Category: Summer 2020
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Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moments: First XV win St. Joseph’s Festival
Over the next term, HSC will be attempting to discover the identity of Hampton’s Greatest Sporting Moment, with your help. This article details the First XV’s victory at the St. Joseph’s Festival in 2015, and will compete against three other moments in Group One. Vote in our Twitter poll on Friday to decide your favourite…
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Season Review: Table tennis continues to flourish with county tournament win
By Vishal Saha | Hampton’s U16A table tennis team had a successful season, winning the Richmond Schools’ Championships and the plate competition at the London South Finals. The team was comprised of Rohan Raj, Vishal Saha, Ed Gooze-Zijl, Sam Ho and Henry Fagan. The season began very well with a 5-3 victory over Richmond Park…
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Season Review: U16As break records and reach ESFA final
By Sam Colvine | Having spent the previous two years gelling as a team, the U16As quality finally rose to magnificent heights in the 2019/20 season, culminating in a hugely successful year of football including fantastic cup runs in the ESFA and County competitions and several memorable victories: proof of the team’s astounding skill and…
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Birth of the Barmy Army: Founder of cricket’s biggest travel company speaks to HSC
By Josh Bartholomew, Editor | If you’ve watched an England cricket match in the last 20 years, you’ll have been watching the national team with a soundtrack of singing, trumpets and chanting supplied by the Barmy Army. What began as a small group of cricketing devotees has been transformed into a global brand and travel…
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Physicality, intensity and pace: U16 sportsmen talk of their experiences in the 1st Team
By Sam Colvine | Each year, a number of U16 players are selected for the 1st Team in various sports, asked to play two years up. HSC caught up with representatives from three sports to hear about their experiences. Jonah Blake: Football Sam Colvine: What would you say is the main difference between U16 and…
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ESFA One Year On: Live Updates
By Josh Bartholomew To mark the one year anniversary of Hampton’s stunning ESFA U18 Schools’ Cup triumph last April, Hampton Sports Chronicle will be live-blogging the game as if it were today. Follow live updates below from 12:15pm.
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1st XI academy midfielder Stathis Kalathias: “QPR are great but I’ll always aim to be the best”
By Dan Cubbon U6th footballer Stathis Kalathias, 17, played a substantial part in Hampton’s 2019 ESFA Cup triumph, but his story doesn’t just include school football. Having signed for Tottenham when he joined the school, Stathis has already enjoyed a long career, playing with Queens Park Rangers for nearly 7 years. Stathis contributed to Hampton’s win…
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OH Athletes in America – Part Five: Liam Cox
To conclude HSC’s America series, Vishal Saha spoke to Hampton alumnus, golfer Liam Cox OH (2013). When did you leave Hampton and which University did you go to – and why? I left Hampton after 6th Form in 2013 and went to the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana, USA. My main motivation for going…
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Playing the Hampton way: Mr Mills on his coaching career
By Jago Doherty In April 2019, Mr Carlos Mills guided the Hampton School 1st XI to their first ever ESFA cup victory, and in so doing cemented his place in the Hampton history books as one of the most decorated coaches the school has had. Carlos Mills joined Hampton School in September 1999. For years…
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OH Athletes in America – Part Four: Adam Hunt
Four down, one to go – in the penultimate instalment of HSC’s America series, Vishal Saha spoke to Hampton alumnus, journalist and former tennis star Adam Hunt OH (2008). When did you leave Hampton and which US University did you decide go to and why? I left Hampton in 2008 and decided to attend Mercer…
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OH Matt Hamilton wins Boat Race with Oxford Lightweights
By Josh Bartholomew Former rower and pupil Matt Hamilton OH (2018) helped Oxford’s Lightweight crew to victory over Cambridge in the Boat Race on Sunday. Hamilton, who studies Biochemistry at Oriol College, was rowing in his first Boat Race since joining Oxford in 2018. The OH enjoyed a successful junior rowing career at the school,…
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U12E outclass Halliford in 7-0 win
By Sam Trotman Hampton’s U12E team produced a brilliant performance to beat Halliford 7-0 at Hanworth Road. The kick-off whistle blew and Hampton immediately took possession. A brilliant clearance by Arjan Wallia, the team’s centre back, helped the ball into the Halliford half. Hampton’s attackers builtsome fantastic passing before striker Noah Kelly shot to the…
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U16A reach ESFA final with thrilling 3-2 win over Ark Alexandra
