THE Colchester Garrison shook and the decibel levels hit treble figures last week as more than 150 schoolchildren played out the final chapter of this season’s Off The Wall Squash Roman Cup competition.

The finals saw 19 teams going full tilt in pursuit of glory at the event sponsored by Sebastian Carmichael-Brown from Chelmsford-based renewable energy company Carmichael-Browns.

Senior OTWS coach Lauren Selby said: “The Roman Cup is growing each and every year.

“The level of squash and participation levels are hitting new heights which is absolutely thrilling.

“Our schools’ programme has already produced several top county players and it looks like we have discovered some new stars of the future.”

Lawford School’s first team were triumphant in the Year Five division pipping runners-up Ardleigh St Mary’s to the top prize.

Gazette: Victors – Lawford School collect their Year 5 trophy from sponsor Seb Carmichael-Brown Victors – Lawford School collect their Year 5 trophy from sponsor Seb Carmichael-Brown

The success also helped Elise Ando to the Year 5 Best Girl award. Jamie Smith from Ardleigh was named best boy.

Ardleigh St Mary’s went a step better in the Year 6 event with their haul of 138 points sealing top spot ahead of Dedham.

Alfie Austin and Rosie Snook also bagged best player trophies to add to the St Mary’s collection.

RESULTS: Year 5: Winners: Lawford 1; R/Up: Ardleigh St. Mary’s 1; Plate winners: Lawford 3; Plate R/Up: Great Bromley. Year 6: Winners: Ardleigh St. Mary’s 1; R/U: Dedham; Plate winners: Lawford 1; Plate R/up: Ardeligh 3. Year 5: Most Improved Girl: Marina Cable – Dedham. Year 5: Most Improved Boy: Charlie Smith – Langham. Year 6: Most Improved Girl: Cherri-Mai Morre – Ardleigh. Year 6: Most Improved Boy: Joseph Mayhew-Millard – Bradfield. Year 5: Best Girl: Elise Ando – Lawford. Year 5: Best Boy: Jamie Smith – Ardleigh. Year 6: Best Girl: Rosie Snook – Ardleigh. Year 6: Best Boy: Alfie Austin – Ardleigh.