This year’s Sports Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of our sports teams, highlighting this remarkable year.
Sports teams at St David’s College are potentially at the best they have been for years.
Our Football Academy won the league (we’re champions!), our netball team had a strong season, and our basketball academy has grown to the largest it has ever been while continuing to compete nationally. Next year promises to be significant for rugby at St David’s College after 10 years without a rugby team.
The netball squad enjoyed an exceptional season. Mei Saunders earned the prestigious Player’s Player of the Year award, as voted by her teammates. Lucie Sturgess received recognition as Most Improved Player for her tremendous development and impact on the court. The Coach’s Award went to Emily Blunt, highlighting her consistency, attitude, and influence throughout the year.
In basketball, David Folorunsho earned the Most Improved Player award. Showcasing his growth, shift of focus, and rising presence on the team. Curtis Walters received the Best Defensive Player award, reflecting his crucial role in the team’s resilience. The Most Valuable Player award went to Kobe Nhyira Amissah, whose leadership proved pivotal throughout the season, illustrating that scoring points on the court is one thing, but being a leader off the court is another.
In female football, Sienna Stone earned the Players’ Player of the Year award. Meanwhile, Aimee Deacon claimed the Player of the Year title for her exceptional performance and contributions to the team’s success. The women’s team has demonstrated dominance this year, and it is fantastic to see young female footballers flourish at St David’s.
In the Tier 2 Male Football team, Josh Bobby received recognition from his teammates with the Players’ Player of the Year award, while Arios Atar earned celebration as Player of the Year for his commitment to the team.
In Tier 1 Male Football, Logan Bianchi Jones earned the respect of his teammates with the Players’ Player award. The Player of the Year accolade went to Camille Miteleji for his goal-scoring ability and contributions. Additionally, the prestigious Vanguard Award—given for leadership, dedication, and influence—went to Alex Lidgey.
The sports awards also provided a key moment for the boys to showcase the league trophy—the first time in St David’s College history that the football team won the league.
We also highlighted the individual successes of students who excelled in their own sports this year, such as Amy Partridge, who enjoyed a fantastic year with Welsh Hockey, Harry and Alfie Osbourne, who represented British Colleges at the Cross-Country Championships, and Abel Mwenera, who played a pivotal role at centre-back with Welsh Colleges Football, even captaining the side in Italy.
We now look ahead to next season, as sports teams at St David’s aim to grow in strength and numbers, competing against other colleges and schools in Wales and the UK.