Jack Oaten (Year 13) and Beckham Wheeler-Greenall (Year 11) came home triumphant earlier in the week having won the National Indoor Bowls Doubles Title.

It was a classic case of two boys having a goal, putting in some practice and working really well together.

There were 36 pairs in the Wellington competition and almost all of them belonged, played for and, in some cases, were financially backed by their local Indoor Bowls Clubs. Jack and Beckham fund-raised all of the money needed to go to the two-day event and practiced in the school Catering Suite.

For those of you not so familiar with the game, the boys needed to play eight games over the day. Each match had a 35-minute time limit and lasted a maximum of nine ends. Holding your nerve and keeping calm becomes the greatest asset as the ends progress. The King’s High School pair came from behind in several games to complete their seven win, one draw record for the day.

In addition to the kudos, the boys received a Gold Medal, two individual prizes and a trophy which is on display in our trophy cabinet in the school office.