Author: L. Crankshaw

Sport 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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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!

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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.

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Huge congratulations to our matric cricketers, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀 and 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘄, on receiving their 𝟱𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗽 for Union High School’s 1st XI!

𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥.

Well done, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 and 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 – the Union family is incredibly proud of you!

Sport Results

Union High School is proud of its four swimmers who represented the school at the third 𝗔-𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗔 held in Gqeberha today.

𝗭𝗼ë 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 delivered a fantastic set of results, securing 2nd place in the 200m IM and 2nd place in the 50m Breaststroke, along with two 3rd-place finishes in the 100m Freestyle and 50m Freestyle.

𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲 put in a brilliant effort across multiple events, claiming 1st place in the 50m Backstroke and 200m IM, while also earning 3rd place in the 100m Freestyle, 50m Fly and 50m Breaststroke.

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 showed great promise and determination, finishing 8th in the 100m Freestyle and 9th in both the 50m Backstroke and 50m Breaststroke.

𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗞𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮-𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘇𝗮 also impressed, swimming to a 4th place finish in the 50m Freestyle, 7th in the 100m Freestyle and 3rd in the 50m Backstroke.

𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 – 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥!