The 14 competing teams were split into two pools. KES beat Cheltenham College 5-3 and KES Southampton 5-4 in their first two matches.

The girls began to find their stride after that and recorded an 11-2 win over Ardingly and a 9-4 win over Canford School.

However, after a long breadk, KES were beaten 8-4 by The Royal High School, who topped the pool as a result. KES qualified as runners up following a 5-3 success against Bryanston.

That saw them pitted against Cheltenham Ladies College, who topped Pool A, and having lost out in the semi-finals last year, KES were determined to go further this time. Some excellent defensive work from Issy and Helen, including a number of interceptions, enabled KES to convert their chances and won the game 8-4. Royal High lost to hosts Marlborough College in the other semi final.

Tension was high in the final, with both teams missing vital scoring opportunities. However at 3-1 up at half time, KES were looking strong.

Marlborough fought hard in the second half, but KES managed to hold on for a 4-3 win.

The whole squad pulled together and performed well, despite missing shooter Rosie Allison and coping with injuries and illness within the team.

The triumph is a great confidence-booster ahead of KES appearance in the national finals next weekend.