Cricket

This weekend, College played nine matches against Kearsney with one against Voortrekker and some internal games.

College win four of their nine matches against Kearsney. The 1st XI match was a closely fought event, which saw College lose by 1 wicket.

1st XI match report (Robbie Coutts – 1st team coach):

College captain Johnathan van Zyl won the toss on the Goldstones and had no hesitation in electing to bat on a wicket that looked like it would get lower and slower as the day progressed.

Kearsney started well and a mix of good bowling and poor shot selection never allowed College to settle as the home team were unable to put together any significant partnerships. The most important partnership of the day being 83; between Captain van Zyl (47) and Bryn
Brokensha (39). The pair, unfortunately for their team, went out just before the tea break after 25 overs leaving College at 115 for 5. Wickets fell at regular intervals after tea, and College were eventually bowled out for 152 in the 37th over.

Kearsney started well and by lunch, were well set at 39 for 1 after 10 overs. The game was changed by Cayden Hohls who picked up 3 wickets in a 5 over bowling spell, although Kearsney were still well in control of the match at 78 for 4. College, thanks to the efforts of off spinner James Wiggill, who was particularly tidy, bowling his 8 over spell for 15 runs, were able to put the Kearsney batsmen under pressure, and wickets fell at regular intervals, At 141 for 9, College had fought their way back into the game. The Kearsney last pair knuckled down and absorbed a lot of pressure from the College team and got their team home in the 41st over.

• College 152 all out; Van Zyl 47; Brokensha 39
• Kearsney 153 for 9; Hohls 3 for 21
• Kearsney won by 1 wicket

Basketball

College had 19 basketball teams in action over the weekend against Kearsney. In an evenly matched encounter, overall results saw College win ten of their matches. The senior teams all won their matches, with the 1st team securing a 76-70 win.

1st team report (Mr Suwi Siwila – Director of Basketball):

Maritzburg College came into the game thinking they knew what lay ahead with Kearsney. The start of the game was intense, and initially College had difficulty gaining momentum as Kearsney College came prepared for war with a good start and a plan that was in their favour. A neck-and-neck battle unfolded during the game. As Maritzburg College finally woke up from the slump and dry streak, the game took a huge turn and was suddenly in its favour. The physicality of the game made it difficult for both schools to keep up. Despite this, Maritzburg College made a strong comeback and took some critical steps that put them in a position to win. After dominating the game, Kearsney College fell behind as Maritzburg College took control and won 76 – 70 at the end of regulation time to become the victors.