Tor Bridge High is celebrating a remarkable basketball season after both its year 7 and year 8 teams went undefeated for a second consecutive year.

The year 7 team played eight games this season and claimed the PSSP (Plymouth Schools Sports Partnership) annual tournament. Meanwhile, the Year 8 squad also maintained their perfect record, winning all their central venue fixtures across four evenings at the Life Centre.

Across both teams, led by PE teacher Mr Dann, staff say the success has been driven by commitment to training, strong team spirit, and a shared ambition to improve.

Strong links with local clubs and the Plymouth Patriots Academy have also played a key role, giving students exposure to elite-level basketball and coaching support. Combined with role models from older year groups, this helps create a clear pathway for aspiring players to progress to higher levels of the sport.

Part of the Ted Wragg Trust, Tor Bridge High is building on its success in the sport with the launch of its Year 7 Basketball Academy in September, offering enhanced training, nutrition support, and development opportunities for future players.

Following in the footsteps of the school’s sixth form Patriots Academy students, the programme is led by Paul James, Director of Basketball at Plymouth Patriots, and links into the Patriots Pathway, giving talented year 7 players the chance to progress under elite coaching alongside the school’s top performers.

Anyone interested in being considered for the Patriots Pathway at Year 7 should contact Scott Williams on [email protected] for more information.

Mr Dann, PE teacher at Tor Bridge High, said:

“This has been another brilliant season for both our year 7 and Year 8 basketball teams. The students’ commitment to training, their teamwork, and their determination to improve week after week has been outstanding. Going unbeaten for a second consecutive year is a fantastic achievement, and I couldn’t be prouder of every player for the way they’ve represented Tor Bridge High on and off the court.”

 Tracy Stephenson, Headteacher at Tor Bridge High, said:

“Our basketball programme continues to grow from strength to strength, and our teams’ success shows what can be achieved when talent is combined with dedication and support. Launching the Year 7 Basketball Academy allows students to start developing their skills earlier, giving them the best possible foundation to progress through the Patriots Pathway and achieve their full potential.”