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Not easy becoming a Springbok

From the Editor

Kingsridge netball riding high

Sri Lanka was a weird and wonderful experience

Playing for Dale a lot of fun

Hudson will be poorer without Jason

Gonubie Primary’s budding athlete

Geoffrey makes splendid 102 not out

Hudson U13A team secures major sponsor

Discussion leads to success for this captain

Reinhardt’s parents inspire him

No stopping Hudson’s Sine and Akhona

Kingsridge Steel band’s in tune

There’s no stopping Kingsridge

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Not easy

becoming a

Springbok By BRIAN McLEAN

Becoming a Springbok scout is the dream of many a young boy and one which came true for Grade 12 Selborne College pupil, Steven Medcalf. Says Steven: “I started scouting at age 11. Both my parents were scouts and they encouraged me. “The longer I was in the movement I then realised I wanted to become a Bok.’’ Selborne College Springbok scout Steven Medcalf

Steven adds becoming a scout teaches one plenty of life lessons.

“I’ve learnt the importance of being able to interact with people and also learnt so many important life skills. One learns so much and it’s also a lot of fun.’’ Here’s what Steven did for his Springbok badge requirements: • Planned, organised and completed a service project in 40 hours; • Built a playground out of tyres for a children’s home in Fort Jackson; • Planned and organised a camp for a whole troop; • Built a construction that had to take no less than six hours to complete out of just ropes and poles; • Built a banna bridge; • Cooked a three-course meal over an open fire and • Completed a 30km hike. For the three-course meal the starter was pigs in blanket, the main course was a chicken casserole dish and desert, apple pie. The hike was completed just outside Uitenhage where it took eight hours just to get through 4km of dense bush.

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Yes, you have to be talented to become a Springbok scout. But it’s hard work reaching the top. 2

SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

From The Editor

After five years of successfully producing a full colour monthly magazine in print, School Sport Extra has taken the forward-thinking decision to go digital.

On this note also we take the opportunity to thank the many schools and especially those in the various IT departments for the cooperation.

Hopefully this bold decision will be beneficial to both schools as well as the magazine. A huge part of the decision was to increase our readership, attract new advertisers and also to overcome expensive print costs.

We encourage the schools to send any news or photographs to us for publication while we gratefully thank the many advertisers who over the years have continued to support us.

It also means that people from wherever in the country via the links, which the various schools have kindly agreed to set up, can now have access to the magazine when it comes to the various websites and facebook,

With the June/July holidays looming, we hope students, teachers and staff will enjoy the break and return ready to face the second half of the year. Brian McLean (Editor) 0837082734 Brian.extrasport@gmail.com

The Kingridge first netball team all packed and ready to take on all comers. The team has experienced a busy first half to the winter season.

Kingsridge netball riding high By QUENTIN HOGGE

he Kingsridge High School first netball team has had a busy first half of the winter season. The squad has participated in no less than three tournaments as well as Saturday weekly derbies. In March they visited Johannesburg and were placed sixth out of 32 schools at the St Andrews Festival. During this tournament Siphesihle Ngculu was selected as a Top Ten All Star Player team – a fine achievement. Then in April the team travelled to Pretoria and were placed fifth out of 22 schools at the National All Girls’ Festival. Siphesihle again impressed by being 3

named Player of the Tournament. Locally, the team won the Buffalo City Municipality Challenge recently after beating Stirling High in East London, thus qualifying to play in the East Cape Challenge this month. Taking two top Port Elizabeth school by the scruff of their necks Kinsridge annihilated Nico Malan 2614 and went on to pulverize the powerful Brandwag team 30-27. Coach Debbie Herbst was overjoyed. “The girls’ attitude to discipline and training is exemplary. They spend hours beyond practice times rehearsing skills and building team spirit and the result of all this dedication can be seen in the results,’’ she said. SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

Sri Lanka WAS A WEIRD AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE By BRIAN McLEAN

eet Siphamandla Krweqe, a promising Grade 11 Dale College cricketer. Siphamandla not only made the SA U19 cricket team in 2016 but also this year where he toured Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. 2016 was his first trip to Sri Lanka. A left hand opening bowler Siphamandla, who arrived at Dale from Hudson Park last year, said he really enjoyed visiting both Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe but that due to a recurring hamstring injury he only managed to play in five 50 over matches. He laughs when he says everything was so different in Sri Lanka. “Some bow and make weird sounds when they call each other both on and off the field but otherwise they are nice people,’’ he said. He started playing cricket at a young age in the township and arrived at Hudson Park in Grade 8. He added he had learnt that an opening bowler had to be mentally strong and know how to attack a batsman. Siphamandla who turns out for the Dale first cricket team is proud of the fact that last year when playing in the Coke Week for Border U19 he picked up the splendid figures of 5/40 in 9.3 overs against Western Province. Any advice to up-and-coming cricketers? “Sacrifice means putting in time and effort is what it takes,’’ was his reply.

Dale College left arm opening bowler Siphamandla Krweqe who has represented SA U19

Playing for Dale a lot of fun By BRIAN McLEAN

ale College Grade 12 pupil Mohluko Peter, says playing for the school’s first cricket team was lots of fun. But he added, there was also plenty of pressure not only from up-and-coming young cricketers who wanted to make the first team but also from other schools. Mohluko made the Rural U17 cricket team which was named after the Rural Cricket Week staged in Nelspruit last year. Of Nelspruit he said: “The locals there speak a different dialect and it’s so close to being out of the country. But everyone was very friendly.’’ An off-spin bowler and middle order bat, Mohluko started playing cricket when at George Randall but moved to Dale in Grade 10 and immediately played his way into the first team. Cricket, which he says he loves, is the only sport he plays. His best batting performance came in Nelspruit where he made 50 not out while with the ball he took 5/23 against Stirling firsts.

Dale first team cricketer Mohluko Peter says there’s a lot of pressure from up-and-coming players.

SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

Hudson will be poorer without

Gonubie Primary’s

Jason

budding

athlete

By BRIAN McLEAN

udson Park High will be all the poorer when Grade 12 ace batsman Jason Niemand says cheers at the end of the year. Jason, who bats at three for his school’s first team and four for his club Bohemians, was earlier this year called up for the Border senior team, also making the SA U19 side. “Last year I played a few matches for the Border Cricket Academy so I suppose my selection for the Border senior team was expected but not so soon,’’ he said. His cricket career began at primary school in Umthatha, followed by Lilyfontein and finally Hudson. “My cricket career really took off after moving to Hudson in Grade 10 but the foundation was laid at Lilyfontein to be honest,’’ he said. Jason, who also bowls off-spin and is considered a batting allrounder points out Hudson High have won the competitive Algie Cup the past three successive years and were close to being ranked seventh in the country. In March the Hudson first team attended the Coca-Cola T20 tournament in Stellenbosch where they reached but lost the final to St Stithians. Jason speaks highly of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and says he likes the way Virat plays the game. FAVOURITES: Colour: Green Food: Pasta TV show: Game of Thrones Hero: Sashan Tendulkar Role model: Father Guy 5

Gonubie Primary’s budding athlete Daniel Olabode shows his medals won in Cradock at the EC Athletics Championships. By BRIAN McLEAN

onubie Primary have a budding athlete in Grade 3 student Daniel Olabode. Daniel, who turns nine this year, represented the EC athletics team in the nationals staged in Potchefstroom earlier this year. He won his heats in the 80m sprint and came ninth in the final despite a leg injury. His athletics started at school meetings where he has excelled and is a sprinter over 80 and 100-metres. “It is the first time I will be competing in the nationals and I am excited but also a little bit nervous,’’ he said before his departure. Gonubie teacher Richard Schultz said Daniel outstrips other athletes by at least 20-metres over the 100-metre distance and that competing in Cradock at the EC Athletics Championships Daniel had finished first in both the 80 and 100-metres. But Daniel, who was born in Nigeria, is not just an athlete but also an all-rounder who plays right wing for the U9 school team and also captains the U9 cricket team where he opens both the batting and bowling.

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SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

Geoffrey makes splendid

102 not out

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Grens Deputy headboy Geoffrey Ross on his way to making 102 not out against Lilyfontein and selling a dummy on the rugby field. By BRIAN McLEAN

aking 100 not out proved very special for Grens High School cricketer and deputy head boy Geoffrey Ross. For the Grade 12 student it was his first century ever made against Lilyfontein. His eyes lit up when talking about it. “Although we went on to lose the match after the team made 135 all out I made 102 not out which eased the disappointment for me. “When my 50 came up I was really happy. I went on to score 102 not out off 35 balls also hitting 11 sizes and six fours. When I reached 100 it was a very special moment and my teammates cheered me on all the way,’’ he recollected. Geoffrey also opens the bowling for the team. But the burly student has another love in rugby. Last year he turned out for the school first team on the flank and was named vice-captain of the Border Academy team. He also made the Grant Khomo U16 side in 2015 and in 2015 and 2016 turned out for the Border U17 Sevens side. Academically he is also bright and part of the schools’ academic first team after he achieved over 75 percent in Grade 11. His dream is to play professional rugby or study engineering. Enjoy whichever, Geoffrey. FAVOURITES: Colour: Blue Food: Steak Music: House TV show: Sport Hero: Quinton de Kok Role model: Dad, Ian 6

SPORT STAR of the Month

Grens High School’s Geoffrey Ross has the honour of being named as SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA STAR OF THE MONTH. Geoffrey playing for the school first cricket team scored 102 not out against Lilyfontein, is deputy headboy and also a first rugby team hooker. His R200 cash voucher is on its way compliments of HARDWARE WAREHOUSE SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

The Hudson Park U13A rugby team who have found a valuable ally in the Stutt Group.

Hudson U13A team secures major sponsor T

he Hudson Park U13A rugby team have pulled off a major coup as they are now sponsored by the Stutt Group. Said Stutt Group’s Marketing Manager Brad Johnson: “We are very proud to sponsor this outstanding U13 A team. The Hudson Park U13A team is not just a noteworthy side in their age group but a fine group of young men who possess and display values held in high regard by Hudson Park Primary and Stutt Group alike. “These young men are honest and respectful, and play rugby with great sportsmanship. We are looking forward to a successful season with the team and wish them the best of luck. The Hudson U13A team is 1-Tyrese De Klerk, 2- Avuzwa Gazi, 3- Phiko Zuka, 4- Zuko Poswa, 5- Zenande Simani, 6Sipahle Madyaka, 7-Troy Allie, 8- Simon Kemp, 9- Alwande Ntini, 10- Lethu Gwarube, 11- Uvile 7

Vinjwa, 12- Nande Ndudula, 13Daniel Marillier, 14- Ovayo Jezile, 15Thomas Braun, 16- Iphe Siko, 17-Siso France, 18- Nqaba Bashe, 19- Nathan

Muzorewa, 20- Caleb Schwagele. Coaches: Byron Joseph and Lwazi Zangqa. Manager: Lisa Ninnerman.

SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

Discussion leads to success for this captain By BRIAN McLEAN

t was a decision by the Selborne College first cricket captain Jason Raubenheimer and his team to endeavour to beat the best at the start of the season which set the trend for a successful 2016/17. Jason explains: “In the past couple of years Selborne haven’t had the greatest of seasons so as a team we decided to get more serious,’’ he said. This discussion led to Selborne reaching the Algie Cup final where they lost to Hudson High and representing the Warriors in the Cricket SA Coca-Cola Schools’ T20 Championship. “That’s exactly what we were fighting for,’’ added Jason who has played cricket since Grade 2 at U13, U17 and U19 level. Describing himself as a bowling all-rounder, he best figures were remarkable 5/29 in 10 overs and this is the second year of making the Border U19 team. In addition Jason also plays rugby where he has turned out for the second and first teams. FAVOURITES: Colour: Red Food: Spaghetti Role model: His family

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SCHOOL SPORT EXTRA JULY 2017

Reinhardt’s parents inspire him

No stopping Hudson’s Sine and Akhona By BRIAN McLEAN

Nahoon Primary’s hurdler Reinhardt van Rensburg doing what he loves best. By BRIAN McLEAN

nother East London athlete who attended the SA Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom earlier this year is Nahoon Primary’s Reinhardt van Rensburg. Reinhardt, who will be turning 13, competed in the 80 and 200-metres hurdles in which he excelled. “I started athletics when in Grade 1 and did a lot of field events where I raced in the 100 and 200-metres and also the high jump but I did the best in hurdles which a started in Grade 4,’’ he said. It’s his first year at Nahoon Primary after arriving in East London with his parents from Pretoria and it was his fist provincial. He said he got his talent from his parents as his mother Nolene was a hurdler and his father Renier a sprinter. “Both inspire me and they are very supportive when it comes to all my sports,’’ he said. A Bulls fan, Reinhardt also plays cricket and rugby where plays as a wicketkeeper and centre respectively. 9

t’s not only Jason Niemand who has made a name for himself at cricket at Hudson Park High. Don’t forget Grade 12 scholar Sine Qeshile and Akhona Mnyaka, Grade 11. While it was the first time for Sine, a wicketkeeper-batsman, to make the SA Schools’ team, fast bowler Akhona turned out for both SA U19 and SA Schools. Akhona this year played in a Hudson Park’s Sine Qeshile in action out in the middle. Sine made the SA Schools’ team this triangular tournament which year after his hard work paid off. included three 50 over matches against Zimbabwe and Sri it into the team but just being in the Lanka staged in Cape Town and Border squad was great. Oudtshoorn. “If I do play I will be a little nervous In Cape Town SA U19 lost to Sri but a few nerves are good.’’ Lnka in the final but won the series For Sine, who started playing 2-1 against Sri Lanka in Oudtshoorn. cricket at pre-school level, it was a Confessed Akhona: “We had to case of all his hard work paying off adapt to coastal and up-country and was thrilled. conditions which wasn’t easy but I His highest score was 144 against had played in Oudtshoorn in the U15 Port Elizabeth’s Loraine High. Cricket Week in 2014 so had some But Sine has another love – rugby idea of the conditions.’’ and this year is captain of the Hudson Speaking of his Border senior debut first team at flyhalf. along with Jason Niemand who also “We have only lost six players this made the SA U19 team this year, year so the team has not been too Akhona said he had longed to make badly affected,’’ he said.

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The Kingsridge High School’s matric and senior bands pictured with director Sandy Jones. Both bands received high acclaim after performing at the recent East London Eistoddfod.

Kingsridge Steel Band’s in tune By QUENTIN HOGGE

t the recent East London Eisteddfod staged in East London the Kingsridge Steel Band once again did themselves and the school proud. The matric band were awarded a Gold citation and the Senior band achieved a Gold with special mention. Both bands found favour with the adjudicators who highly commended them for their musical interpratations.

An adjudicator said: “These two bands function like a well-oiled, well-tuned German luxury car’s engine. They radiate musicality and enthusiasm. Mrs Sandy Jones, director of both bands, expressed her delight at the high praise for and the achievements of both bands and echoed the adjudicator by commenting that, “the girls were relaxed and positively enjoyed performing. They are a credit to their school”.

There’s no stopping Kingsridge By QUENTIN HOGGE

ecently the Kingswood first hockey team battled it out against a slick and powerful Kingswood team who are professionally coached to operate as a talented unit. The Kingsridge first team by way of excellent teamwork and skills

pulled off a nerve-wrenching victory to win 2-1. The two goals were scored by Robin September and Siphele Nzima. Team member Taigan Hall commented: “Although the intense eat was a negative factor the girls played with enthusiasm and courage to hold off a strong Kingswood team and put two goals past them.’’

The Kingsridge first hockey team calming themselves before taking on a strong Kingwood side.