b'THIS Sporting LIFE BADMINTON FOOTBALL The badminton teams at HGS continue toWithout doubt, the early end of the football go from strength to strength. Although theseason could not have been foreseen badminton season had to be cut short,and the ramifications from the coronavirus both the KS3 and KS4 teams have had veryoutbreak had a considerable effect on the successful seasons. season.KS3 Team: Two new members joined theYear 8: This season had some ups and team this season, Cameron Lai (7A) anddowns for the team. The boys could not Malachy Hayes (8N), joining the experiencedemulate a Cup Final tie this year; however, Hridik Pandey (9W) and Radleigh Camanzothey respectably reached the Aston Cup (9H). The team finished the Aston LeagueSemi Final. Although the league had to undefeated, sitting at the top of the table andbe declared void due to not hitting the reclaiming the league title. The team went onthreshold of games played, the team found to represent the region at the Birminghamthemselves finishing at the top of the Aston School Games and compete against the veryLeague at the end of play. An incredible best school badminton teams in the district.accomplishment, showing strength and After finishing at the top of their group, theydepth in the squad and consistency across battled through the knockout rounds andgames.met King Edwards School Birmingham inYear 9: The team had another successful the final. The standard of badminton at theseason, retaining the Aston League title for event was very high, with the final surpassingthe third consecutive year! In the Cups the expectations. Despite narrowly missing outboys managed another trip to the Aston Cup on the trophy, the team respectably claimedFinal but unfortunately missed out on the the silver medals. An incredible season. Welltrophy against KEA. The team also managed done boys! to get to the third round in both the West KS4 Team: With last years team all movingMidlands and Birmingham Cup. The boys up to our Sixth Form, this meant an all-new,hope to emulate their success in the league fresh team: Hashim Waheed (11A), Louisinto the Cups next season.Stephens (10N), Selyn Baskaran (11H) and Muhammad Amir Zaier (11H). The team finished the Aston League undefeated, BOXING SUCCESS winning the league title for the third year in a row! A standout league fixture was a winCongratulations to Will Smith in Year 13 who against Holte School 4-2; a highly competitivebecame the NABC (National Amateur Boxing game with some excellent badminton onCouncil) Champion for the West Midlands show from both schools and Muhammadand the Midlands at 64kg level.Amir Zaier (11H) making his sporting debut for the school. From their success, the boys represented the region in the Birmingham School Games. A huge achievementyou should all be proud of your efforts.38'