Sports News from Kearsney College vs Hilton College Clash on Saturday.
Kearsney 1st XV lost to Hilton 1st XV 10-53
After a spirited performance against Clifton last weekend, Kearsney fronted up against a far more formidable foe in Hilton College this weekend. The visitors started the game fast and within the first 13 minutes had crossed the whitewash three times, to be leading 19-0 after the first quarter.
Kearsney’s Doan Nel was next to add points to the scoreboard with a well taken penalty from 45m out, to put the One Stripes on the scoreboard.
The half ended with Hilton scoring again from a penalty move 5m out from the Kearsney goal line, giving them a 29-3 lead at the break.
Kearsney started the second half with a different urgency and, despite trying to up the tempo of the game with a number of quick taps, failed to do much damage to Hilton’s defensive line. The visitors scored again after a quick tap gained them momentum, which narrowed the Kearsney defense, and allowed them to expose the space on the edge with some neat handling.
Hilton went on to score a further three tries, before Bhuko Hlwatika crossed for Kearsney’s first and only try of the game, after some good transitional play between backs and forwards in the last play of the match.
Hilton’s dominant performance was reflected in the final 53-10 score.
HOCKEY
Kearsney 1st X1 lost to Hilton 1st X1 0-2
On Saturday Kearsney played against Hilton’s top-rated 1st hockey team, in a game which the visitors won 2-0.
Hilton played well in parts of the game with Kearsney making some crucial mistakes. Hilton scored their first goal because of poor defence and their second came from a quick counter-attack.
Kearsney didn’t take advantage of their chances in the first half. In the last 10 minutes of the second half, however, they started to play better, but it was too late. Hilton defended well and easily broke through Kearsney’s midfield defence.
Rugby pic: Jack Sternberg
Report sent from Kearsney College
