College basketballers’ silver lining

Derby College Group’s girls’ basketball academy is celebrating after achieving a medal in a prestigious national competition.

The college’s Trailblazers Girls Basketball Academy recently claimed the silver medal at the Association of Colleges National Finals, held at the University of Nottingham.

The two-day competition saw the team win five of six matches, narrowly missing out on gold.

The Derby Trailblazers Basketball Academy programme gives aspiring young basketballers the opportunity to develop their basketball skills while studying academic qualifications to enhance their career prospects.

Paul Bowen, coach and teacher of sport at Derby College Group, said: “I couldn’t be prouder of this group of players.

“They showed incredible character, resilience, and togetherness across the weekend, and to come away as national silver medallists is a brilliant achievement.

“This is a fantastic reflection of the talent we have within the academy and the ongoing commitment from everyone involved.”