ROBERT YOUNGBLOOD and the Leopards' three youngest players were celebrating this week after Harris Academy were crowned National School champions at U19 level.
Coach Youngblood led the team to the national title with victories against Barking Abbey and South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy at the final fours in Stoke.
Forward Rowell Graham, had a 16-point, 12 rebound double-double in the semi-final as Barking Abbey were beaten 83-73.
Dwayne Camille added ten points and six rebounds while Legend Robertin (who was part of the 2011-12 Leopards treble-winning squad), finished with six points and eight rebounds.
Former Leopards Josh Steele and Joe Lockwood were in the Barking Abbey side who went on to claim third place with an 85-75 win against Coplestone High School.
In the final against Bristol-based SGSA, Graham finished with a massive 24 points and 14 rebounds as Harris strolled to an 80-56 victory to take the national title.
Camille finished with 12 points and five rebounds with Robertin adding four points and as many rebounds.
Leopards general manager Dave Ryan was delighted to see the club's young players finishing the season on a high: "It's great to have six players who've played for us over the last two years involved in a national semi-final.
"It shows that not only have we been the most successful side in Division One over the last couple of years, but we've helped develop some young players."
