Malsis Under-11s won the Lord's Taverners English Schools title at Oundle on Monday, beating Chigwell School in the final by 38 runs.

Earlier in the day Malsis, the Yorkshire region qualifiers, won their group with wins over Durham and Bury before beating Exeter in the semi-final by 71 runs.

Their team was captained by David Sharpe and comprised Henry Campbell, Henry Brook, Freddy Hammond, James Schofield, Kit Cutter and Alex Wardman.

The team, unbeaten all season, also won the Sedbergh six-a-side festival. Several members also represent Malsis Under-12s who have reached the semi-finals of the Calypso Cup, the Yorkshire qualifying for next year's Nationals.

Malsis Under-13s, captained by James Hill, reached the quarter-finals of the National Knockout. Under-11s coach David Walker takes over the 1st XI next year following the retirement of Bob Davies after 21 successful seasons and 23 years at the school.