Category: Sport Results

Sport Results

Game 1 vs The Wykeham Collegiate (TWC) – Lost 4-2

Our opening match was an extremely tough and a disappointing start to the tournament. We lacked cohesion, struggling to communicate effectively and execute our structure. Our passing game—usually one of our strengths—was almost non-existent, and we failed to string together three consecutive passes. Our movement off the ball was static, decision-making was rushed, and we looked like a group of individuals rather than a team. It was a harsh reality check as everything that could have gone wrong, did.

Game 2 vs Witteberg – Lost 4-1

Unfortunately, game two followed a similar pattern. We looked scattered, lacking confidence in our own abilities and trust in the system. Self-belief was missing, and hesitation crept into our play. Basic errors and poor decision making cost us the game .We left the field not just beaten on the scoreboard but mentally defeated. The performance was not a reflection of our potential, and we knew we needed a serious wake-up call.

Game 3 vs Oranje Meisieskool 2 (OMS2) – Lost 1-0

After two difficult results and a harsh team talk, the first team made a collective decision to shift their mindset. We needed to find our  “spirit “ again. Instead of making excuses, we took ownership of our mistakes, analyzing where we went wrong and how we could improve. The energy in our warm-up was different—we were determined to turn things around. While we were still far from perfect, we showed phases of the hockey we know we are capable of. Our defensive structure held firm, we started linking better in midfield and there was a renewed hunger in our play. Slowly but surely, we were beginning to look like ‘Union’ again.

Game 4 vs St Dominic’s – Drew 1-1

Our final game of the tournament was a major step in the right direction. We rediscovered our team identity, playing with intensity, purpose, and a fighting spirit that had been missing in earlier matches. We found our rhythm, improved our passing accuracy, and showed composure under pressure. Our defensive unit absorbed pressure brilliantly, our midfielders connected well with the strikers, and we created dangerous attacking opportunities. The result may have been a draw, but the performance was a victory in itself.

Bethlehem has always been a tough tournament and while we didn’t get the results we wanted, we take valuable lessons forward. We are not yet where we need to be but we showed resilience and phases of high-performance hockey. The road ahead is long, but we are committed to the process. Now, it’s time to regroup, sharpen our Tactics and prepare for the challenges ahead—starting with Pearson this weekend.

Under 14 results
Vs Witteberg won 2-1
Vs Eunice lost 2-0
Vs OMS lost 6-0
Vs Menlopark lost 3-0

Sport Results

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 to Union High School’s 1st XV on an outstanding performance at the Gill College Sports Day today!

Kicking off the year with a pre-season victory, the boys won their match against Lilyfontein School 31-0.

A commendable effort was also seen from the 𝘂/𝟭𝟲𝗔 team, who triumphed over Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium with a score of 34-5.

Sport Results

Saturday, 1 March, saw Union High School’s junior cricketers head to Gqeberha for a fixture against Summerwood Primary School.

In the 𝘂/𝟭𝟭𝗔𝘀 match, Union won the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to set a strong total.

However, despite a determined effort, they were bowled out for just 38. Defending the low total, Union’s bowlers fought hard, taking two wickets, but Summerwood chased down the target with ease, winning by 8 wickets.

While the result wasn’t in their favour, the Union boys showed resilience and gained valuable match experience.

Union’s 𝘂/𝟭𝟯𝗔𝘀 team, however, managed to secure a dominant 169-run victory over Summerwood in overcast conditions.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Josh Kingwill led the charge with a brilliant 113 off 111 balls.

He was well-supported by Ryan Collett (29) and Cayden Thompson (26). In response, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, restricting Summerwood to just 85 all out.

Sintayu Kaitro was the star with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 18 runs, while Uthmaan Steele impressed with 2 wickets for no runs.

Sport Results

A round of applause for Union High School u/13A cricketer 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 on scoring a magnificent 113 runs against Summerwood on Saturday, 1 March 2025.

Sport Results

This past Saturday, Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s junior 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟲 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦 girls traveled to Gqeberha, where they faced off against their counterparts from Summerwood Primary School.

𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, the girls competed in two singles matches and one doubles match.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 to the girls who emerged victorious, finishing the encounter with a total of 81 games, outpacing Summerwood’s 73.

Sport Results

Our Top 8 senior tennis players took part in the Graaff-Reinet and surrounding area summer league from 5 February to 26 February. They played their hearts out, some days on very warm courts, but ultimately it was the experience of the older players that resulted in more losses for Union. The results are as follows:

Wed 5 Feb:
Nr 5 to 8 girls vs Wheatlands:  cancelled due to rain

Wed 12 Feb:
First 4 boys vs. Wheatlands:  lost 4 – 0
Number 5 to 8 boys vs. Mountain: lost 4 – 0
First 4 girls vs. Mountain:  2 – all but Mountain wins by 4 games

Wed 19 Feb:
First 4 girls’ match against Wheatlands cancelled due to Karoo Gala
Number 5 to 8 girls vs Mountain:  lost 3 – 1

Wed 26 Feb:
First 4 boys vs Nieu-Bethesda:  2 all, but NB won by 3 games
Number 5 to 8 boys vs Wheatlands:   lost 4 – 0

Well done to all our players for their sportsmanship and good manners on the court!

Sport Results

Union High School Grade 11 learner, Tristan Hope, recently showcased his exceptional equestrian skills at the 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 in the Hofmeyer district.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦.

On Friday, 21 February, Tristan took on a challenging 𝟴𝟬𝗸𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 riding SMP Bella May. This ride marked a significant milestone for Bella May, as it was her first competitive outing after successfully completing all the novice stages. The route proved to be tough, particularly the last 20km, which was tackled in pouring rain.

𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 5:04:05.

His stellar performance earned him a well-deserved 1st place in the young riders category and an impressive 5th overall.

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱. He was honoured with the award for the Best Conditioned Horse, a recognition that reflects both the rider’s skill and the horse’s condition following the ride. The award criteria include evaluating the horse’s pulse rate, muscle stiffness, and overall well-being, underscoring the importance of care and preparation in endurance riding.

The excitement continued on Saturday, 22 February, as Tristan returned to the saddle, this time riding Henarstep Willow for 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝟬𝗸𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲.

The race unfolded in thrilling fashion, with a nail-biting finish that saw Tristan neck-and-neck with a fellow competitor.

Ultimately, he crossed the finish line first in the young riders’ category and secured 2nd place overall, completing the race in 4:21:27 – a Springbok time.

Sport Results

On Monday afternoon 24 February, our top 12 senior tennis players took part in a fun and speedy fixture against Hoërskool Middelburg. Only singles matches were played and each player had exactly 30 minutes to play as many games as possible.

Our top 6 girls once again showed off their skills and tenacity, beating Middelburg by 40 matches! Unfortunately, our top 6 boys were unable to do the same, and they lost by 20 matches.  

Overall the margin from the girls’ victory was large enough to make Union the overall winner with a total of 61 matches against Middelburg’s 41 matches. Well done to our players who played on very warm courts but still managed to show good sportsmanship and good manners to our visitors! 

Sport Results

Saturday, 22 February, saw Union High School’s junior cricketers face their St Andrew’s Preparatory School counterparts at home.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Union posted a total of 116 all out, with Josh Kingwill top-scoring with 36 and Nathaneal Phillips contributing 21.

In response, St Andrew’s were bowled out for 79, with Union’s bowlers dominating. Edwin Holmes and Nathaneal Phillips starred with the ball, each claiming 4 wickets.

𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘯.

The 𝘂/𝟭𝟭𝗔 team’s encounter saw St Andrew’s winning the toss and choosing to bat, posting a competitive total of 180 runs after a solid middle-order performance, despite early pressure from Union’s bowlers.

In response, Union started well, reaching lunch without losing a wicket. However, after the break, St Andrew’s disciplined bowling restricted Union, who batted out their full 30 overs but fell short, ending 101 runs behind, giving St Andrew’s a comfortable victory.

Union’s 𝘂/𝟭𝟭𝗕 team won the toss and chose to bat first but struggled throughout, falling to pressure and being bowled out for just 32 runs.

St Andrew’s chased down the total in 8.2 overs, losing only 2 wickets.

Callan Strydom was the standout performer for Union, taking 2 wickets for just 5 runs in 3 overs.

𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵.