Category: Sport Results

Cricket, Sport Results

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

Cricket, Sport Results

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

Cricket, Sport Results

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.

Cricket, Sport Results

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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