By Sam Colvine Hampton’s U16 footballers fought valiantly to qualify for the national U16 ESFA final, beating Ark Alexandra Academy by the odd goal in five to join their B-team counterparts in a national final. Ark Alexandra took the initiative from the kick off, pressing Hampton onto the back foot early on. Frequently, they threatened…
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OH Athletes in America: Part Three – Frank Keenan
In the third instalment of HSC’s series, Vishal Saha met old Hamptonian and Alumni Relations Director Frank Keenan OH (2004). When did you leave Hampton and which US University did you decide go to and why? My final year at Hampton was way back in 2004. After Hampton, I studied at Durham University, where I…
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Magnificent Seven for U12C in Halliford triumph
By Alasdair McIntosh From the first whistle, Hampton were on the front foot against local rivals Halliford School, scoring seven goals before their opponents could get on the score sheet. The first goal came from Jayden Park. It was early in the game and Hampton had many promising chances before right winger Jayden Park slotted…
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1st XI reach Trinity Cup victory with win over Alleyn’s
By Oscar Murphy Hampton’s young 1st XI edged past Alleyn’s 1st XI, coming from behind for a 2-1 victory in the semi-final of the Trinity Cup Hampton fell behind to a strong Alleyn’s side but a powerful fight-back in the latter parts of the first half and throughout the second saw them scoring two goals to narrowly…
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Harvey brace helps U14A to St. Paul’s victory
The U14As comfortably saw off St Paul’s School in an exciting game that contained a brace from Paddy Harvey and ended in a 4-1 win for Hampton, writes Josh Hood. After a long half term and a few weeks without a game, the U14As were back at it, after the break, in action on the…
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U13B triumph over Fulham Boys in tight clash
By Gabriel Fouche Hampton’s U13B team beat Fulham Boys 1-0 on Monday, thanks to a screamer from Shivam Handa. Hampton started the game positively, which lead to Shivam smashing the ball into the top left corner of the goal, kickstarting the game. Throughout the first half, a number of shots sailed over the crossbar as…
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OH Athletes in America: Part Two – Jens Clausen
In the second of his OH Athletes in America features, Vishal Saha caught up with former Captain of Boats and Princeton rower, Jens Clausen OH (2016). Which US University did you decide to go to and why? I’m at Princeton but I was looking into Harvard and Yale too when doing the applications. I chose…
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2nd XI fall in hard-fought ESFA semi-final
By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s 2nd XI crashed out of the ESFA B team competition after losing 1-0 to Harris Academy Crystal Palace in a tight-fought match. Harris Academy started the better side and had multiple opportunities in the opening minutes, which came to nothing. Eventually, they went ahead with a well-placed shot from the edge of…
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From crocodiles on the Zambezi to the corridors of Hampton: Mr Highton on rowing, teaching and Geography
By Alasdair McIntosh Mr Francis Highton, an Old Hamptonian and geography teacher at Hampton School, is a very passionate rower and swimmer. He was a national swimmer in his teens, and took up rowing at the age of 15 to help with swimming and to find a new sport that he enjoyed. “At that stage I…
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Founders’ Day Sevens: Hampton’s successful cup-run
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton avenged last season’s defeat in the final of the Founders’ Day 7s with a stunning victory over Cranleigh, but how did they get there? Hampton 26-17 St. Benedict’s Hampton kicked-off the tournament with a comfortable 26-17 win over St. Benedict’s. It didn’t take long for the home team to be ignited…
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Hampton overwhelm Cranleigh with destructive final performance to win Founders’ Day Sevens
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton’s 1st VII kickstarted their Sevens season with a triumphant victory in their home tournament, beating Cranleigh 31-12 in the Founders’ Day Sevens final to win their own 7s tournament. After winning all four group matches, tries from Joe Sykes, Ethan Knight, Jamie Benson and Aidan Barry were enough to help Hampton to…
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OH Athletes in America: Part One – George Maxwell
For the first instalment of HSC’s American University feature, Vishal Saha caught up with former 1st XI captain and star centre-back, George Maxwell OH (2019). Which US university did you decide to apply to and why? I now go to College of Charleston in South Carolina. For me, the decision was made by speaking to…
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U16B reach third consecutive ESFA final with tense victory over St. Aloysius’
