SIDCOT SCHOOL Back-to-back unbeaten basketball seasons for Sidcot School! Sidcot School's basketball team has had an incredible two years, achieving an impressive record of 25 games played and 25 games won! They concluded this year's season with a thrilling match against Clifton College. Basketball, coached by a former international professional player, is a popular choice for boarding and day students at Sidcot. It provides an opportunity for students to improve their skills while building lifelong friendships across cultures. The talented team, which consists of students from 10 different countries, including Turkey, China, Lithuania, Italy and Germany, trains weekly with Coach Smilevich, whose expertise and passion for the sport have helped shape this group of students into an undefeated team. Team captain Alex has been a member of the team since he joined Sidcot in 2022. Earlier this term marked his final competitive basketball match for Sidcot School as he prepares to leave this summer after completing his IB Diploma exams. Reflecting on his experience on the team, Alex said, "3 years. More than 35 games. 25 games unbeaten. But the real victory is the family we have created. I'm incredibly proud to have been the captain of this team, and I'm incredibly proud of every single person I've played with on the court. Thank you to everyone who watched and supported us - it means more than you think. The team has become more than just a squad - it has become a close-knit family, which makes it even harder to say goodbye". Coach Smilevich commented, "I'm extremely proud of these talented students. They've worked hard over the last few years, training regularly and working together to improve their game. They are a real asset to Sidcot, and those who leave us at the end of this year will be greatly missed."
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