Category: Sport Results

Union High School, Graaff-Reinet‘s u/13A hockey team had the privilege of participating in the annual Pietie Coetzee u/13 hockey tournament in Bloemfontein this past Friday and Saturday.

Congratulations to the first team on their impressive 6-2 victory! This match was undoubtedly one of the most challenging and physical encounters we have faced this year. St Michaels proved to be very physical and fit ,maintaining relentless pressure throughout the game. Our players had to dig deep and perform with immense determination, which they did.

During the first two chukkas, we dominated the game, scoring goals that alleviated the scoreboard pressure. Our defense was robust, winning every 50/50 ball and imposing our presence on our opponents. However, in the second half, we experienced a loss of focus and appeared unfit and slow at times. This is an area we need to address and improve in the coming weeks.

This match was an excellent preparation for the interschools. Special recognition goes to Sarah Jacobs, Leigh-Ann Murray, Kenza Neill, and Aaminah Steele. I am very proud of my team. Thank you, girls, for giving 110 percent at practices and games. Your dedication to the sport is both admirable and greatly appreciated.
Fixture results:
1st team won 6-2
2nd team won 2-0
U16A lost 2-1
U14A lost 2-1

On Saturday the 3rd of August Union’s 1st XV rugby team made their last away travel for the 2024 season down to George to play against York High School. The 1st half was a easily contested affair with York taking the lead into the half-time break by 15-12 after each team scored two tries.  The 2nd half was a different story and Union came out guns blazing and then taking the lead through tries by Makukhanye de Beer and Peter Michaels. York however managed to put more points on the board but couldn’t catch up to Union. Union won the game by 33-22.

U14: 8 – 5
U15 vs Collegians: 36 – 0
U16: 26 – 7
2^nd: 7 – 10
1^st: 19 – 20

The matches against Aliwal North were equally impressive, with the u/14A team winning 5-0, the u/16A team winning 3-0 and the 1st team delivering a spectacular 12-0 victory.

𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, we’d also like to report on our senior hockey B-sides’ matches on Friday afternoon.

The teams travelled to Kariega, where they faced off against Hoërskool Brandwag.

The u/16B team drew 1-1, the u/14B team won 3-0, the third team played against Brandwag’s 2nd team, losing 6-0, while our 2nd team drew 1-1 against Brandwag’s 1st team.

Well done, girls!

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

Our junior hockey teams also had a stellar day on the field.

Against Cradock Primary, the u/7A team dominated with an 11-1 victory, and the u/7B team followed with a 2-0 win. Although the u/8A and u/8B teams narrowly lost with identical 3-4 scores, the u/9A team secured a 3-1 win, and the u/9B team held a 1-1 draw.

The u/10A and u/10B teams won their matches 4-0 and 2-0, respectively, while the u/13A, u/13B, u/13C, and u/13D teams also clinched victories, showcasing their skill and determination.

This Saturday’s home derby against Cradock Primary School was another 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀.

The rugby matches against Cradock saw a mix of challenging encounters and remarkable victories.

While our u/7A (0-15), u/9A (0-21), u/9B (14-19), u/11A (15-26), u/11B (0-50) and u/13B (0-34) teams faced tough defeats, the u/7B team emerged victorious with a commanding 35-20 win.

A 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 goes to the u/13A rugby boys, who played with extraordinary heart and passion. Their dedication and teamwork were evident throughout the match and despite a narrow 12-14 loss, they showcased excellent skills and sportsmanship.

The senior rugby teams delivered thrilling performances against Aliwal North on Saturday, 20 July 2024.

The u/14A team faced a tough 3-14 loss, while the u/15A and u/16A teams secured impressive victories, with scores of 17-12 and 50-5, respectively.

The 2nd XV narrowly lost 6-10, but the 1st XV team triumphed with a decisive 24-3 win.

𝘋𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s junior rugby players 𝗥𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘂𝗱é (𝗻𝗼. 𝟵), 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 (𝗻𝗼. 𝟱), 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗯𝘂 (𝗻𝗼.𝟭𝟮) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗶 (𝗻𝗼. 𝟭𝟵), who were selected for the Karoo Sub Union u/12 rugby team.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.

Tara Ferreira and Caytah-Leigh Koeberg, members of Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s 1st team tennis, reached a remarkable milestone today as they proudly earned their 𝟱𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗣 for the school’s tennis team.

Their commitment to the sport have not only brought them personal success but have also significantly contributed to the legacy of tennis at Union.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠, 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.

On behalf of the Union Schools’ community, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tara and Caytah-Leigh on reaching this remarkable milestone!