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Due to bad weather Friday’s T20 games were called off.

Union 2nd XI vs Marlow
Union batsmen were bowled out for 63 in 17 overs.
• Liyabona top-scored with 15 runs off 25 balls, striking three fours, before being run out.
• Qhama added 9 runs off 15 balls, including one boundary.
Marlow started aggressively in their chase, needing 64 runs for victory, and dominated from the start.
Marlow won with 10 wickets.

U/15 match was called off when rain interrupted.

1St XI Match Report
Union High School produced an excellent bowling performance to dismiss Marlow for 74 runs.
The standout bowler was Yaaseen Kazi, who delivered an outstanding spell of 5 wickets for 14 runs in 7 overs, including 2 maiden overs, putting Marlow under significant pressure.
In reply, Union High School struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at crucial stages. Despite a promising start with the ball, Union could not maintain composure during the chase, eventually falling short.
Result: Marlow won the match by 22 runs.

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Friday 06/02/26

Union U/11A vs College Hill – T20

Union won the toss and elected to bat first. Liam Raath and Mark Copeman opened the innings and made a positive start. Mark Copeman contributed 13 runs, while Liam Raath top-scored with 21. Despite the good opening partnership, disciplined bowling from College Hill restricted Union to a total of 60 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Union began well with the ball but struggled to maintain discipline, conceding too many extras. This allowed College Hill to build momentum and chase down the target comfortably, winning the match by 7 wickets.

Union U/13A vs College Hill – T20

Union U/13A produced a dominant performance to defeat College Hill by 116 runs. Batting first, Union posted an impressive 162/3 in 20 overs, led by a superb innings from Grant Murray, who scored 72 off 50 balls*. He was well supported by Matthew Bosch (41), while Edwin Holmes added a quick 18 off 10* at the death.

In reply, Union’s bowlers were outstanding, dismissing College Hill for just 46 in 17.4 overs. Bhotte Mussa led the attack with excellent figures of 3/6, supported by Ben Wormald (2/15) and Grant Murray (1/2), as constant pressure and sharp fielding kept College Hill on the back foot.

A comprehensive all-round team performance from Union U/13A.

Saturday 07/02/26

U11A Cricket Match Report: Union achieved a convincing 8-wicket victory against College Hill. After College Hill won the toss and elected to bat, Union’s bowlers maintained good discipline and control, restricting the opposition to 74/6 in 30 overs. Mark Copeman was the leading bowler, claiming three wickets.

In reply, Union batted patiently and responsibly. Mark Copeman Liam Raath(13) anchored the innings with Mark unbeaten 34, guiding Union to 76/2 in 26.2 overs and securing the win.

U/13A Match Report: Union U/13A delivered a ruthless performance to secure a 9-wicket victory over College Hill.

College Hill were dismissed for just 12 in 9.3 overs, with Edwin Holmes producing an exceptional spell of 6/3, backed up by Sintayu Kaitro (2/7) and Grant Murray (1/2).

Union chased down the target comfortably, reaching 13/1 in 3.2 overs winning by 9 wickets

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Union High School’s 1st XI delivered a strong all-round performance against Cradock High School on Saturday, 30 January, after winning the toss and choosing to bat.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟱𝟰 in 50 overs, built around a fine unbeaten 136 from 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆. Captain 𝗬𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗶 added a composed 91, while 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯𝘀’ quick 63 helped Union finish their innings on a positive note.

In reply, Cradock found it tough against a disciplined Union bowling attack and were bowled out for 47. 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗮 impressed with 5 wickets and Yaaseen Kazi followed up his batting with a tidy spell of 5 for 18. It was a rewarding team effort and a valuable learning experience for everyone involved.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘺, 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴

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On Saturday, 30 January, Union High School’s u15A cricket team delivered a composed performance against their Hoër Volkskool Graaff-Reinet counterparts, securing a 110-run victory.

After winning the toss, Union elected to bat first and built a competitive total of 159 runs, with 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 leading the way with a top score of 29. The boys showed great determination at the crease, working patiently and supporting one another to set a strong foundation for the match.

Defending their total, Union’s bowlers produced a dominant display. 𝗞𝘄𝗲𝘇𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 was outstanding, delivering a superb spell of 6 overs, including 2 maidens and claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs.

He was well supported by 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗻𝗮 𝗤𝗼𝗺𝗳𝘂, who added further pressure with 3 wickets for 17 runs.

Together, the bowling attack dismantled the Volkskool batting lineup and sealed a comprehensive win.

𝘒𝘸𝘦𝘻𝘪’𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥

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We were delighted to acknowledge some 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 today.

𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 produced a superb spell against Stirling High School, claiming an impressive 5 wickets for just 30 runs in his 7 overs. 𝗬𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗶 was simply sensational against Westering High School, taking a remarkable 7 wickets for only 18 runs in 7 overs. Adding to the accolades, 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 delivered a true all-round performance against Westering, finishing with 5 wickets for 18 runs in 9.3 overs and then backing it up with a well-earned 56 runs with the bat.

𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.

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1^st TEAM REPORT

Union High School 1st XI faced the Old Boys in a 50-over match. The Old Boys set a formidable total of 396, with standout batting from Jonathan Crankshaw (155) and Michael Biggs (106). Best Union High bowling came from Yaaseen Kazi (10 overs, 2 maidens, 38 runs) and Sibabalwe Mbutye (3 wickets). 

In reply, Union High struggled against disciplined bowling, but young Callum Jacobs showed great determination, scoring 88. Old Boys’ Carl Bezuidenhout impressed with 3 wickets for just 10 runs in 5 overs. 

U15 REPORT

Union bowled first and managed to restrict the Old boys to 187. A good bowling performance by all the bowlers. Union then went in to bat and made a good chase managing to come with in 30runs of the target.  But unfortunately fell short.

Union lost by 27 runs. Special mention to Dante Mills 29, Ryan collet 19.

Dante Mills was named u15 Player Off The Day

2nd Team Report

The Old Boys posted a commanding 303 all out in 37.4 overs, driven by a strong top-order performance. For Union High, Warren Barlow (2/46) and Carl Veriel (3/36) provided the key breakthroughs, briefly slowing the scoring. 

In reply, Union High 2nd XI struggled to build momentum and were dismissed for 80. A special mention goes to Qhama Jacobs for his determined 25 runs.

Prize-giving awards: 
– U15 Player of the Day: Dante Mills 
– 2nd Team Breakthrough Player: Carl Viljoen 
– 1st Team Bowler: Richard Murray 
– Dave Stern Memorial Award: Yonela Wana 
– 1st Team Batsman: Callum Jacobs 
– Most Valuable Player: Callum Jacobs 

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Union High School’s u13A cricket team enjoyed a competitive and rewarding weekend at the 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, showcasing great promise across three hard-fought matches.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 against Knysna, posting a competitive 97 in 19 overs. 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗱 and 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 anchored the innings with composed knocks of 23 apiece, setting the platform for a superb bowling performance. Union’s bowlers applied relentless pressure, dismissing Knysna for just 58 and 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟯𝟵-𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 through disciplined and intelligent cricket.

𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲. Batting first, Union worked hard for their 70/8, with 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗯𝗼 𝗠𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 top-scoring with a determined 24 and 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆 adding a valuable unbeaten 18.

𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦.

The team responded in outstanding fashion in their final match against Muir, producing a dominant all-round performance. Muir were restricted to 46/7 through tight, controlled bowling, before Union chased down the target with confidence and intent.

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘇 once again impressed with an unbeaten 20, guiding Union to an emphatic 8-wicket victory and rounding off a weekend full of growth, teamwork and encouraging performances.

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U15A Cricket: Union vs Westering

Union High School’s u15A cricketers produced a great performance against Westering High School on Saturday, 17 January.

After losing the toss and being sent in to field, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, with Thimna Qomfo striking early to remove two batsmen and apply pressure.

Westering steadied the ship to reach 144/5 at drinks, but it was after the break that Union’s determination shone through. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝟳, with a standout spell from Josh Kingwill, who claimed an outstanding 5/24, well supported by Thimna Qomfo (2/17), Salmaan Steele (1/14) and Nathaneal Philips (2/43).

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱𝟴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, Union got off to a positive start thanks to solid contributions from Salmaan Steele and Jordan Maritz. A flurry of wickets threatened to derail the chase, but Josh Kingwill once again rose to the occasion.

𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 56 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦-𝘸𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘯.

Valuable runs from Salmaan (21) and Jordan (22) ensured 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 and a well-deserved victory to be proud of.

1^st Team report

Union High School’s 1st XI produced a commanding all-round performance in their 𝟱𝟬-𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 yesterday, laying the foundation for victory with a superb display in the field.

After Westering won the toss and chose to bat, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗲𝘁, applying relentless pressure and showing excellent discipline. Westering were dismissed for just 68, with the standout performance coming from 𝗬𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗶, whose outstanding spell of 7.3 overs for only 18 runs yielded an incredible seven wickets. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘮.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. Dwayne Koeberg and Leander Kraai anchored the innings with a confident 50-run partnership, calmly guiding their side towards the target and removing any doubt about the outcome. Union crossed the line with eight wickets in hand, rounding off a dominant performance that highlighted both their bowling strength and batting depth.

𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧.

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Well done to u13 cricketer, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, on scoring 112 runs off just 66 balls in a recent encounter against Laer Volkskool – 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘣 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦!