while the majority of the pupils played water polo or dived for sunken treasure. Much to our dismay, the championships were cancelled due to a lack of entries from the State sector. Fortunately several of our best swimmers were selected to represent our school in the London Youth Games where they acquitted themselves well.