Sport Results

Senior Cricket vs Framesby – Results

1st XI T20 Match

On a bright and competitive day of cricket, Union High School 1st XI faced off against Framesby High School in a T20 encounter. Winning the toss, Union High School elected to bowl first.

Framesby made full use of the batting conditions, posting a formidable 169 runs in their 20 overs. Despite the challenging target, Mohammed Ahmed stood out with an impressive bowling performance, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs in his 4 overs  a commendable effort under pressure.

In response, Union High School began their chase with a positive mindset but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Ultimately, they were bowled out for 83 runs, falling short of the target.

  • Result: Framesby won by 86 runs
  • Best Bowler (Union High School): Mohammed Ahmed – 3/36 (4 overs)

U15 Match

In the U15 clash, Framesby batted first and delivered an explosive performance with the bat, setting a daunting total of 305 runs.

Union High School’s bowlers worked hard to contain the opposition, with Thimna Qofo delivering a notable performance by picking up 3 crucial wickets, showcasing both skill and perseverance.

Chasing a steep target, Union High School U15 showed great determination but were ultimately bowled out for 122 runs, falling short by 183 runs.

  • Result: Framesby U15 won by 183 runs
  • Best Bowler (Union High School): Thimna Qofo – 3 wickets

Both teams displayed great sportsmanship and effort throughout the matches. Union High School will take valuable lessons from the encounters as they continue to develop their cricketing potential

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Senior Cricket vs Masizakhe Cricket Club – Results

Union High School vs Masizakhe Cricket Club
Union High School claimed a confident 8-wicket victory over Masizakhe Cricket Club in an exciting T20 match.

After winning the toss, Union High School elected to bowl first and made excellent use of the conditions. Masizakhe Cricket Club were restricted to 95 all out in the 15th over, struggling to build momentum against a disciplined bowling attack. Trystan Hulleman was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with an impressive 3-wicket haul Imitha with to wickets in his first match for the first Team well done.

In response, Union High School’s top order delivered a composed batting performance. Despite losing a wicket during the powerplay, the team remained unfazed. De Beer and Yaaseen Kazi anchored the innings with a solid partnership, sticking to their game plan and rotating the strike well.

Yaaseen Kazi scored a valuable 37 runs before being dismissed, while De Beer played a mature knock, finishing not out on 28 after opening the innings and guiding the team home.

Union High School reached the target comfortably, securing the win with 8 wickets in hand.

A special mention goes to Daniel Marais and Xavier Barlow, who proudly represented the school in their 50th match – a remarkable milestone.

Well done to all the players on a solid all-round performance and a well-deserved victory!

Bulletin

Primary Speech Day

On Friday morning our Grade 5 to 7 learners eagerly participating in our annual Primary Department 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 – showcasing not only their talent, but also their growth and courage.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲!

Grade 5:
Runner-up:  Kelly van Rensburg
Winner: Saskia Strydom

Grade 6:|
Runner-up:  Taylor Jacobs
Winner: Layla Ott

Grade 7:
Runner-up: Abdullah Muhammad
Winner:      Iminathi Jaxa

Sport Results

Junior Cricket vs Graeme College – Results

Union High School 𝘃𝘀 Graeme College – 𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀

𝗨/𝟭𝟯𝗔

The Union u/13A side set the tone for the weekend with two 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 performances.

On Friday, 26 September, Union piled on 149/3 thanks to a classy 55 from 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 and an unbeaten 50 from 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀.

The bowlers then stole the show – none more so than 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝘀, who ripped through the Graeme batting order with a devastating spell of 6/11, which included a brilliant 𝘩𝘢𝘵-𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬!

Backed up by 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 (2/6), Graeme were skittled for just 24, giving Union a thumping 125-run victory.

The team carried that momentum into Saturday’s clash, where they put up another strong total of 203/5.

𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 shone with a composed 55 not out, well supported by 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (32) and 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 (31).

With the ball, Phillips, Kingwill and Holmes once again did the damage, sharing six wickets between them. Graeme could only muster 90 in reply, handing Union a dominant 113-run win.

𝗨/𝟭𝟭𝗔

The u/11A boys had two 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 against strong opposition.

On Friday, Graeme posted 160/7, despite a strong bowling effort from 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗸 (2/13), 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 (2/15) and 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗱 (2/28). Union’s batting couldn’t match the effort, falling short by 104 runs.

The Saturday game saw Union dismissed for 49, with Graeme cruising to victory by 7 wickets. Still, Union celebrated wickets from 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗶, 𝗱𝗲 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗱, who never stopped fighting.

U/11B vs Graeme College

Graeme scored 150/9, with Owami Kotishini taking 4/14. Union replied with 78 all out, Andre Putter top scoring with 34. Union lost by 72 runs.

Union batted first and posted 71 runs, with Simo Mcinga top-scoring with 24. Graeme chased down the target, losing 4 wickets in the process. Bhote Mussa impressed with the ball, taking 3 for 10, but Union went down by 6 wickets.

𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

It was a weekend filled with 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 and 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 across all age groups. The u/13A side led by example, delivering two emphatic wins, while the u/11A and u/9A teams showed great fighting spirit against strong Graeme outfits.

From Holmes’ magical hat-trick to Stern’s composed half-century, the Union cricketers gave their supporters plenty to cheer about, making for a truly 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵.