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dose of German Measles probably put paid to Hudson Park High School athlete Rhys Poovan’s chances of coming home with gold from the World Biathle Championships held in Guatemala. Rhys, in Grade 8, had to settle for seventh place after falling ill just three days before the event. “My sister, Sanchia, went down with German Measles two weeks before I left so I probably caught it from her. Unfortunately, when in Guatemala, I started getting headaches just three days before (the event) and it affected my preparation as I developed a temperature and my joints were sore so I was not able to compete at my best. I actually thought I had contracted ebola! “My coach, Sammy Saunders, told me that my practise times were better than that of the athlete that won the event so I would like to think I would have won in Guatemala,’’ Rhys said. In 2012 Rhys, while at Hudson Primary, travelled to Dubai for the World Biathle Champs where he came fourth. A talented all-round sportsman, Rhys was recently selected to represent the Eastern Cape swim team which is to compete at the SA Schools’ Gala in Pretoria in December.
Hudson High athlete, Rhys Poovan, leads the field at the SA Championship held in Durban where he led from start to finish in a field of 34 athletes, the most in any age group. Illness saw Rhys earn a seventh place at the World Biathle Championships in Guatemala. Picture: Supplied
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FROM THE EDITOR School Sport Extra, despite the trials and tribulations which go with the publishing of a magazine, has made it through another year – our second since our first publication. We would like to think School Sport Extra has grown in popularity and that we have done justice to those many rising stars who we featured. We thank each and every school – principals, staff and students – for their tremendous help and support in setting up interviews during the year. It would also not have been possible to continue had it not been for our many loyal advertisers, both old and new, who rallied behind us month in and month out. They have kept us going.
As we approach the New Year we, at School Sport Extra, are wracking our brains as to how to make the magazine more attractive and readable. Should you have any ideas please don’t hesitate to contact me either by phone or email. As this is the final edition of School Sport Extra for 2014, we say cheers and good luck to all students and especially to those who are leaving school. May all your dreams and wishes be met and may the wind always be at your back. To the many others, we are sure you wrote a good exam and look forward to featuring you in the magazine next year. Keep on smiling and all the best, Brian McLean (Editor) 083 708 2734 brian.extrasport@gmail.com
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Tara Schwulst is only in Grade 9 at Stirling High but has already seen a lot of the world. Tara recently returned from the World Triathle Championships staged in Guatemala where she finished a commendable ninth in the Youth B section. Team SA finished second overall in the same section. Previously Tara represented South Africa at World Championships on three separate occasions but in Biathle. In 2008 she travelled to Cape Town, in 2009 to Monaco and in 2010 to Dubai. Triathle consists of shooting (Lazer), a 100m swim and a 600m run which is repeated four times. Tara explained the shooting: “You are
Stirling Triathlete Tara Schwulst, second from left, who competed in the World Triathle Championships staged in Guatemala. Picture: Supplied
given a time limit of 45 seconds to shoot out targets which are lit up. If you hit all five before the set time you carry on with the run.’’ Tara says she started doing Biathlon when little, after watching her sister Cindy participate in events and the seed was sown then. “Training and keeping fit is important so I swim and run three times a week and
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shoot almost every single day. “Despite the high humidity in Guatemala it was really enjoyable and a highlight was meeting so many athletes from other countries and having lots of fun. “I felt good when my final run was over and my dad Erlow was there to welcome me home which was special. I think anybody can do Biathle but they must be dedicated and prepared to train very hard.
A scene from the De Vos Malan musical Revue which proved a huge hit when it was performed in King William’s Town recently. Picture: Supplied
By BRIAN McLEAN
The De Vos Malan High and Primary School musical revue “Don’t Stop Believing’’ proved a smash hit when the show ran over three days last month. Months and months of rehearsals – a year in fact - under the guidance of directors Carin Nagel and Karen Lockem and choreographer Mrs Smith paid off with singers and dancers wowing the crowd who danced and clapped throughout the show. All songs were written by students and pre-recorded by Byron Keno Productions who transferred an old music room at the school into a recording studio. The high school’s headmaster Anton Peenz started Revue in 2009. It proved so popular it has been a highlight ever since.
“Don’t Stop Believing’’ proved uplifting and inspiring in the sense that it was the perfect theme for the current generation. The set, built like a double story building, was outstanding as were the various dance routines which had the crowd on their feet. So what did the learners think about the show? Anria Mostert (Grade 5) said she always sang and danced at home but never thought she would be able to do all those dance moves. “To me performing in the Revue was better than eating chocolate,’’ she said. Christa Nagel (Grade 6) said singing and dancing was her life and De Vos Malan made her dreams a reality. Carin Nagel said: “At De Vos Malan we believe one’s dreams can become a reality and that was what the show was all about.’’
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wo young Dale U13A cricketers recently excelled with bat and ball during their tour of the Cape during the recent holiday. Eric Farrer scored his first ton (not out) and Jordan Hendrikse twice captured five wickets. School Sport Extra caught up with both of them. ERIC FARRER: Eric, coming in at number four against Wynberg, said he had carefully built what was to be his first century. “I was told to set myself targets so when I reached 20 I started my innings all over again and it worked. “When I reached 95 there were only two balls left in the innings but as my eye was in I managed to smash a four to reach 99. “I decided to block the last ball and just run and was lucky when the fielder missed his throw at the wicket,’’ he recalls. The last time a century was scored by a primary school Dalian was in 2007. “My mom (Tracy) was so happy she cried and my dad (Stephen) was speechless and when my teammates and Wynberg clapped me off I was so proud,’’ he said. For his effort, Eric received two new bats, one at the annual prizegiving ceremony and one from his coach Mr Mbada. His grandfather had also promised Eric a new bat if he scored a ton but has now settled for a new set of pads. JORDAN HENDRIKSE: Jordan, an opening bowler who arrived at Dale Junior from Schornville Primary in Grade 5, was in mean form with the ball. Against Wynberg, he tore into their batsmen, ending with the impressive figures of 5/20 in 10 overs employing swing and pace. Then, against Rondebosch, their batters also had no answer to the menacing bowling of Jordan and he returned the even more impressive figures of 5/17. “I have always been an opening bowler and I really enjoy it. It’s important to set up a partnership with the bowler from the other end as their job is to tie the batsman down and my pace helps me take wickets,’’ Jordan points out. Asked if he had ever taken a hat-trick Jordan, whose hero is Protea all-rounder Vernon Philander, replies proudly: “When I was playing U11 I took a hat-trick against Crewe in 2012 and I’m sure I will be able to take another one of these days.’’ Jordan and Eric have made this year’s Border U13A team which travels to Potchefstroom in December. Jordan has been named as vice-captain.
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Dale cricketers Jordan Hendrikse, top, who twice captured five wickets and Eric Farrer, bottom, who scored a ton, on their tour to the Cape. Picture: Supplied
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STIRLING HIGH’s IMPRESSIVE RESULTS SO FAR St Anne’s tournament held in Pietermaritzburg: Stirling firsts drew with Durban Girls’ College 4-4, beat Pietermarizburg Girls; High 11-0, beat Collegiate 6-0, beat Westville 11-0, beat Danville 12-1, beat St Annes 10-3 (playoffs), beat Collegiate 9-2 (playoffs) semifinals, beat Clarendon 3-1 (playoffs) final. Clarendon Stayers Tournament : Stirling U15 beat DSG 15-1, beat Collegiate 8-1, beat Alex B 18-0, beat Clarendon U13 17-0 (semi final), beat Pearson 6-4 (final).
Stirling firsts beat Hudson Park 10-1, beat Clarendon 2nds 19-0, drew with Collegiate 4-4, beat DSG 4-1 (semi final), beat Clarendon 5-1 (final). Sterrenberg Tournament at Joan Harrison Complex: Stirling U15 beat St. Andrews 5-3, lost to Grey High School 3-7, beat Grey College 11-2, beat Oakhill 19-1, beat St Albans 7-3, beat Selborne College (semi-final) 8-7, lost to Grey High (final) 3-6.
Water polo at Stirling High has, for some time, been on the up. The start to this year’s water polo season is an example of just how successful the sport at Stirling has become. School Sport Extra Editor BRIAN McLEAN spoke to the respective captains of the first and U15 teams. MEGAN THOMPSON (Next year’s girl’s first team captain): “We have a very special, young team this year. We are only losing two players at the end of this year but fortunately we have good replacements. “I would say the highlight for us this year would be Stirling winning both sections (first and U15) at this year’s Stayer’s Tournament. “The final against Clarendon at St Anne’s was very tight and we were happy to win 3-1 but at the Stayer’s Tournament there wasn’t
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the same type of pressure on us in the final against Clarendon we won 5-1. HANNAH MULLER (captain U15 girls): “We have an excellent coach in Bevan Manson, a lot of talent and have played together as a team since Grade 5. “Another good thing is that the boy’s and girls’ U15 teams offer each other fantastic support whenever they play but unfortunately this will be our last year playing at an under age level. “Our most tense game was during the Crawford Tournament when with five seconds left on the clock Chloe Meecham scored the winning goal for us.’’ FAIZ SOOMAR (captain U15 boys): “I was very happy to be named captain and also captained the U14 team. Being is something one gets used to but communication is vitally important. “I must say first team water polo is a lot tougher than at U15 level and eight of this tear’s U15 team have already have first team experience. So what makes a good water polo player? “You have to be very fit and strong at the same time,’’ Faiz says. “Our closest game this season was against Selborne in the semifinal of the Sterrenberg Tournament who we managed to beat 8-7 but if we want to get better, we must improve our passing.’’
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Talented Monique Vosloo of Grens throwing the hammer. She hopes to represent South Africa at the African Games in the Congo next year. Picture: Supplied
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f the art of throwing the hammer takes off in the Border area it will be thanks to Grens High School athlete Monique Vosloo. Monique, in Grade 10, recently proved to be one of the top hammer throw exponents in the Eastern Cape when she won bronze in both Cradock and Bloemfontein. While Monique also came away with two gold medals for the discus in Cradock and two silvers in Bloemfontein, she said hammer throw was a far more discipline to learn. “I started hammer throw in Grade 8 and quickly learnt that developing the correct technique takes about three years to master. “Throwing the discus is a lot easier but in hammer throw if one’s technique is not spot on the process goes to pieces,’’ she said. Asked how her athletics career started, Monique said her mother Sanett who
helps train her, had also been an athlete at school and this had inspired her. “I have tried other sports but athletics is my first love. I suppose because I’m big boned this lends itself to throwing the discus and hammer. “I used to also throw the javelin but tore the ligaments in my arm in Grade 6 so gave it up.’’ Monique added that an athlete knew instinctively when they had a good throw and that while the competition in the hammer throw event in Cradock and Bloemfontein was tough not many Eastern Cape athletes took it up. Monique who trains in the school gym said she had already started training now for next year and hoped to be selected for the South African team which travels to the Congo next year for the African Games. Grens master in charge of athletics, Andre Karelse, said through Monique they hoped hammer throw would take off in the Border region.
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Siya Gqeba, Queen’s College athletics captain for 2014, was recently awarded honours for athletics. In many ways, Siya represents a victory for the modern day athlete. Hard work and determination have gotten Gqeba through the years, and now, in his final year at Queen’s, he has received the highest award the school has to offer. Those who know him will agree with me when I say, he thoroughly deserves it. Gqeba started athletics in 2010 at a time when his brother, Luyolo Gqeba, was at the prime of his career as a 400m specialist. Typically, Siya looked up to his older brother who was part of back to back victories in the Hirsch Shield competition - a competition the Queen’s athletes, under Siya, managed to win yet again this year. He was rusty at first, trust me I know, and yet coaches realised this was as a rookie on the rise. Fast forward four years later and Siya, who himself is a 400m and 200m specialist, has worked his way up the achievements board. First team, colours and honours have come his way. He has successfully captained both the Triangular and Hirsch Shield teams. His friends will tell you that he is a man for the ages. Brought up to display complete humility rather than a misplaced ego, the rise of Siya has been a remarkable story and those coming after him should try to emulate this success story of the modern day Queenian. The adage, rise and rise, till lambs become lions speaks true of the man Siya is, and marks his successful journey at Queen’s, in so far as his athletics career is concerned. Well done.
The Clarendon High first water polo team which placed second at the Clarendon Centennial Stayers tournament and second at the St Anne’s tournament in Pietermaritzburg. Picture: Supplied
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ust like in past years water polo, at all levels at Clarendon High, ranks among the best. The school’s first team recently travelled to St Anne’s College in Pietermaritzburg for their annual water polo tournament and the team played brilliantly. Clarendon beat St Dominics 6-1, St Anne’s 3-2, Durban Girls’
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High 4-0, thrashed Kingsmead 10-1 and drew against St Mary’s (Kloof ) 2-2. This placed Clarendon first in their Pool, which meant they played Westville in the playoffs winning6-0. Clarendon then qualified to compete in the semi-final against Durban Girls’ College. The game was drawn 3-3 with an extra 10 minutes allowed and Clarendon ended up winning 6-3. It proved an exciting all East London final with Clarendon going down to Stirling 3-1. Clarendon coach Zina Iverson said the girls played exceptional water polo throughout the tournament. Clarendon then hosted the Centennial Stayers’ tournament for first and U15 teams where the first’s beat DSG 5-0, Kingsridge 16-1 and Kingswood 4-1 to top their pool. In the semi-final they played Collegiate, winning 3-2 and once again it was a Clarendon versus Stirling final with Stirling emerging 5-1 winners. Final ranking for the first team section were 1st Stirling High (EL), 2nd Clarendon High (EL), 3rd Collegiate Girls’ High (PE), 4th DSG (Grahamstown), 5th Kingswood (Grahamstown), 6th Hudson Park High (EL), 7th Clarendon seconds, 8th Kingsridge High (KWT). U15 rankings were 1st Stirling High (EL), 2nd Pearson High (PE), 3rd Collegiate Girls’ High (PE), 4th Clarendon U13 (EL), 5th DSG (Grahamstown), 6th Alexander Road (PE), 7th Clarendon U15, 8th Alexander Road B (PE). Earlier last month the Clarendon U15 team attended the Collegiate tournament with games starting early Friday morning following a Round Robin format. This meant nine games in two days. Clarendon excelled, losing only to Reddam and in the semifinal convincingly beat St Stithians 3-0. The final against Reddam proved a titanic battle with Clarendon finally going down 2-1. Iverson commented: “The Clarendon team played with huge spirit and showed excellent sportsmanship throughout.’’ Then it was the turn of the Clarendon U14 team who attended the Peter Cuff tournament hosted by Hudson Park. The format was a round robin and the girls played outstanding water polo beating Stirling Stirling 11-0, Hudson Park 4-0, Cambridge 15-0, Kingsridge 11-0 and Kingswood 8-1. In the final against Hudson, Clarendon won 3-0 to win the tournament. An outstanding effort.
The Grens High School athletes who came away with a combined 32 medals after competing in Cradock and Bloemfontein are front row, from left, Mandi Dove (teacher), Franciska Kloppers, Sonneke van Rensburg, Destin May, Andria Hauptfleisch. Middle row Danel Simms (teacher), Emmy-Joe du Preez, Monique Vosloo, Charlize du Preez, Andre Karelse (teacher). Back row Liandri van Pletzen, Willie Potgieter, Francois Marais, Nathan Church and Susan Bosch (teacher). Picture: Supplied.
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ifteen Grens High School athletes, along with teachers, travelled to Cradock and later to Bloemfontein where they excelled in Top Team events recently. High Schools’ Athletics Meeting. “Over the past three or four years Grens In Cradock, Grens walked way with The four are Ashley Versveld (javelin), have always produced a couple of athletes nine gold, five silver and seven bronze Andre and Ingrid Hauptfleisch (both hurdles) who have always done well at the SA’s,’’ he medals and in Bloemfontein the foland Eloise Webb (javelin). said. lowing weekend where the same team competed, they won two gold medals, five silver and four bronze. Get any one of these gifts with these deals At both meetings each athlete was Choose your phone, or or only permitted to participate in two choose your gift events. or Master in charge of athletics at Grens, Andre Karelse, who joined the school in 2004 and has been involved in athletics since then, said Grens was proud of their athletes. “We take the sport very seriously and despite our numbers, think we are the strongest athletics school in the Eastern Cape. The school puts in a lot in an effort to promote athletics such as private coaching and we also have a biokineticist who is proving invaluable,’’ he pointed out. Apart from hammer throw and discus star Monique Vosloo, Karelse said four Grens athletes had excelled when representing the Eastern Cape team at the SA SUPPLIERS OF ALL ELECTRICAL MATERIALS ABATHENGESI BAZO ZONKE IZIXHOBO ZOMBANE VERSKAFFERS VAN ELEKTRIESE TOEBEHORE Tel: 043 722 3635/6 • Fax: 043 743 0205 • Cell: (A/H) 083 306 7683 • 083 458 9540 Email: northrob@cybertrade.co.za • Website: www.northrob.co.za
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Queen’s Seen celebrating their 13th consecutive win of the Hirsch Shield are from left, James Roberts, Bongo Mankayi, Siya Gqeba (team captain), Jerry Danquah and Avela Jubase. Picture: Supplied
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Queen's College remains the top athletics school in the region which was confirmed when the school won the Hirsch Shield for 13 years on the trot. Once again the Queenians proved why Queen’s College athletics are so respected in the Eastern Cape as they also won the SF Edwards as well as the Hirsch Shield competitions. The Sammy Gunn Shield (U14) proved to be a tough competition with Queen’s unable to secure the win. Some notable performances though were Matt Dewar’s first place in the 800m, Joshua Green’s first place in the pole vault and Othandwayo Nogqala’s first place in the discus. In the SF Edwards competition, Queen’s U16s pulled out all the stops to secure a good win. The Queen’s team in the Hirsch Shield (U19) was led brilliantly by Siya Gqeba and Bongo Mankayi who led from the front. Excellent wins on the day went to Siya in the 400m, Viwe Peter in the 800m, Jerry Danquah in the discus,
Bongo Mankayi in the high jump and long jump. Bongo ended second in the triple jump which meant he won 17 of a possible 18 points for Queen’s for the three events he competed in. The 4x100m relay team, consisting of Gabriel Makuta, Yaw Penxe, Avela Jubase and Siya Gqeba, also won the relay in style. At the prizegiving, Avela Jubase collected the Mosenthal Cup for sprints, Jerry Danquah the Badcock Cup for field events, Mankayi the O’Hare Cup for jumps, James Roberts the Olivier Cup for throws. The inspirational Siya Gqeba collected the Hirsch Shield on behalf of the Queen’s team. An excellent effort. The competitive nature of the Queenians was brilliantly illustrated and the lads are commended on an excellent performance. Gqeba, Mankayi, Roberts, Jubase and Danquah leave behind a legacy and hope the next group of athletes can make it 14 wins on the trot next year. For now though, Queen's will tick this box as another job well done.
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att Dewar, a Grade 8 pupil at Queen’s College, has truly hit a “purple patch” of late with some outstanding sporting achievements. Traditionally, at Queen’s, each pupil is expected to participate in a minimum of one summer and one winter sporting code. In the winter season, Matt captained the Queen’s College U14A hockey team that had an excellent season and was also selected to represent the provincial Amathole Schools’ U14A team, as the vice-captain at the annual IPT in Stellenbosch in July. Matt’s choice of sport in summer is cricket and he also plays tennis, both of which he works hard at. On September 20, Queen’s hosted an U14A composite Australian cricket team in remembrance of famous Queen’s Old Boy, Tony Greig, in which Tony’s son, Tom, played. Matt captains the Queen’s College U14A team and gave an outstanding performance in scoring 107 runs in the match. The following Saturday Matt competed in the Sammy Gunn Athletics Meeting (his third choice summer sport) and was able to run a magnificent 800m race, winning the event. In doing so he competing against runners from the top schools in the Eastern Cape! The U14A cricket team then embarked on a tour to Durban to take part in the Shaun Pollock U14 Cricket Festival hosted by Northwood High School. Queen’s played four matches against Northwood High School, Waterkloof High, KZN Development and Parktown High. Against Northwood Matt scored 74, also taking 3/24 with the ball. Against KZN Development, Matt scored 131, this time taking 6/23. At the conclusion of the festival Matt had amassed 243 runs at an average of 122 and took nine wickets. Three days later, Matt represented the Border U14 Country District tennis team in a tournament held in Graaff-Reinet and ended as runner-up in the singles final, Then he and fellow Queenian, Jonathan Russell, won the doubles final to cap off a great performance. Needless to say Matt, together with his supportive parents and the entire Queen’s College family are proud of him.
