Private School News

Game, Set & Match for Strathallan Pupils

For the 1st time this year Strathallan entered the National Senior Schools Mixed Doubles Competition where two mixed couples participated in a round robin, knock out competition. The first couple are Ailie MacGeoch and Mark Oldenburg who were supported by Sophie Lyburn and Alasdair Cameron.

In the previous round both pairs won their ties against the St Leonards resulting in a 4–0 win. This victory took them to the next round against Durham Johnstone Comprehensive School which was played on Wednesday 27th February at Stirling University. There was a slight change to the team with Claire Price replacing Sophie Lyburn. After a close start the team soon relaxed into their game, winning 3 sets to 1 and securing their place in the finals with the top 8 teams in the United Kingdom. The finals are due to take place on 15th & 16th March in the Bolton Arena.

Strathallan are now the only Scotland School left in the competition and praise must go to the acclaimed Tennis Academy and its coaches who provide pupils with an extensive and dedicated training regime.