KEARSNEY COLLEGE
560 Match a fitting farewell for Westville & Kearsney matrics
ONE can only begin to imagine the emotion.
The last schoolboy cricket match for a host of Westville and Kearsney College first XI players.
Feature image: Captain my Captain – Bowden’s Oval goodbyes: Robbie Koenig of Kearsney and Matt Pollard of Westville leading their first XI’s for the last time.
And what an absolute box-office smash it was.
On a Bowden’s pitch that would have served the nearby N3 well, 560 runs were scored and just 9 wickets lost.
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Kearsney lost the toss in overcast and windy conditions and were put in to bat on a belter of a batting track. Initially 1/1, Kearsney recovered beautifully to register an impressive 279/7 in their 50 overs.
Kearsney College captain and KZN U19 all-rounder Robbie Koenig top-scored with 55, while Cody Carmichael (36), Jordan Bamber (47), Jean-Luc Talbot (42) and William Patton (39) also tested the scorers’ arithmetic.
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The key was that Westville now knew exactly what was required of their top-order batters – and boy, did they respond in stunning fashion.
Understanding what worked and what was best left alone – having watched the Kearsney batters go about their innings – Westville used the track impressively and reached the target with just three wickets down and a comfortable three overs to spare.
And fittingly it was head boy and first XI captain, the KZN Coastal U19 all-rounder Matthew Pollard (42*) who steered the good ship Westville safely into harbour, alongside Ethan Matkovich (65*).
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A great platform had been laid for the finishers by Westville’s provincial players Jared Oosthuizen (57) and Caleb Pillay (72).
It was a truly great batting wicket and the difference probably was that Kearsney did not convert their great start into more half-centuries.
Westville managed a great run chase to deservedly win by seven wickets.
The first XI awards were made at Kearsney’s annual cricket dinner held on Saturday. Recipients were (from left) Steven Conway (Fielder of the Year), Jordan Bamber (Best Catch of the Year), Taine Muirhead (Batsman of the Year), Michael Brokensha (Bowler of the Year), Robbie Koenig (All-rounder of the Year), Carl Heunis (Players’ Player of the Year) and (in front) Cade Carmichael (Most Improved Player). Photo Tracey van den Aardweg
SCORES IN BRIEF
*Westville won the toss
1st X1 Kearsney – 279/6 (Robbie Koenig 55, Jordan Bamber 47, Jean-Luc Talbot 42*, William Patton 39, Cade Carmichael 36)
1st X1 Westville – 281/3 (Matthew Pollard 42*,Ethan Matkovich 65*, Jared Oosthuizen 57, Caleb Pillay 72)
Westville won by 7 wickets
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Basketball thriller: Westville finish strong, Kearsney hold on
An 8-point lead after the first quarter; an 18-point lead at half-time; 11 points ahead going into the final quarter; then the Kearsney College firsts’ wheels almost came off.
The Westville firsts basketball team were not done yet; upping the pace they won the final stanza 28-20 but in the end it was just a three-pointer too far to make up; the Kearsney lads edging them out by 77-74 to take the honours.
Tracey van den Aardweg feature image: Ryan Wimbush of Kearsney College firsts and SA U16.
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It was a classic finale to the 2018 basketball year.
The top performers for Kearsney were Dillon Wimbush (35 points) and Max Hastings-Brown (12).
The big numbers for Westville came from Cameron Best (20 points), Jude Joseph (12) and Jed Hayman (11).
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Kearsney started well, finding fluidity on offence and scoring freely.
Westville didn’t appear to have an answer for the Kearsney offence, but also managed to score easily on Kearsney’s defence.
Kearsney closed out the first quarter 23-15 ahead.
Max Hastings-Brown of Kearsney College firsts basketball & SA U16 doing his thing against Westville. Photo Tracey van den Aardweg
The second quarter was much the same, with Kearsney outscoring their opponents, but also allowing easy baskets to be scored against them.
Kearsney went into half time with a commanding 43-25 lead.
There was not much change in the third quarter, with Kearsney comfortably 57-46 ahead.
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The fourth quarter was a different ball game.
Westville upped the tempo and found their scoring rhythm.
Kearsney made some silly defensive errors and allowed Westville to shoot free throws and cut significantly into their lead, while not being able to make their own free throws.
The quarter almost saw Kearsney lose a game in which they were in total control for most of the match.
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It was a valuable lesson to the Kearsney players not to underestimate their opposition and to remain focused until the final whistle.
Kearsney managed to hold on to a 77-74 win.
* Two Kearsney basketball players, Max Hastings-Brown and Ryan Wimbush, have been selected for the SA U16 basketball team to participate in the African Union Sports Council Zone 5 Games, to be held in Gaborone, Botswana during December.
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Knife-edge baskets, 2 quarters each, 1 winner
EARLY deficit, great comeback, one point in it at half-time, decisive third quarter to the hosts, and just 3 points in it at the end.
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Feature image: Kearsney’s Dillon Wimbush takes the high road. Tracey van den Aardweg
Kearsney suffering a 0-7 deficit, pulling back to within 2 points, taking the second quarter by 3 points, going into half-time 25-24 up.
A great St Charles College third quarter re-established a 6-point lead and despite Kearsney winning the fourth quarter, it was a case of one single three-pointer shy of parity.
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On Saturday Kearsney travelled to St Charles for the penultimate match of the 2018 basketball season.
The oppressive heat in the indoor centre didn’t deter either team, who had been relishing the clash.
The game started well for St Charles, as they raced out to a 7-point lead with Kearsney not being able to halt the Saints’ offence onslaught or score themselves.
Kearsney weathered the storm, managing to make up the deficit with some determined defence and accurate shooting, leaving the visitors marginally behind hosts St Charles by 13-11 at the end of the first quarter.
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The second quarter belonged to Kearsney, but it was clear to the spectators who had braved the heat that this was going to be a close contest.
Half-time had Kearsney 25-24 ahead, setting up the prospect of a closely contested second half.
St Charles looked to be in control at the end of the third quarter, having managed to outscore the visiting Kearsney team by 19 points to 12.
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True to the Kearsney team’s character, they continued to fight hard and managed to win the final quarter 14-11 but it was not enough to secure the game.
St Charles shaded visitors Kearsney by 3 points in the final analysis.
The return match next term promises to be a good one and KZN10.com wishes both sides well in the new year’s first school term of basketball.
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Kearsney’s top guns were Siyabonga Mpontshane (15 points), Loyiso Mabude, Dillon Wimbush and Kyle Trail (8 points each).
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Kearsney College water polo too many options vs Saints
Kearsney College’s 1st water polo team were hosted by St Charles College on Saturday and started with a pressure defence to try to force St Charles into making mistakes.
Tracey van den Aardweg feature image: First team vice-captain Nic Baines leaves Kearsney with 100 caps.
Kearsney were rewarded almost immediately with a counter-attack goal.
That became the pattern for the rest of the chukka, with Kearsney scoring 6 goals with no reply.
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In the 2nd chukka St Charles were more careful on their attack and made Kearsney work harder on defence.
Still the Kearsney counter attack was too quick and their shooting too accurate for St Charles and they scored another five goals in the 2nd chukka.
Kearsney showed their mental and physical fitness by completely dominating the 3rd chukka, scoring well-worked team goals on every attack, to take the score to 19-0.
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The 4th chukka was a little scrappy, with Kearsney being impatient and making a few mistakes, allowing St Charles to score their first goal of the game.
Kearsney were still far stronger, though, and scored another 4in reply, with Ox Carmody rounding off his tally of 6 goals in the game.
The final score of 23-1 was a fitting end to the stellar school careers of captain Taine Buys and vice-captain Nic Baines, who both earned 100 1st team caps and have been exemplary players for Kearsney.
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Kingsmead Mynahs tour trials for KZN grade 11 boys on Sunday
The Kingsmead Mynahs invite all cricketers who are returning to school next year and have not made a representative side to a trial in the indoor facility at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on Sunday 4th November 2018 starting at 8.30am.
Mynahs are particularly looking for cricketers who made the final trials for KZN Coastal and KZN Inland but missed the cut.
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“We do understand that the boys may be preparing or writing exams so we aim to finish by 11am,” Mynahs coach Philip Lanz told KZN10.com.
“If there are boys playing premier league cricket on Sunday we will try and put them first but can’t guarantee this as it depends on numbers.
“Players are to wear cricket practice kit and must supply their own equipment and cricket ball. If they have stats from the season this will enhance their chances of selection.”
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The Kingsmead Mynahs XI will be chosen at this trial and will play cricket at a competitive level.
Mynahs will play on Friday 30th November in the afternoon and then go on a tour to the Midlands on Saturday 1st December to Monday 3rd and then play 2 more games on the 5th and 6th.
“It is important to note for parents and the boys that they must please ensure players are available for these dates before sending them to trials,” says Philip.
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“We are looking for boys who have played in their school 1st team, 2nd team or U16A this year and who will more than likely play in the 1st team in 2019.
“We are looking for players who have the potential to play representative cricket at a later stage.
“From the last couple of years a number of players have made the KZN U19 or U17 Coastal and Inland teams after making the Kingsmead Mynahs side the year before.
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“This is a wonderful opportunity for boys to develop their game if they want to aspire to play better cricket.
“We also want to spread the net as far as possible to give opportunity to all who qualify for this team.”
Philip Lanz is the Senior HOD Outreach/Operations and MIC Cricket at Thomas More College in Kloof.
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Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week Umpires named
It gives KZN10.com great pleasure to reveal the names of the umpires who will officiate in the 59th edition of the Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week, so splendidly hosted as always by Maritzburg College.
The four days of cricket, starting Saturday 29 September to Tuesday 2 October sees a remarkable 22 top-tier cricket schools from across the country field their first XI’s in a mammoth 44 matches in and around the KZN capital and further afield at picturesque Eston Country Club and Richmond Country Club.
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Featured image: Umpires Craig Macauley and Sibonelo ‘Sibs’ Mashimane will be busy men on Goldstones and elsewhere during the four days of Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week. Photo Jono Cook
Without these guys, who are more than willing to give of their time and knowledge over four gruelling days of arguably the most intense schoolboy cricket in the country, there simply would be no matches, no cricket week, no nothing.
The Pietermaritzburg-based John Carstens is one of the highly regarded umpires who will officiate at the 59th annual Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week hosted by Maritzburg College.
That said, it is remarkable how many of these steadfast cricket men are, to maul a metaphor, “repeat offenders”.
Umpire Pius Nkosi is back for his umpteenth Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week. Photo Jono Cook
Indeed many of these good men in the trademark black pants, white shirts and hats hail the Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week (OMCW) as their cricketing highlight of the year.
Hence the repeat offenders, many of whom have officiated at Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Weeks into double figures now.
Kershan Moodley is one of the many Durban-based umpires who relish the annual pilgrimage to Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week. Photo Jono Cook
One of the stalwarts of OMCW is umpires’ co-ordinator Mike Wolstenholme.
Umpires gathered last year at the 58th OMCW Dinner in the iconic Victoria Hall, and sponsored once again by caterer supreme Heather Lawson of Granny Macs. Mike Wolstenholme is back row, fourth from the left. Photo Jono Cook
Thanks Mike for sharing the Team Umpire list.
OMCW TEAM UMPIRE 2018
| Andrew Ngubane |
| Cameron Boock |
| Chris Govender |
| Chris Ndlovu |
| Craig Macauley |
| Daryl Govender |
| Jayden Knipe |
| John Carstens |
| Kershan Moodley |
| Matt Ducasse |
| Muhammad Jooma |
| Mike Wolstenholme |
| Pete Osborn |
| Pius Nkosi |
| Saxon Colling |
| Sibonga Shabangu |
| Sibonelo Mashimane |
| Siyabonga Mjojo |
| Stenly Mpofu |
| Yameen Godil |
| Tyler Trenowerth |
| Vaughan Meyer |
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Kearsney College head prefect Phoka Mchunu reflects on his year
“To see the Generation We Youth Movement, which started as just an idea, actually flourish into an event where we managed to gather over 200 students from various backgrounds to find commonality in a country which faces such strong division and tension, is something I’ll forever cherish,” says Kearsney College head prefect Phoka Mchunu.
LEADING into the story, here’s a bit of background: Phoka conceptualised and organised Generation We this year, bringing together matriculants from seven KZN high schools to interact with peers from different and diverse backgrounds in the Valley of A Thousand Hills, to inspire one another and share their individual stories.
Feature image: Kearsney College head prefect 2018 Phoka Mchunu.
Photo TRACEY VAN DEN AARDWEG
During July 140 students from the Generation We group led a walk through the Valley as part of an engagement programme with 140 children from the Valley. It culminated in music, dance, discussions and a tree planting ceremony.
A quote that Phoka often cites: “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Kearsney College first XV’s Phoka Mchunu takes it to Pretoria Boys High.
Photo TRACEY VAN DEN AARDWEG
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Hi Phoka thanks for taking the time to share your leadership experiences in 2018 with KZN10.com.
1 What was the biggest takeaway in terms of what you learnt as head of school?
“Thank you for the opportunity Sir. The takeaway for this year? You’re never too high or powerful to listen and take the advice of others.
“I believe I discovered the importance in listening to the opinions, concerns and suggestions of my peers, teachers, the Kearsney College Old Boys and parents.
“I believe that the key to people believing in you is providing them with the reassurance that you’re always listening to their concerns.
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“I found also when I opened myself to the advice of others; problems which seemed complex were easily solved due to a different perspective on how to resolve it.
“The lesson I learned as a leader is that you should ask more questions than you answer.
“You should listen to people, as each voice is crucial in guiding your decision.
2 As head of the learner body, what was your highlight of the year?
“The highlight that stands out for me would be the collaboration with the heads of other schools – Hilton, Michaelhouse, St Anne’s, Kloof High, Hillcrest High and St Mary’s – in starting the Generation We Youth Movement.
“It’s the realisation that the youth need to take a stand together, as we all face our individual challenges in life.
“To see the Generation We Youth Movement, which started as just an idea, actually flourish into an event where we managed to gather over 200 students from various backgrounds to find commonality in a country which faces such strong division and tension, is something I’ll forever cherish.
Generation We – the hike of friendship. Conceptualised and implemented by 2018 Kearsney College head prefect Phoka Mchunu, it remains his proudest moment – and his legacy.
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“The assurance that the matric Class of 2019 will continue what we managed to start, only serves to add in making this my highlight as Kearsney’s head prefect.”
3 What would be the one best piece of advice you would give to the Kearsney College head prefect of next year and his prefect group?
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“Every relationship should be built on the foundation of respect and, once this has been achieved, trust and confidence will follow, helping you win their hearts and minds.
“It’s crucial to remember that life is not all sunshine and rainbows, so not all people will believe in what you have to say and support it.
“When that’s the case, remember every cloud has a silver lining.
“You’re bound to make a bad call someday – no-one is perfect. All the mistakes made along the way contribute in assisting you climb the next mountain.
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“At the end of the day it’s a journey best understood once travelled.”
Regards
Phoka Mchunu
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Thanks again, Phoka, you have certainly given me food for thought. Much of which I can adopt in my own life. There is a maturity, a wisdom and a balance that is compelling.
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Phoka, your are a credit to Kearsney College. Everything of the best for the future.
Regards
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Why the KZN10 schools are getting it right
The success to date of Hilton College’s grade 11 triple first XI sportsman Suubi Mugerwa-Sekawabe is a combination; a three-pronged structure – raw talent, parental support and the school coaches’ guidance.
A PROUD HISTORY AND TRADITION: First XV front-ranker Henty Beukes enters Graeme Gilfillan Field ahead of the 200th Hilton Michaelhouse match.
Given Suubi’s sports career, I am surmising that raw talent is the base; and more than that, his achievement so far is the consequence of his Hilton College first XI coaches Celo Mbanjwa (football), Devon van der Merwe (hockey) and Dale Benkenstein (cricket) instilling in Suubi the more important values that indicate success is more about preparation than raw talent.
Featured image: SHARING A MOMENT – The St Charles College boys express themselves on Meadows during the first XV rugby match on 28 April 2018.
It is also a consequence of the support given Suubi in preceding years. It is no accident that Suubi has achieved success in all walks of life.
BROTHERS FOR LIFE: Clifton College first XV boys standing together, one for the other.
National recognition and regional/provincial recognition – be it academic, cultural, sporting – is the culmination of a step-by-step learning process that takes much time, blood, plenty of sweat – and yes, frustration and disappointment when a desired outcome is denied.
