1st XI vs Selborne College (Declaration, Lower field)
St Andrew’s College won the toss versus Selborne College and did well to bat out their allotted 65 overs on Lower’s pitch which had a tinge of green to it. Openers, William Beamish (85) and debutant Rhys Wiblin (81) combined well at the crease, creating a solid foundation for College’s innings of 268/5.
This left Selborne 55 overs for their run chase, and with free flowing Border batsmen, Jacque van der Merwe and Tre’ Gilbert in the lineup, College would have to hit their lines and lengths. College found two early wickets, and thereafter the van der Merwe and Gilbert duo applied the pressure and showed their class, making the most of College’s erred lengths, and blasted Lower field’s square boundaries.
Selborne were firmly on the front foot on 165/3 after 31 overs, and like Friday night’s T20 match College had to find a way to respond. William Beamish was thrown the ball by his Captain Mitchell Coventry, Mitchell recently promoted to Captain after incumbent Captain Murray Wilson broke his hand in the College Premier League, whilst successfully diving for a catch in the outfield. Wiliam Beamish gave it is all in the match up versus van der Merwe, who unfortunaly, when on 99 was trapped in front by Beamish, reigniting the College team.
Thereafter a mix up led to Tre’ Gilbert’s run out for 67 and College had managed to put the breaks on, with Selborne needing 75 runs in the last hour of 16 overs. College tossed Rhys Wiblin the ball encouraging the Selborne batsmen to take on his leggies, but Selborne went somewhat quiet finishing the drawn match on 249/5, with Waedan Plaaitjies on 64 not out.
A very well done to both teams for producing an intriguing declaration match and for following up the animated Friday’s nights T20 match with superb entertainment in a testing day of declaration cricket.
1st XI vs Selborne College (T20) (Day night match, Knowling field)
St Andrew’s College 182/5 (William Beamish 56 (27), Samuel Scheckter 38 (21), Mark Were 32*(13), Andy Holmes 14*(7)
Selborne College 155/7 (Joe Wostenholm 3/29, Samuel Scheckter 3/26)
St Andrew’s College won by 27 runs
1st XI vs Selborne College (Declaration, Lower field)
St Andrew’s College 268/6 (65 overs) (William Beamish 85, Whys Wiblin 81)
Selborne College 249/5 (55 overs)
Match drawn
Water Polo Report: 15 – 18 February 2024
Vides 1st Team Tournament Highlights:
The 1st team embarked on a journey to East London for the annual Vides water polo tournament at Selborne, showcasing their prowess in the pool. Despite a hiatus in fixtures since the St Andrew’s College Shield, the team commenced the tournament impressively. The opening match against St Albans was a tightly contested affair, resulting in a hard-fought 6-5 victory. On day two, the team faced a resilient Grey Bloemfontein but clinched a 7-4 triumph, setting a positive tone for the competition. In the final pool fixture against Stirling, some lapses led to conceding easy goals, but the team secured a 13-4 win.
The quarterfinal proved to be a stern test against Reddam Constantia, where both teams displayed exceptional skills. In a closely fought battle, Reddam emerged victorious with an 8-7 score, relegating our team to the 5th-8th position bracket. Facing a formidable St Davids team, the physical challenge posed difficulties, resulting in a 9-6 loss.
The tournament’s final showdown against local rivals Grey High was a gripping contest. Despite a slow start that left the team trailing 6-2, a late surge showcased excellent water polo skills. Unfortunately, the effort fell short, resulting in a narrow 7-6 loss and an overall 8th position out of 16 schools. The team now looks ahead to the final tournament of the season at KES, recognizing the need for improvement.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Mr. Michael Turner, who not only managed the team but also served as the official driver, ensuring proper warm-ups before each match.
U16 St Stithians Basketball Tournament
The St Andrew’s College U16A Basketball team participateed in the U16 St Stithians College Basketball tournament.
Results of Day 1:
Match 1 vs St Alban’s 16 -31 Loss
Match 2 vs St Charles 31-20 Win
Match 3 vs St Stithians U15 32-17 Win
On Day 2 and 3 of the St Stithians basketball tournament, St Andrew’s College U16A team competed against St Benedict’s in the Top Sixteen in a fierce battle to secure a spot in the Quarterfinals. Despite their best efforts, St Benedict’s proved to be a formidable opponent, defeating the College U16A side.
Undeterred by the setback, the boys regrouped and faced Falcon College from Zimbabwe in the 9-16th Placing Matches. The St Andrew’s College U16A team emerged victorious against Falcon, showcasing their competitive spirit and teamwork.
The win against Falcon College earned the boys a spot in the 11-12th Position Match against St David’s Marist Inanda. However, the fast-paced playing style of St David’s presented a tough challenge for the College U16A team, resulting in a loss in a hard-fought match.
Throughout the tournament, the boys and coaches gained valuable experience and honed their skills as a cohesive unit. The challenges faced on the tour provided opportunities for growth and development, enabling the team to form strong bonds and improve their performance on the court.
The St Andrew’s College U16A team looks forward to building on their experiences from the St Stithians tournament and translating them into further growth and success in their basketball journey.
Results of Day 2
Match 4 vs St Benedicts 07-29 Loss
Macth 5 vs Faclon College 19-15 Win
Day 3
Match 6 vs St David’s 13-43 Loss
Well done to the boys for finishing 12th in the St Stithians Basketball tournament.