By Sam Colvine The Hampton U16B team fended off the challenge of St Aloysius’ College to win 1-0 in an ESFA semI-final, making it three consecutive years that the team has represented the school in a national cup final. As the game began, it was clear that it was going to be a scrappy affair,…
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U12C entertain in thrilling Dr. Challoner’s draw
By Jayden Oni This home fixture witnessed a season’s best performance by the U12C football team. However, they got off to a very slow start before the tide turned in their favour. As the match started, Challoner’s were clearly the dominant team, with much more possession and many more shots on target. Many times in the…
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U14A fall to Carshalton in Surrey Cup despite promising performance
By Josh Hood The Hampton U14A football team narrowly missed out to Carshalton Sports College in the Surrey Cup, losing 1-2. The game began with Hampton keen to follow their coach’s instructions by implementing some patient build-up play. This culminated in a great dribble from Hayden Christian, a good shot from Zain Suterwalla and a…
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U6th cricketer Blake Cullen awarded Middlesex CCC academy contract
By Josh Bartholomew 1st XI all-rounder, Blake Cullen, has secured a Middlesex academy contract. After making his debut for Middlesex’s 2nd XI as an U15 in 2017, Cullen has made 21 2nd XI appearances across all formats. It marks the end of a successful spell for Cullen – after appearing in England U19s’ tri-series against…
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Promising performance helps U12C to Wilson’s victory
By Alasdair Mcintosh Hampton’s Under 12 C team chalked up a comfortable 3–0 away win at Wilson’s, with plenty of close chances that could have increased the score. Before the first goal Hampton were clearly dominating the game. They had chance after chance but Wilson’s keeper made plenty of excellent saves to keep the home…
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Former pupil Gwilym Bradley selected in Wales U20 team to play Ireland
By Josh Bartholomew Gwilym Bradley OH (2019) has been selected on the substitutes’ bench for Wales U20 in Ireland this weekend. Bradley, who can play across the back-row, will wear the number 20 shirt and look to make an impact in the latter stages of the game as a replacement. Bradley’s U20 debut marks a…
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1st XV fly-half Jamie Benson selected for England U18s
By Josh Bartholomew Hampton and Harlequins fly-half, Jamie Benson, has been selected for the England U18 squad. Despite still being an U17, Benson’s impressive performances for Hampton during the Champions Trophy cup run, as well as the starring role he’s played for Harlequins during the U18 Academy League, have caught the eye of the England…
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Hampton take advantage of late missed chance to draw with Wilson’s
By Josh Hood Hampton were unlucky to draw 2-2 at Wilson’s School, despite a brace of goals from Hampton striker Jamie Wilson. The game began with slightly scrappy and uncontrolled play, in part the result of the sloped, uneven pitch. This continued into the game as neither team was fully able to create attacking chances…
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Hampton travel to Wengen to compete in British Schoolboys’ Ski Races
By Sam Schomberg On Saturday morning, the School Ski Team Consisting of eight students and two teachers (Miss Noble and Mr Cumberbatch) set out for the British Schoolboys Ski Races in Wengen. After a solid training day on Sunday, the team were all eager to compete in the GS race the following day. Fortunately, the…
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Emphatic victory over Gordon’s extends U14C unbeaten run
By Kristian Brookes Following an entertaining 3-3 draw against Abington School, Hampton’s U14C’s extended their unbeaten run to five games as they dominated Gordon’s School’s with a convincing 8-0 home win. The opening few minutes witnessed some fast, fluid football from Hampton as they took the lead inside five minutes following a brilliant cross from…
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Former HSC Editor Will Kelleher nominated for Rugby Writer of the Year award
By Josh Bartholomew Daily Mail rugby journalist – Will Kelleher OH (2010) – has been nominated for the Rugby Writer of the Year award by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Kelleher, who edited the Hampton Sports Chronicle in 2010, has forged a successful career at the Daily Mail since leaving the school, travelling to a Lions…
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U14B score five as Hampton ease past Campion
By Josh Freer Hampton scored five excellent tries to beat a brave Campion School team by 31 points to nil on Saturday. Hampton kicked off to a receiving Campion, but possession immediately changed in Hampton’s favour, and winger Saganan Thuraisingham notched up the first five points of the match. Full back Oliver Goodchild took the…
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U14A dominate Campion with professional performance to take emphatic win
