County Basketball Champions
U18s Crowned County Basketball Champions
Huge congratulations go to our U18 senior boys’ basketball team who secured the Leicestershire County title with an impressive 53-43 victory in the county final.
The win marks a significant milestone for the team, who have reclaimed the title as Sixth Form pupils, having previously lifted the same trophy in 2024 as Year 11 pupils.
Wednesday evening’s final proved to be a highly competitive encounter against reigning champions, Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth College. Loughborough Grammar started strongly, with Lukasz’s emphatic dunk helping to establish early momentum, although the opposition edged ahead by a single point at the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter saw a resilient response, with key defensive efforts ensuring the scores were level at half-time. A disciplined third quarter allowed Loughborough Grammar to regain a narrow lead and the boys walked away with a 10-point victory.
Co-MVP (Most Valuable Players) honours were awarded to Lukasz and Arham for their outstanding performances, while medals were presented by Travis Evee, adding further prestige to the occasion.
Beyond the result itself, the achievement reflects the wider value of basketball within the School’s sporting provision. The sport fosters key transferable skills including communication, strategic thinking, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure – qualities that extend well beyond the court and support pupils in their academic and personal development.
Milo Sigmund, Apprentice PE Teacher at Loughborough Grammar School, said: “This group of players has shown exceptional commitment and maturity throughout the season. To regain the county title as Sixth Formers, having first won it together in Year 11, speaks volumes about their dedication and their ability to grow as a team. Lukasz and Arham were deserving co-MVPs, but this was very much collective effort built on trust, discipline and hard work.”
We are incredibly proud of this team and what they have achieved. Success at this level
reflects not only sporting talent but also the character and values our pupils bring to their training and competition. Basketball is an excellent vehicle for developing resilience, leadership and collaboration, and this group has embodied those qualities throughout their journey.Rachel Lewis, Head of PE at Loughborough Grammar School
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