They have done it again – a pair of school basketball teams have extended a flawless run, racking up wins without tasting defeat and setting a new benchmark for consistency.

Tor Bridge High is celebrating a standout season after both its Year 7 and Year 8 basketball teams went unbeaten for a second consecutive year.

The Year 7 side played eight matches across the campaign and were crowned champions at the Plymouth Schools Sports Partnership annual tournament.

Meanwhile, the Year 8 team also maintained their perfect record, winning all of their central venue fixtures held over four evenings at the Life Centre.

Across both squads, led by PE teacher Mr Dann, staff say the success has been driven by commitment to training, strong team spirit and a shared ambition to improve.

Links with local clubs and the Plymouth Patriots Academy have also supported player development, offering exposure to higher-level coaching and creating a pathway for progression in the sport.

The school, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, is now building on that momentum with the launch of a Year 7 basketball academy in September. The programme will provide enhanced training, nutrition support and development opportunities for pupils.

It will be led by Paul James, director of basketball at Plymouth Patriots, and will connect with the Patriots Pathway, allowing selected players to progress under elite coaching alongside sixth form academy athletes.

Anyone interested in joining the pathway at Year 7 can contact Scott Williams via swilliams@torbridge.net for further information.

Mr Dann said: “This has been another brilliant season for both our Year 7 and Year 8 basketball teams.

“The students’ commitment to training, their teamwork, and their determination to improve week after week has been outstanding.

“Going unbeaten for a second consecutive year is a fantastic achievement, and I could not be prouder of every player for the way they have represented Tor Bridge High on and off the court.”

Headteacher Tracy Stephenson said: “Our basketball programme continues to grow from strength to strength, and our teams’ success shows what can be achieved when talent is combined with dedication and support.

“Launching the Year 7 basketball academy allows students to start developing their skills earlier, giving them the best possible foundation to progress through the Patriots Pathway and achieve their full potential.”

A new seed partnership is taking root on garden centre shelves, with a fast-growing UK brand and a familiar River Cottage name securing space in one of the country’s biggest retail groups.

Plymouth’s Endsleigh Garden Centre is among the first in the country to stock Seed Revolution’s wildflower seeds and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage Organic Vegetable Seeds.

Seed Revolution has secured a listing with a number of Blue Diamond Garden Centres across the country, including Endsleigh Garden Centre. Blue Diamond Garden Centres is the largest garden centre group in the UK.

A dozen varieties of wildflower seeds from Seed Revolution are now on sale, including Cornflower, Field Poppy, Forget Me Nots, Ox Eye Daisy, Red Clover, Sainfoin and Chicory, as well as a selection of seed mix packs. The company said all the seeds are British and grown in the UK.

The listing also includes a selection from the range of organic vegetable seeds that Seed Revolution has exclusively developed in partnership with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage.

The River Cottage Organic Vegetable Seeds now available from Blue Diamond Garden Centres are Parsnip Halblange, Chard Fireworks, Courgette Nero Di Milano, Kale Nero Di Toscana, Basil Sweet Genovese, Cucumber Marketmore, Rocket Rucola, Spinach Matador, Parsley Moss Curled, Radish French Breakfast, Sweet Corn Golden Bantam and Carrot Nantes 2.

Both Seed Revolution Wildflower Seeds and River Cottage Organic Vegetable Seeds are now available in store in dedicated display units.

Seed Revolution founder Max Mancroft said: “We’re delighted that Blue Diamond Garden Centres are stocking both Seed Revolution’s wildflower seeds and our exclusive River Cottage Organic Vegetable Seeds in ten of their garden centres.

“We’re a modern seed brand engaging a whole new generation of grower and we’ve had an incredible response since we officially launched at our first trade show in February.

“Our customers, 50% of whom are under the age of 50, are loyal and keep coming back for more. They love our eye-catching packaging, our high quality and attractive price.

“Lots of our customers are getting into gardening for the first time, whether they have a garden or just a windowsill in their flat to grow from, and they like the fact that we make seeds joyful, accessible and fun to all.

“We’re also seeing customers buying our wildflower and organic vegetable seeds as gifts because they’re the perfect size to tuck inside a card or, bundled together as a bespoke selection, they make a great present.”

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall said: “I’m incredibly excited about our collaboration with Seed Revolution, our first ever range of organic vegetable seeds.

“At River Cottage we love working with people who share our values. Together, we’ve produced a brilliant range of seeds for people who want to grow their own healthy produce.

“Our organic seed collection offers customers some of our favourite varieties of vegetables, whether they’re a seasoned gardener or just starting. It means they can grow and take the finest, freshest vegetables from their garden straight to their kitchen.”

The Blue Diamond Garden Centres stocking the brands are Blackdown Hills in Wellington, Somerset, Cadbury in Congresbury, Bristol, Derby in Little Eaton, Endsleigh in Ivybridge, near Plymouth, Van Hage Great Amwell in Hertfordshire, Grosvenor in Chester, Hereford, Leaf Creative in Huntley, Gloucestershire, Redfields in Fleet, Hampshire, and Yarnton Home & Garden in Oxfordshire.