Hockey Report – 6 May 2024
Last week, St Andrews College U14A and U16A teams journeyed to Gqeberha to participate in the Hibbert Cup and Plate tournaments. Successful pool matches against Paul Roos and Waterkloof on Thursday saw both teams proceed to the quarter-finals of the tournament. Both teams failed to progress in their quarter finals matches and played for seventh and eighth position on the final day. The under 14 team lost this match in shoot-outs against Pearson, resulting in a final standing of 8th place. The under 16A team won their shootout against Garsfontein to finish 7th. Exceptional hockey was played by both teams under difficult conditions. Well, done to the players and coaches.
There were also home matches on Friday afternoon against Port Alfred High School. The results of these matches were:
SAC u16B won 1-0 against PAHS U16A
SAC 3rds drew 1-1 against PAHS 2nds
SAC 2nds won 3-0 against PAHS 1sts.
Rugby Report
Last week, College participated in the Grey High School Festival alongside engaging in local fixtures against PJ Olivier and Pearson. This report summarizes the outcomes of these events, highlighting both successes and areas for improvement.
The Grey Festival showcased a mixed bag of results for College. While our teams demonstrated competitiveness against evenly matched opponents, they encountered difficulties when facing physically larger teams. This exposed the need for enhancing our physical conditioning and refining our game to better align with our team’s strengths.
The 3rd team delivered an impressive win over PJ Olivier 1st XV, in a wonderful game on Lower on Saturday. Additionally, the U14A and U16A teams secured commendable victories against St John’s.
Looking ahead, the entire club eagerly anticipates the upcoming fixture against Cambridge. This presents an opportunity for teams to regroup and build on the lessons learnt.
On Thursday the 1st XV played Parkton, despite a scrappy affair, the College team emerged triumphant with a score of 27-15, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. On Saturday the match against Jeppe posed significant challenges, particularly in the first half where Jeppe’s physicality and aggression tested our team’s resolve. Although the second half showcased improved direction and determination from College, Jeppe’s formidable defence held strong. Despite our best efforts, late tries from Jeppe skewed the final score to 5-33, possibly understating the College team’s commitment and effort.
Special thanks are extended to all staff members who supported the teams during the Grey High School Festival and contributed to the success of the local fixtures against Pearson and PJ Olivier.
Sports report sent from St Andrews College
