Prep School

Mixed Cricket

U11 Mixed Cricket Vs North Town primary school

In what proved to be an exciting and hard-fought game of cricket, Queen’s had the special opportunity to play as a mixed side, showcasing talent and teamwork from across the squad. The spirit of the game was high from the outset, with both teams embracing the competitive challenge. Queen’s put on a fine display of disciplined and intelligent bowling, making run-scoring difficult throughout our innings. Despite some resilient partnerships and determined batting, we couldn’t quite keep on top of the required run rate, which gradually crept beyond reach as the overs ticked by. The match remained engaging right to the final ball, with momentum swinging back and forth and both teams fully invested in the contest. It was a pleasure to be part of such a competitive fixture, it was undoubtedly an exciting game of cricket and a valuable experience for all involved.

U8/9 V West Buckland

Monday also saw West Buckland travel to us for U9 and U8 matches! It was fantastic to see so many children engaged and loving their cricket. Games were competitive but also great fun, with the mixed teams developing great team work with their West Buckland teammates.

Swimming Gala

On Tuesday, four Primary Schools travelled to Queen’s for the annual swimming gala. It was a fantastic event with all schools performing brilliantly. Well done to Megan, who stepped in to swim for Weston Zoyland, Mr Clark the head teacher and also a former staff member in the Prep School was incredibly grateful. Congratulations to Parkfield, who took the shield home for the highest scoring Primary School.

U11A Girl’s Festival at King’s Bruton
The U11A team had a mixed but ultimately positive day at the King’s Bruton festival. In their first match against Hazlegrove, the U11A team bowled accurately and took a number of wickets, showing positive fielding, though they identified a need to be quicker to prevent single runs. With the bat, Poppy was outstanding, hitting two sixes and retiring at a brilliant twenty. However, the rest of the team struggled to score, handing Hazlegrove the win. Their second match against Heywood was more positive. They again bowled and fielded well, but the key difference was a more confident batting performance. The girls were more confident in taking runs and stealing singles, with Amalie finishing the innings strongly with a couple of fours.
Finishing second in their group, the U11A team then played a similarly ranked team from the other section. A very confident batting performance by Gracie-Jean and Megan, coupled with some risky but effective running between the wickets, set the team up for a well-deserved win after five overs.

U11B/10A Girl’s Home Match vs. Sherborne
The U11B/10A girls also had a fantastic outing at home against Sherborne, putting in a very confident performance. They bowled with great accuracy, taking two wickets, and demonstrated excellent decision-making and impressive shots while batting. The girls thoroughly deserved their win and should be incredibly proud of their efforts!

Senior School 

Queen’s U12 vs. Sherborne U13

Another stern test for the Queen’s College U12 cricket team ended in resounding success as they rose above the challenge of playing an older Sherborne U13 side, cruising to victory with confidence and class. Queen’s won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the tone for the afternoon. Openers Harry and Owen laid a solid foundation, with Owen retiring on an impressive 25 not out, displaying composure and shot selection beyond his years. Harry, who looked in fine touch, was eventually undone by a superb delivery that snuck under his bat. Freddie then joined the crease and quickly found his rhythm, retiring with 15 not out after a fluent knock. The standout moment of the innings came from Ben, who blasted a rapid 28 off just 20 balls, lighting up the field with his aggressive intent. Henry came in seeking runs but was unfortunately run out following some sharp fielding, before Max saw out the innings as Queen’s finished on a commanding 150 for 2. With runs on the board, Queen’s bowlers took control with an outstanding collective effort. The bowling attack was disciplined and relentless, conceding just one wide across 16 overs—an extraordinary feat at this level. Owen led the charge with a maiden over and a wicket, setting the standard early. Max and Harry matched his efforts with maidens and wickets of their own, stifling Sherborne’s batting lineup. However, the highlight of the day came from Freddie, who produced a devastating over, claiming four wickets in four balls. The dismissals were as exciting as they were clinical: a sharp catch by Jaspar in the slips, a tidy take behind the stumps by Archie, a diving grab from Max, and the final ball sending the bails flying in dramatic fashion. Sherborne, under immense pressure from Queen’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding, were bowled out for just 27 runs, sealing a dominant 123-run victory for the home side. It was a complete performance from the Queen’s boys, disciplined, focused, and brimming with team spirit. Each player contributed to a display that will long be remembered, and one that clearly shows the growing strength and depth of this young side.