HOCKEY
The annual Alexander Road hockey derby, held on 3 and 4 May, delivered competitive matches for the most part and a number of games came down to the wire. The 2nd team boys were particularly impressive in their first game of the season, beating Alex's 2nd boys 5-0.
Our 1st team boys came up against a determined Alex side and played good hockey, dominating large portions of the match. While Alex made the most of their opportunities to score, our boys just didn't capitalise on their circle entries and short corners and went down 0-2 in a tightly contested affair. Our 1st team boys are commended on their exemplary conduct in a physical and testing contest.
Our girls' teams were mostly victorious in their games against Alex. The U14A girls deserve a special mention for their 7-0 victory and continue to grow in stature as a young team. Our U14B girls also managed an excellent 4-1 win in their first game of the season.
Our 1st team girls dominated territory and possession against a fit and feisty Alex 1st team. Alex struck first but our girls soon equalised with a brilliant reverse-stick tomahawk goal by Becky McNicol. Dane Strydom soon made it 2-1 in our favour, but Alex responded to tie the scores into the final chukka. With less than 4 minutes left on the clock we were awarded a short corner and Becky Botha drove a spectacular drag flick into the Alex goalbox to secure us a 3-2 victory.
RESULTS VS ALEX:
U14B girls won 4-1
U14A girls won 7-0
U16C girls lost 1-0
U16B girls drew 0-0
U16A girls won 2-1
2nd girls won 1-0
1st girls won 3-2
U16 boys lost 2-3
2nd boys won 5-0
1st boys lost 0-2
EP HOCKEY
The following girls made the EP hockey sides:
Jemma Maartens (U18A)
Kirsten Price (U18B)
Phoebe Chantson (U16A)
Dayna Blignaut (U16B)
Rebecca McNicol (U16 non-traveling reserve)
Caitlin Erlank (U14A)
Gaby Webb (U14A)
Ava Chantson (u13B)
HIBBERT CUP
The U14A boys participated in the Hibbert Cup. The results for their matches were as follows:
vs Paarl Gim lost 3-1 (Paarl Gim won the tournament)
vs SACS lost 2-1 (came 4th)
vs Garsfontein Won 2-1
vs Waterkloof lost 2-1
vs DHS lost 2-0
RUGBY
On a perfect winter morning in the Eastern Cape, we hosted Alexander Road High School for the annual derby. From the outset, it was clear this match would be a clash between Woodridge's backline and Alexander Roads forwards. The early stages saw Alexander Road 1st XV asserting
dominance in the scrums and mauls, utilizing their robust ball carriers to full effect, but Woodridge's defence held and the backline, following some enterprising play scored four tries. The hard work of Alexander Road's forwards did not go unrewarded and following a hard-won penalty, they scored a try from the resulting lineout maul.
Buoyed by their try the Alexander Road forwards took control of the second half and managed to penetrate Woodridge's flagging defences. This resulted in them adding a further twenty-six points to their tally. While this eclipsed the nineteen points scored by a combination of Woodridge’s forward and backline players, Woodridge College 1st XV managed to hold on to the lead winning a very entertaining game 45 points to 31 over Alexander Road High School’s 1st XV.
NETBALL
The match between Woodridge College and Alexander Road High School showcased the epitome of competitive netball, with both teams delivering an impressive performance. Despite facing initial setbacks, Woodridge demonstrated exceptional resilience and teamwork, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory. The players' ability to remain composed under pressure and their unwavering determination in the final quarter were key factors in their success. This victory serves as a testament to the dedication and skill of the 1st netball tea,, leaving a mark of excellence in their competitive journey. The final score was 27-24 for Woodridge.
The other scores were as follows:
U14A won 14 - 13
U14B lost 5 - 20
U16A drew 12-12
U16B won 12-5
U16C won 16-7
U16D lost 3-9
3rds lost 6 - 7
2nds won 12-7
1sts won 27-24
