Copthorne Prep School defeat more than 90 teams to be crowned national champions

Copthorne Prep claimed victory on Monday at the National IAPS Championships after a stunning performance in regional qualifiers which saw them reach the final with teams from across the country.

Some 90+ schools had vied in regional qualifiers to be one of the top 20 schools at the National Finals. In their first round they achieved 3 wins and a draw which saw them qualify top of their heat and go through to the knockout quarter finals.

They faced a tough fight in Cranleigh and came from 3-0 behind to secure a 7-4 win. The semi final against Bromsgrove showed dogged determination and the result was a 7-5 win.

In the all Sussex final against familiar rivals Hurstpierpiont the Copthorne team dominated with a secure 7-1 victory which crowned them the 2023 Under 13s National Champions.