HSC 2022
By Sam Colvine This year’s magazine is now online. Take a look back at the 2021-22 sporting year in the Hampton Sports Chronicle
Blake Cullen: Life in the Fast Lane
By Sam Colvine From the storied cricket pitches of Hanworth Road to the only slightly more prestigious wickets at Lords, Blake Cullen OH (2020), in his short albeiteventful cricketing career … Continue Reading Blake Cullen: Life in the Fast Lane
Mr Beattie: Old Boy brings New Impetus
By Tom Oliver On 29 May 2004, Mr Andy Beattie walked out in front of 59,000 spectators onto the hallowed turf of Twickenham. His Bath side, the side he had … Continue Reading Mr Beattie: Old Boy brings New Impetus
First XI Season Review
By Luca Parrish With the football season now behind us, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the exploits of this year’s First XI. The class of 2021-22 have … Continue Reading First XI Season Review
U13A Footballers Crowned National Champions
By Omer Olcer At the end of a long and busy season, the Hampton U13A team travelled to The Hawthorns, home of West Bromwich Albion to play their last and … Continue Reading U13A Footballers Crowned National Champions
U13A Season Review – What a Season!
By Alex Watson It’s been an immense season for the Hampton U13A football team. Under the guidance of their coach Mr Hooper, they have managed to reach the semi-finals of … Continue Reading U13A Season Review – What a Season!
Heartbreak for U16B Footballers in ESFA Final
By Josh Hood In the 2022 ESFA final, the Hampton U16B team narrowly missed out on silverware in a penalty shootout to Thomas Telford School after a 2-2 draw in … Continue Reading Heartbreak for U16B Footballers in ESFA Final
Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
By Vishal Saha A multitude of different sports are played here at Hampton – however, one that does not always dominate the sports headlines or gain as much attention is … Continue Reading Courtside: An Insight into Hampton Tennis
Floyd Steadman: Trailblazing Rugby Star
By Arun Crowe, Omer Olcer and Alex Watson With an illustrious career of 469 matches for top Rugby Union side Saracens, and many years spent working at some of England’s … Continue Reading Floyd Steadman: Trailblazing Rugby Star
U16B ESFA Round up: The Road to the Final
By Josh Hood The Hampton U16B team kicked off their 2021-22 ESFA Cup campaign in early October at home against Windsor Boys’ School. A determined start and impressive support from the Hampton … Continue Reading U16B ESFA Round up: The Road to the Final
Finlay Hawker: Life on the Road
By Harry McLusky Life as a 16-year-old pupil is difficult enough. Yet, imagine having to balance GCSEs with national level sport. This is something aspiring cyclist and Hamptonian, Finlay Hawker, … Continue Reading Finlay Hawker: Life on the Road
Stanhope’s Golden Year
By Sam Colvine There was an air of uncertainty the last time HSC talked to Ollie Stanhope OH (2016). The Covid-19 pandemic was beginning to tighten its grip on everyday … Continue Reading Stanhope’s Golden Year
Mr Clarke: Running Things
By Henry Fagan Mr David Clarke has taught at Hampton for nearly 40 years but how many Hamptonians know about his illustrious running career? Having competed internationally for Great Britain … Continue Reading Mr Clarke: Running Things
Mr Harrison: Cultivating Cricketing Success
By Avi Bhatt Mr Chris Harrison is one of Hampton School’s longest-serving cricket coaches and has been coaching and playing the game for many years. During this time he has … Continue Reading Mr Harrison: Cultivating Cricketing Success