Knights Templar came out victorious in a tense and high quality final. St. Chris came into the fixture unbeaten in the league and had beaten a lacklustre KTS back in September.
The KTS boys had gone unbeaten for the remainder of the season so it was a clash of the titans.
KTS started the final the stronger of the two teams; with Jack Petre crossing the line twice within the first 10 minutes to give KTS a 12-0 lead.
St. Chris then grew into the game and after a dominant spell went over and converted the try to make it 12-7. The remaining 10 minutes of the half was tense as both teams struggled to break the other down and there were no signs of any weaknesses in either teams defence. Some huge tackles and carries were made by Taran Sura, Harry Postlewaite, Karanvir Dhillon and Aaron Dhisna ensured KTS entered the half time with a 12-7 lead.
The 2nd half did not start well for KTS. As St. Chris increased the intensity of their game KTS could not live with their explosive running. In a flash, St. Chris had crossed the line for two tries. The score now 12-17 to St. Chris.
Mr Smith had some frank words with the boys under the posts and it was do or die for the red and black of KTS. What unfolded in the next twenty minutes will be remembered for the rest of the players and supporters lives. Knights Templar showed unbelievable resolve and determination and after great running and tries from Josh Parkhouse, George Farrell and Marcus Crowther, as well as a touch of class from Charlie Bedford at full back to bring out his famous side step, KTS ran out victorious.
The game epitomised what the year group was about. Fantastic skills and work rate from the players, enthusiastic support from fellow friends and teachers on the sideline, which brought rugby entertainment to Hitchin Rugby Club fields.
The boy’s season is not yet over as they take on Hockerill School for a place in the County Cups finals later on in March.