By Max Cardosi A wide pitch and windy conditions aided Hampton in their emphatic 59-5 win over Campion School in the Saturday rugby block fixtures. From the kick-off Hampton struck first with the ball landing at Sam Ho’s feet, giving him time to make an electric break round the outside of the Campion defence before…
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U14B fall to Warwick despite defensive endeavour
By Tom Oliver Hampton’s U14B rugby side showed brilliant defensive skill to restrict the score away to Warwick School, but failed to take their attacking opportunities when they had the ball. In a fixture in which a year ago Hampton conceded over 50 points, the game started well for the visitors, as debutant fly-half Ted…
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Hartikainen helps London Irish U18s to Academy League final
By Josh Bartholomew 1st XV back Jesper Hartikainen helped ensure the London Irish U18 squad’s place in the Premiership Academy League final after a convincing 19-47 victory over Exeter in Truro. Hartikainen, who starred at outside-centre for the 1stXV on their run to the Champions Trophy semi-final, scored six tries in six games for the…
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U14A beaten by devastating late penalty in ESFA Round 6
By Josh Hood The Hampton U14As battled hard against Beaumont School only to lose 3-2 in extra time despite some great performances from all members of the team. The opening few minutes played host to exciting play and good development from Hampton which was topped off by a burst of pace down the wing from…
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U13A power past Warwick for historic victory
By Joe Cornell Hampton School’s U13A rugby team produced an outstanding performance to win away from home against Warwick School. The Hampton players were desperate to win, after narrowly losing last year, and they started strongly with a good drive. This came to nothing, though, and Warwick counter-attacked. Hampton’s defence remained strong, holding off their…
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Game, Set and Match as Wimbledon well-beaten by U14A
By Josh Hood On a cold Saturday morning the U14A football team efficiently saw off Wimbledon College 3-1 thanks to a brace from Jamie Wilson. With a high tempo from the off, lots of opportunities came Hampton’s way as they promptly created numerous chances and immediately recovered when they broke down. However, the score was…
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Cullen makes World Cup debut in defeat to West Indies
By Josh Bartholomew Upper Sixth student Blake Cullen made his U19 World Cup debut for England in a frustrating defeat to the West Indies on Monday. Cullen, who took part in a tri-series against India and Bangladesh for the U19s last summer, took 3/25 in a warm-up match against Afghanistan last week to cement his…
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Players turned managers: the Hampton football coach teaching the next generation
By Maxi Grindley After the conclusion of their GCSEs last summer, most of the U16 football squad returned to Hampton during the holidays for further study. Only this time, they were completing their FA Level One Coaching Badges under the tutelage of one of the school’s football coaches – Mr Andy Ritchie. Having acted as…
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Last-gasp winner gives 2nd XI comeback win over Dulwich
By Maxi Grindley Hampton’s 2nd XI recovered from 2-0 down against Dulwich College to win a thrilling game 3-2 in the last minute. Hampton started the stronger side and were rewarded for their pressure when they won an early penalty. Lucas Copplestone sent the penalty narrowly wide and the near miss seemed to galvanise Dulwich,…
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Dulwich score late to take victory over U12E
By Sam Trotman A valiant effort from Hampton School’s U12E team against Dulwich College resulted in an unlucky 6-2 defeat. Following a tense start, Dulwich were able to gain possession quickly and soon took the lead with a low shot. However, Hampton’s spirits remained positive. A near miss lifted Hampton’s spirits but unfortunately the Dulwich…
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Second-half goals sink Hampton despite promising signs
By Alasdair McIntosh The game started off as a very equal match, with the score 1 – 1 at half-time. Little did anyone know that it was all downhill for Hampton from then. Hampton started off slowly. Dulwich had almost all the possession and so many chances, but just could not find the chance to take…
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U13A reach ISFA semi-final after impressive victory over Dulwich
By Omer Demiral Hampton won their ISFA quarter-final match against Dulwich 2-0 at home to book a semi-final clash at either Aldenham or Brighton College. The match started with both teams playing cautiously, trying not to make any mistakes that might be costly later on. Nick Herrero hit the post early in the game, but…
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Nwoko hat-trick sees U14A through to ESFA Round of 16
By Josh Hood Hampton’s U14A football team saw off Trinity School in the 5th round of the ESFA Cup after a hat trick from Chibby Nwoko helped to seal a 3-2 victory. After a long journey and various delays, the game eventually kicked off in front of a large supporting fan base and in heavy…