National squash player Denielle Benn has proven that success in the classroom can go hand in hand with excellence in sport, earning a place among the island’s top Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) performers while balancing a demanding training schedule and academic commitments.

The Class Four student of The Rock Christian School secured sixth place islandwide after what she described as months of sacrifice, determination and support from both her family and teachers.

Speaking following the release of Common Entrance results on Tuesday, Benn said she entered the examination feeling confident in her performance.