Sports Highlights

JAMIE HYDE

Three years 1st XI Cricket team and 2020 Captain Year 13 student Jamie Hyde has been a large part of the 1st XI Cricket team for the past three years. This year Jamie took on the captaincy for the 2019/2020 season ensuring the team have been committed and organised in what is a challenging sport. Over the course of this year so far, Jamie has been a real ‘allrounder’ - batting, bowling and playing as an outstanding fielder. He has been an inspiration to his team. His 47 off 51 balls against Botany Downs Secondary was a major factor in the team winning that match, and the team placed 5th in the Auckland Secondary Schools 1B grade. They played 11, won 5, lost 5 and drew 1.

KABIR PATEL

1st XI Cricket and 1st XV Rugby 2019/2020 Year 12 student Kabir Patel has represented Kristin in both Rugby and Cricket at first-team level in the 2019 and 2020 seasons. As an opening batsman for the 1st XI, Kabir has been a major contributor to the team’s success this year. His best innings was 67 not out. Kabir also opens the bowling. A rightarm medium-fast bowler, Kabir was the second leading wickettaker for the season. He has also played for the 1st XV Rugby team. An outside back with speed, he is prepared to also go the hard yards for the team. He is another committed student, fully engaged in Kristin school life.

JESSICA (JESS) MACHADO DE CRUZE

Year 13 Basketball, Tennis, Athletics, Volleyball and Senior School Sports Committee 2020 Year 13 student Jess Machado de Cruze has engaged in numerous sports during her time here at Kristin. She has taken on the best in athletics competing in the Javelin at North Harbour and Auckland championships where she has placed in the top three. Jess also loves playing team sports such as Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball. A committed player, she enjoys the fact that playing sport helps bring people together with similar interests who also enjoy the competitive nature of sport.

JACK GULLIVER

Four years 1st XV Rugby, Basketball Referee and Touch Referee Year 13 student Jack Gulliver has been in the Kristin 1st XV for four years. As a prop, he is technically very sound and also a most damaging runner with the ball in hand. Jack captained the 1st XV in their opening win over the visiting school from Vancouver, Lord Byng Secondary, 31 - 5 earlier in Term 1. His commitment to the team and desire to achieve have been a major influence on the Rugby programme here at Kristin. Jack has also coached Rippa Rugby in the Junior School as well as helping out refereeing in other sports, most notably Basketball where he is nationally ranked.

KRISTIN COLTS

Unbeaten (final cancelled) Kristin Colts performed admirably in Term 1 and made it through to the final of the College Sport Junior Open Afternoon Grade, remaining unbeaten and winning their division. The final unfortunately was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The year began with a pre-season tour to Hawke’s Bay in midJanuary. This provided the opportunity for valuable team bonding and the chance to play five matches in quick succession.

Season highlights:

Nic Wallace 86 against Rangitoto College and Krrish Hira-Patel with 44.

Arahan Chattopadhyay 22 against Selwyn College and 3 wickets for 16 runs bowling.

Noah Roadley bowled well throughout the season as well and claimed 3/27 against KingsWay School/Mahurangi College.

Jack Gulliver