And it is not for all to achieve the heights, but it is for all to be the very best they can possibly be, given the talents they have. And here again I feel that my chosen KZN10 schools are on the right path – endeavouring as best they can to make each boy aware that there is an avenue for his “special power”; that his particular gift will be acknowledged, valued and nurtured.
More than just winning it, it’s about LIVING IT: Kearsney College 1st’s Dane Mertsch… living and loving every moment.
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Please note: Suubi and Hilton College is an example. There are numerous other examples amongst all the K10 schools, as evidenced in the links below. There are some schools not included in the links that the same evidence will be painted in the weeks and months to come.
Some random examples: Celimpilo Gumede the DHS first XV captain, SA Schools (2nd year) and SA Sevens rugby forward; Sibusiso Sangweni, Kearsney College rugby captain and SA Schools loose forward; schoolmate Guy Morgan, firsts hockey captain, KZN Coastal A national title-winning captain and SA Hockey Fives team member.
The thing is, first and foremost these fine young men are primarily at school for academics and I have tried my best – until they get a gap – to let them get on with it, rather than infringe on their study time and numerous other commitments.
Please note further: Winning is by no means everything at school level, yet a general rule can be applied – boys and teams that are encouraged to extend themselves in a structured, skill-by-skill progression, will win most matches and individual events.
IT’S FAR MORE THAN JUST A JOB: Glenwood first XV head coach Derek Heiberg and peers take the time to understand and counsel each player in their care.
And, thank goodness in most respects: No one educational institution or boy is perfect – that’s what makes the process so satisfying in the long term; there is always scope for learning and for the betterment of the here and now.
So, yes, Suubi had already shown the raw material and the desire at a young age, the sporting goods, to stand out, but as we have seen with many outstanding schoolboy sportsmen – some who have achieved post-school and others not – that in-born, innate ability is not enough.
As a sports journalist of 23 years’ standing who has a long-standing, abiding interest in schoolboy sport and its participants: What I see at Hilton College and other members of my chosen KZN10 schools is much more than just having talented boys; it’s a determination by their coaches and schoolteachers to foster a policy of encouraging, motivating the boys in a continuous search to further develop their innate talent.
SEEING BEYOND THE WHITES LINES: Northwood first team coach Shaun Baker and his KZN10 peers know that hockey’s educational value extends much further than the confines of an Astro.
The positive side of the coin is this: If the coach doesn’t enable the boy – when the boy has mastered the nuts and bolts of a particular skill set – to keep exploring, in a structured manner, the upper reaches of his talent base, a plateau is reached, a plateau where raw talent alone is not enough. The development – and the process of achievement flatlines.
And, ultimately, what could have been is never fulfilled. Therein lies the reality. The best coaches and schoolteachers tell the truth, improve the boys’ ability to communicate, instil the process that success requires in any field of endeavour.
SHARING A TEAM-MATE’S SPECIAL MOMENT: Members of the Westville first XV.
The sports field is a metaphor for life in its broadest terms; it is a theatre of the real world and the lessons that simply must be learned if success is to follow – the time to put one’s hand up, to stand alone, the time to suppress self-interest in pursuit of a greater cause, the time to put others first, the learning that there are no short-cuts, the growing appreciation and recognition that everything worthwhile is to be earned, not given.
Coaches who are adept at enabling their team and individual players to embrace and love getting past the comfort zone of current success through a constant, step by step, process by process, exploration of skills development and optimal performance will benefit all parties in the long run – and most important of all – will provide lasting benefit to each boy.
THE SHARED EMOTION of success that has at its genesis countless hours’ training when few are even aware you are.
* At its core: encouraging a joy for the little things – a the smell freshly cut sports field, the intoxicating aroma of a brand new leather cricket ball, a deep love of the sport itself, not the outcome of a contest, the deep satisfaction of sharing, by unselfish deeds, in the collective that is team.
* I am not predicting anything for Suubi or the young men mentioned here – there are many other variables, such as opting for a study focus post-school in which time constraints preclude the rigours of serious sport – but what I am saying is that Hilton College and my chosen KZN10 schools are doing their utmost to lay the best-possible foundation – a present and future life path that goes way beyond the school boundaries.
And perhaps most important of all – it is the social interaction of boys from all walks of life – the recognition that there is a common bond – if we care enough to find it.
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Kearsney College sport flying high in July
KEARSNEY College sportsmen across the sports codes had a highly successful July, being selected for South African age group teams in rugby, hockey, hockey 5s and tennis, following the recent selections for national water polo and bass angling teams.
Kearsney’s 1st X1 hockey captain Guy Morgan is currently competing in the SA U18 hockey 5s in the Youth Africa Games taking place in Algeria. The team is hoping to qualify for the Youth Olympics to be held in Argentina during October. Morgan is captain of the SA U18 5s team, where the coach is Sihle Ntuli, also Kearsney’s 1st X1 coach.
Feature image: Kearsney College loose forward Sibu Sangweni selected for SA Schools.
Photo Tracey van den Aardweg
Outstanding centre back and leader Guy Morgan captained the KZN Coastals team that won the Old Mutual iWYZE U18 Hockey Nationals title over finalists KZN Inland in front of the biggest crowd ever seen at Maritzburg College’s Pape’s Astro. His KZN Coastal team-mates also included the excellent trio of Liam Maguire, Steven Conway and Ben Proctor.
Conway made the SA U18 A team who were edged 1-0 in a thrilling international series against Australia Schoolboys, a trio of action-packed clashes watched by big hockey crowds at the UKZN Pietermaritzburg campus Astro. The internationals went 3-3 then 4-4 then 6-3 to Oz.
Guy Morgan and Ben Proctor were selected for the SA U18B tournament team. Both can be considered most unfortunate not to have made the SA U18 A team while Liam Maguire was another in-form player who didn’t get the nod from the national selectors in an admittedly strong pool of players to choose from.
It is gratifying to see a number of the successful Kearsney College first hockey team doing so well in the KC firsts soccer side, Maguire, Proctor and goalkeeper Jethro Strydom among them.
Kearsney College hockey captain Guy Morgan is leading the SA Hockey 5s team at the Africa Youth Games in Algeria. The SA team are through to the final against Zambia.
Photo Tracey van den Aardweg
Kearsney’s 1st XV captain and loose forward Sibu Sangweni has been selected for the SA Schools rugby team following the Coca-Cola Craven Week in Paarl. He is one of four players selected from KZN, the others from Glenwood (2) and DHS.
Confirming the quality of rugby played at the Standard Bank Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival, 10 players in the SA Schools squad of 30 played at this year’s festival. The SA Schools team meet Wales in their opening game on 10 August, followed by France in the second round on 14 August and England on 18 August.
Soccer
Kearsney had a good start to the soccer season, winning 15, drawing 2 and losing 3 of the 20 games played at Hilton at the weekend.
A report suggests that both teams were fairly rusty and skills were not what they would usually be, with both teams making many errors.
In the first half Kearsney crossed the ball from the right, Hilton made a defensive error, allowing the visitors to take another shot which hit the bar. Kearsney’s Finn Mclean latched on to a bouncing ball and headed it into the net to give Kearsney a 1-0 lead.
Hilton pushed hard in the last 10-15 minutes for the equaliser, but without much luck. Kearsney continued to defend well, thereby ensuring a 1-0 win.
Kearsney College firsts soccer team
1 Jethro Strydom
2 Aidan Bossert
3 Luke Gibbon
4 Gcina Gumede (capt)
5 Christopher Kiggen
6 Fin McLean
7 Joshua Barrett
8 Jordan Kellaway (vice-capt)
9 Ayoola Morakinyo
10 Liam Maguire
11 Ben Proctor
12 Jordan Baker (sub)
13 Thobani Xhakaza (sub)
14 Lwazi Gwebu (sub)
15 Cameron Whittaker (sub)
16 Nkateko Khoza (sub)
17 Menzi Mhlungu (sub)
Coach: Dean Moodley
7s Rugby
Crawford La Lucia hosted their annual 7s festival at the weekend. Kearsney were methodical and efficient in the pool matches, with the experience and composure from the senior players making the difference.
Nine tries for Kearsney’s Scott Couzens in the Rugby 7s festival
Kearsney comfortably beat Hillcrest 47-0, Amanzimtoti 34-0 and Crawford La Lucia 56-7. A special mention must go to Scott Couzens for scoring 9 tries in total in the three pool matches.
Kearsney then played Northwood in the Cup semi-final and had to work hard for the final 15-5 win.
In the final Kearsney met Michaelhouse, taking the lead early on. But Michaelhouse capitalised on turnovers and scored three unconverted tries. Kearsney fought back with a great converted try in the last minute, to take the score to 15-12 with 30 seconds to go. Kearsney regained possession but Michaelhouse kept them out.
If your are not experiencing clear, comfortable vision you’re not going to cut it in the classroom or the sports field.
* Kearsney’s top 1st team tennis player Kade Mindry also represented South African in last week’s ITF U17 championships in Nairobi and at the Wanderers.
* These selections follow Tyson Andrews making the SA U16 water polo team and Wesley Marshall the SA U16 development water polo team earlier this year; whilst Bryce van der Merwe made the SA Junior Bass Angling team.
Hilton College soccer teams overshadowed by Kearsney College
THE Hilton College first soccer team, as of 21 July 2018 have played 8 won 5 drawn 1 and lost 3.
The season started well with a six-match unbeaten run.
On Saturday, 21 July 2018 at Hilton it was very much Kearsney College’s day.
Kearsney won 15 of the 20 matches against Hilton with the firsts taking the premier encounter 1-0 and the U16A and U15A clashes by the same margin with Kearsney coming out tops 4-1 in the U14A match-up.
Hilton won 2 of the 8 matches in the senior age group – the fifths and sevenths coming out tops and the seconds getting a draw.
Soccer success comes from clear, comfortable vision both on and off the ball.
In the U16s it was four wins from four matches for Kearsney.
In the U15s the Hilton B side won but the three other teams in the age group lost to Kearsney.
In the U14s the Hilton U14D side had a goalless draw but the three teams above them lost.
To ensure a platform for soccer success first take care of your defensive systems.
Next up For Hilton soccer is what should be an entertaining trip to St Charles on Saturday, 28 August.
HILTON COLLEGE SOCCER RESULTS
(to date)
First team
Friendlies
vs Treverton 2-0
vs Linpark 3-0
Festival
vs Empangeni 0-0
vs Brettonwood 1-0
vs Thomas More 1-0
KO round 1-0
KO round 1-4
Sat 21 July
vs Kearsney 0-1
Upcoming
Sat 28 July vs St Charles (A)
Tues 31 July vs Westville (A)
Sat 11 Aug vs Michaelhouse (A)
Sat 1 Sept vs Northwood (H)
Sat 8 Sept vs Kearsney (A)
Saturday 21 July 2018 at home to Kearsney
1sts 0-1
2nds 0-0
3rds 0-1
4ths 0-2
5ths 5-1
6ths 2-4
7ths 4-1
8ths 2-3
U16A 0-1
U16B 0-4
U16C 4-7
U16D 0-5
U15A 0-1
U15B 3-1
U15C 2-3
U15D 2-3
U14A 1-4
U14B 0-1
U14C 1-2
U14D 0-0
Soccer, like life, comes with its fair share of bumps and bruises. Time out to refresh and rejuvenate is a must.
Hilton College first team starting XI vs Kearsney
- William Hoole
- Freddie Steenfeldt-Kristensen
- Michael Makris (capt)
- Lwandilulwazi Ndlovu
- Tanaka Matsa
- Darrel Nkomo
- Kopano Segoale
- Simi Bhembe (vice-capt)
- Sicelo Mahlangu
- Sebego Seabi
- William RawKearsney College firsts soccer team
1 Jethro Strydom
2 Aidan Bossert
3 Luke Gibbon
4 Gcina Gumede (capt)
5 Christopher Kiggen
6 Fin McLean
7 Joshua Barrett
8 Jordan Kellaway (vice-capt)
9 Ayoola Morakinyo
10 Liam Maguire
11 Ben Proctor
12 Jordan Baker (sub)
13 Thobani Xhakaza (sub)
14 Lwazi Gwebu (sub)
15 Cameron Whittaker (sub)
16 Nkateko Khoza (sub)
17 Menzi Mhlungu (sub)