Ryedale crowned champions (From Gazette & Herald)

Ryedale crowned champions

RYEDALE School year nine basketball team were last week crowned North Yorkshire Schools champions.

This is the first time that a Scarborough and District school has won this competition and rounded off a fantastic unbeaten season.

The team played in the county tournament held at Nawton-based Ryedale School.

The competition was played between Ryedale (Scarborough and District), Easingwold (Hambleton and District) and All Saints (York and District).

Ryedale won their first game 23-18 against Easingwold, with skipper Tom Parvin and Ben Swalwell scoring eight points each for Ryedale. Easingwold then beat All Saints 22-10, leaving Ryedale having to beat All Saints to claim the trophy. Ryedale finished as comprehensive winners with a score of 28-5.

Updated: 12:42 Wednesday, May 19, 2004