Cricket:
Kearsney lost the toss and were put in to bat on what was always going to be a tricky track as a result of the heavy rain during the week.
The ball seamed around and the spinners also managed purchase and turn. Dylan Wiggett (38) played with aggression, as did Michael de Beer (57) as cautious cricket would inevitably result in dismissal. Take nothing away from a competent Michaelhouse team which utilised the conditions superbly and Kearsney were eventually bowled out for 20
Classically, wind and sun ensured that the track would dry out and play better as the day progressed; and Michaelhouse made 223/3 to win the game by seven wickets as a result. Whilst they were pushed to the 48th over, the result was never in doubt.
It was an excellent game of cricket which showcased two good sides playing cricket in the true spirit of the game and was appreciated by a sizeable crowd.
Kearsney 1st X1: 203 all out (Wiggett 38, De Beer 57)
Michaelhouse 1st X1: 223/3
Michaelhouse won by 7 wickets
BASKETBALL
There was a great deal of anticipation for the 1st team fixture, the first time in four years that Kearsney had hosted Michaelhouse, and particularly that Michaelhouse had beaten Kearsney in a closely fought match at the ISSBT.
The first quarter was a closely contested affair with both teams feeling out each other, to see how best to overcome their defenses. Kearsney was slightly ahead 13-8.
Michaelhouse had a good second quarter and managed to make up the deficit through some good shooting. Kearsney was too quick to foul and gave the visitors free throws, of which they took full advantage. The momentum of the game was turning in Michaelhouse’s favour, which saw them 20-18 up going into half-time.
The third quarter was evenly balanced, with Kearsney managing to wrestle back the lead from ‘House. The quarter ended with Kearsney two points up at 32-30.
Kearsney took control in the fourth quarter as the visitors faded under the full-court man-to-man pressure, only managing to score four points during the final quarter. It was Kearsney’s best scoring quarter, allowing them to put on an unassailable lead.
Kearsney ran out deserving winners 48-34 – their largest winning margin since 2018.
Top Performers
Kearsney: Reabetswe Sithole 16 points; Motheo Ramotering & Kemani Pingston 8; Luca Borrigerio 7
Michaelhouse: Matthew Asherson 10 points; Kyle Farndell 6
Sports report compiled by Sure Miles at Working Words
Photographer: Hannah Shirley
