Author: L. Crankshaw

Sport Results

The past Friday, 16 March, was a day filled with excitement and determination as Union High School’s senior rugby players travelled to Makhanda to participate in the annual Graeme Day.

The u/16A team kicked off the day’s proceedings with a challenging match against Daniël Pienaar. Despite their best efforts, the Union side faced a tough defeat with a score of 36-5. However, this match served as a valuable learning experience, highlighting key areas for improvement that will undoubtedly contribute to their future success.

The main event of the day for the Union supporters featured Union’s 1st XV rugby team taking on the formidable Daniël Pienaar side.

The game started off on a promising note, with Union displaying great skill and determination in the first quarter. Unfortunately, a quick turnover by Daniël Pienaar led to their first try, setting the tone for the rest of the match. While Union had opportunities to score tries, luck was not on their side.

At halftime, the score stood at 6-19 in favour of Daniël Pienaar. Despite the wind at their backs in the second half, Union struggled to put points on the board, while their opponents continued to capitalize on their chances. The final score of the game was 6-48 in favour of Daniël Pienaar.

Although the outcome may not have been what Union High School desired, there were many positive aspects to take away from the match. The team showed great tenacity and resilience, and their performance serves as a valuable learning experience moving forward.

With a festival on the horizon this weekend, there is much anticipation and excitement for the future matches to come.

Sport Results

Union tennis player John-Henry King represented the u/15 Eastern Cape Schools Tennis Team at the 𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗖𝗨𝗣 (𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘦), contested in Cape Town this weekend.

𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯-𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘺 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴’ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴’ 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘮.

Sport Results

Our 1st senior hockey girls participated in the annual 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 in East London over the weekend.

vs Clarendon Girls’ High School: 0 – 0
vs Hoërskool Sasolburg: 2 – 1
vs Duineveld: 1 – 0
vs Witteberg: 2 – 1

Sport Results

Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s junior hockey girls enjoyed a fantastic start to their season with impressive results against DSG in Makhanda.

The 𝗨/𝟭𝟯𝗖 side put on a captivating performance, gaining confidence as the match progressed, and emerged victorious with a score of 3-0. 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 to goal scorers Mellissa Marais (2) and Luphiwo Maloyi (1).

The 𝗨/𝟭𝟯𝗕 side treated the spectators to a wonderful display of hockey and secured a well-deserved win with a score of 1-0. 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮!

In a fast-paced 𝗨/𝟭𝟯𝗔 match, Union’s defense did a stellar job holding the DSG side at bay during the first half. Captain Miley Burger, supported by her teammates, scored the first goal of the match just 10 seconds before halftime. DSG responded strongly in the second half, scoring two quick goals. With just 6 seconds left on the clock, Union’s Logan Marais delighted the Union supporters by scoring a goal, resulting in a thrilling 2-all draw.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴! 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

A special thank you to DSG for graciously hosting our teams

Sport Results

Congratulations to Union High School, Graaff-Reinet cricketer Leander Kraai who was acknowledged during a recent assembly for a stellar performance in a match against Cradock High School, during which he claimed 𝟱 𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 in 6.2 overs, conceding only 20 runs.