Queen’s College all-rounder Matt Dewar competing in the Sammy Gunn Athletics meeting. Picture: Supplied
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Our monthly sports star of the month is Stirling Primary’s Nathan Gallacher. Nathan, a Grade 4 student recently returned from his second World Biathle Championship in Guatemala a champion in his age group. Last year Nathan represented SA in Cyprus. His R250 Spur voucher will be delivered soon.
wo Border Bowls development U19 teams in October travelled to Oudtshoorn to attend the Envar Buys Tournament and did well. The team was driven to Oudsthoorn by team manager Dries van der Walt in a hired 10-seater bus. The Border A team was represented by Hayden Hayidakis (skip) and Keenan Ferreira both of Dale and Eddie Schemel and Jason Marriott of Cambridge High). The B team consisted of Chad Dawson (skip), Sisipho Rebe, Mbali Gxekwa and Zimi Jikwa all of Cambridge. On arrival it was a quick practice and the next day it was game time where after careful thought, Ferreira was moved to lead, a vital position and the other two players moved up. The A side drew their first game against a loaded Western Province U25 side and eventually finished fourth out of eight teams while the B side, after winning their first match, finished sixth. Team manager Van der Walt said it had been a successful venture with all players learning a lot about the game. “ Overall the players enjoyed themselves and the coaches and managers of the other teams complimented our players on their behaviour and attitude towards the game.. “We are also thinking of sending an U19 team to Bloemfontein next year as well as Cape Town to participate in tournaments,’’ Van der Walt said. He added that areas for improvement were foot faulting, body language and walking faster when changing ends.
Stirling High students Lauren Ridge, top, and Luke Malherbe, below, excelled at the recent Buccaneers Surf Classic held in East London. Lauren came second in the Ladies’ Open event with Laurie McGregor first and Danica Stockigt (Merrifield) third. Luke won the U17 boy’s division with Michael Monk second and Brendan Stockigt (Merrifield) third. Both Luke and Lauren were surfing a division above their age group. Picture: Supplied
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Border U12 and Selborne Primary eighthman Joshua van Vreden who was named man of the match following their game against South Western Districts in Riversdale in the Western Cape hands off an opposition player. Picture: Supplied
Jordan McGloughlin of Selborne Primary and the Border U12 team makes a determined break from the side of a scrum. Picture: Suppli
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he Border U12 Rugby team attended the U12 Coastal Rugby Tournament in Riversdale in the Western Cape in early October. Dedicated coaches Byron Josephs and Zangca Lwazi practised with the boys on Sundays leading up the tournament. The team was made up of boys from 10 different schools from East London, King William’s Town and Queenstown. The boys were proud to don their Border rugby jerseys and played well together as a team. The competition was tough but the boys played hard and with courage until the end. Border won their first match against South Western Districts with eighthman Joshua van Vreden being named man of the match for which he received a medal. Other matches were played against
Boland, Eastern Province and Western Province. We salute Border’s future rugby stars. The touring team was Sihlalo Benge (Queens), Byron Josephs (coach), Joshua van Vreden (Selborne Primary), Lawzi Zangca(coach), Matthew Tonkin (Selborne Primary), Bryden Brandt (George Randell), Mathew Harper (Selborne Primary), Kurt Vermark(Queen’s), Latica Nela (Selborne Primary), Jordan McGloughlin (Selborne Primary), Sandesile Mtebele (Crew Primary), Tina Sixolile (Kuswag), Josh Jonas (Hudson Primary), Waseem Boswell (Central), Bamanye Mahela (Queen’s), Samuel Martinhassen (Selborne Primary), Aqapela Mkosana (Stirling Primary), Lwanga Bongco (George Randell), Kolisa Lwando (Dale), Katlego Thinyane (Gonubie Primary), SimamkeleTshaka (Crew Primary), Dylan Minaar (Selborne Primary), Jaco Jacobs (Selborne Primary).
Cricket academy proves its worth By BRIAN McLEAN
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n recent years Hudson Park High and Hudson Park Primary have produced excellent results on the cricket field and the driving force behind this success has to be the cricket academy run by Kenny Watson. The academy is housed at Hudson Park
Primary and it's no co-incidence that last year the Hudson U14A and Hudson first cricket teams experienced unbeaten seasons. Hudson also runs hockey and netball academies. "The main work happens during the off-season with no net sessions involved, just refining of skills,'' said Kenny. "My job is to develop the individual and
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Caden Vaupotic, with bat, receives some tips from professional coach Kenny Watson who runs the Hudson Cricket Academy while Dijuan Naidoo, Matthew Wolmarans and Dylan Hein watch from the slips.
that way the entire team improves. The winter programme is so important where batting and bowling skills are worked on and improved to a situation where these skills become natural. He’s takes his time going through all the coaching motions and how they are carried out. "When at the crease one shouldn't have to think of correct stance or backswing. It should all become natural.'' Kenny adds it's important for young cricketers to be taught the right way. Once this is achieved, a cricketer can adjust according to the situation but the basics of the game always remain the same. "So many people play a role in developing a player not least of all supportive parents and a coach is just part of a lengthy process. Pushy parents though, can be a problem and I see it often. "Team sport is so important at school level as along the way it teaches one life skills and that's why cricket is such a great sport to play,'' added Kenny. He also pointed out that for many schoolboys, beating one of the colleges (such as Dale, Queen's and Selborne) is to them, like winning the FA Cup. Said Dave Alers, master in charge of sport at Hudson High and the driving force when it comes to cricket at the school: "The work Ken does at the academy is amazing. He has a Level 4 coaching diploma plus a way with the kids who all relate to him.''
Dale College wicketkeeper/batsman Yamkela Oliphant, left, and fast bowler Bamanye Xenxe who will be attending the annual U19 Cricket Week in Cape Town in December. Picture: Brian McLean
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ale College first team cricketer Bamanye Xenxe is a fast bowler of note who has turned out for the school’s first team the past three years. “I was born to be a fast bowler,’’ he said, eyes blazing. Like his first team teammate, Yamkela Oliphant, Bamanye will also represent Border at the annual Coca-Cola Week in Cape Town in December. The difference between the two is that Bamanye is in Grade 10 and has already made a name for himself as a bowler to be feared. Bamanye recently attended a SA U17 national training camp and the fact he will be playing at U19 level reveals his budding talent. “I learnt a lot at the national camp. Like I was taught how to disguise bowling a slower ball and also the in-swinger which I wasn’t able to do before. “A fast bowler has to be aggressive and be able to intimidate a batsmen. It’s part of his armoury,’’ he says. Bamanye, in his third year of representing Dale firsts is also no mean batter. Against traditional rivals Queen’s College he scored an 80 not out, also taking four wickets. “I remember that game well, especially my batting, where I started slowly but once I got me eye in I started hitting out.’’ Bamanye, who has taken more than one hat-trick and whose best figures are 7/19, also spoke highly of the current Dale first team under coach Keegan Goble, saying they had improved a lot from last season. “Last season we lost almost all our games and so far this season we are unbeaten.’’
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ale College wicketkeeper and middle order batsman Yamkela Oliphant hopes to make a name for himself when the annual U19 Coca-Cola Cricket Week gets staged in Cape Town in December. Yamkela, who captains the Dale first Cricket XV, has also been named as vice-captain of the Border U19 side which he says is an honour. “It was also an honour to attend a national training camp in Cape Town where I learnt a lot about keeping wicket and cricket in general and it was also nice to meet new people,’’ he said. Yamkela has turned out for the Dale first team since in Grade 8 and says as a wicketkeeper he enjoys chirping opposing batsmen and in helping set the field. His love of cricket started at U9 level and he has developed from there where in T20 games he bats at two or three and in limited overs matches at four or five. This will be his third Coca-Cola Week which he hopes will be a good one for him. “I really want to make the SA U19 side but that will depend on my performance in Cape Town. I just love the game as it gives me a chance to travel and make new friends.’’ His highest score was 112 not out against Mzontsundu High in 2013 and this year played flyhalf for the Dale third team.
The respective Border Schools’ cricket teams depart December to various towns and cities for the annual cricket weeks. School Sport Extra wish all teams, captains, coaches and managers the very best. Take many wickets, make lots of runs and keep the Border region proud. BORDER U19 GIRLS TEAM Melissa Scott (Beaconhurst), Gandhi Jafta (Lilyfontein), Jamie-Lee Marais (Hudson), Nobulumko Baneti (Siyakhululeka), Caelin Hall (Hudson), Siphokazi Nazo (Thubalethu), Homba Mazaleni (Beaconhurst), Githe Koopman (Hudson), Eloise Webb (Grens), Bhabha Mhlakaza (Inyibiba), Thandokazi Chithu (Hudson), Rebecca Ansell (Hudson). Coach: Christopher Nevay (Selborne Primary). Assistant coach: Simone Engelbrecht (Cambridge Primary). Manageress: Ziyanda Makoyi (Kusile Primary and High). VENUE: NELSPRUIT BORDER U19 TEAM
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Bathandwa Isaac (captain, Hudson), Yamkela Oliphant (vice-captain, Dale), Sithembele Langa (Sakhisizwe High), Tim Niemand (Hudson), James Monaghan (Selborne), Mncedisi Malika (Dale), Abongile Ntondini (Hudson), Bamanye Xengxe (Dale), Travis Benn (Delborne), Lukholo Gwangqa (Kama High), Sekelo Ngendela (Hudson), Winrey Christoffels (Queen’s), Nathan George (Selborne). Manager: Dave Alers (Hudson). Coach: Garth Anderson (Queen’s). Assistant coach: Raymond Booi (Border Cricket). VENUE: PRETORIA BORDER U17 TEAM David Britz (captain, Selborne), Athenkosi Mfazwe (Hudson), Nathan Roux (Queen’s), Mihlali May (Selborne), James Bruce (Selborne), Sihle Maxhawulana (Sakhisizwe), Malwanse Zamo (Dale), Exola Ngwana (Hudson), Aviwe Gwana (Cambridge), Ryan Hatting (Stirling), Siyamthanda Tembani (Queen’s), Dlongodlongo Siphosethu (Dale), Dlongodlongo Sinoxolo (Dale). Manager/assistant: Quinton Smith (De Vos Malan). Coach: Scott Tarr (Stirling). VENUE: JOHANNESBURG
BORDER U15 TEAM Sinethemba Qeshile (captain, Hudson), Kuke Dallas (vice-captain, Hudson), Keith Krautz (Queen’s), Matt Dewar (Queen’s), Ty MacLean (Queen’s), Josneil Long (Selborne), Akhanya Rebe (Hudson), Siphamandla (Krwege (Hudson), Akhona Mnyaka (Hudson), Siphenathi Gqadu (AM Tapa), Luvo Ntsekwa (Hudson), Lano Smith (Queen’s), Matthew Farrant (Selborne). Manager/Assistant: Lwando Manase (Border Cricket). Coach: Andre de Beer (Stirling). BORDER U13 TEAM Ethan Boucher (captain, Selborne), Jordan Hendrikse (vice-captain, Dale), Nathan Wolff (Queen’s), Eric Farrer (Dale), Stuart Els (Stirling), Reiden Masters (Selborne), Dumiso Velebayi (Queen’s), Marcello Flemmer (George Randell), Chumile Jumba (Se;borne), Tiaan Jonker (Queen’s), James Troon Hudson), Lwando Nogqola (Mfiki), Babalo Mbolompo (Dale). Manager.Assistant: Joey van Heerden (De Vos Malan. Coach: Shane Babcock (Selborne Primary). VENUE: POTCHEFSTROOM
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