The Woodridge College sports teams and their coaches were in top form again this past week.
BOYS CRICKET VS KINGSWOOD
1st Team won by 22 runs
2nd Team won by 5 wickets
U15A lost by 77 runs
U14A won by 7 wickets
TOP PERFORMERS:
James Beckley – 46 runs
Bukho Pantsi, Ryan Porter & Mihlali Sodladla (partnership)
Waydon Bopp – 4 wickets for 24 runs in 6 overs
Bukho Pantsi & Mihlali Sodladla – 2 wickets each
1st Team game summary
In a full round of inter-school matches against Kingswood College, Woodridge excelled by winning 3 out of the 4 matches played. The Woodridge 1st Team fought determinedly to beat Kingswood in a low scoring match. Batting first, Woodridge struggled against a very consistent Kingswood attack and lost wickets at regular intervals, with only James Beckley scoring 46 runs. Thanks to partnerships between Bukho Pantsi, Ryan Porter and Mihlali Sodladla, they ended up with a total of 120 runs. Woodridge came in to bowl and Kingswood got off to a flying start with 70 runs in 16 overs and 2 wickets down. With some determined bowling, we managed to bowl them out for 98 runs. Waydon Bopp had an exceptional spell, taking 4 wickets for 24 runs in 6 overs. He was supported by Bukho Pantsi and Mihlali Sodladla who each took two wickets. Towards the end of the match it became very tight, but the Woodridge bowlers kept the pressure on and Kingswood eventually succumbed 22 runs short of the total.
2nd Team game summary
We won the toss and went in to bowl. Cwenga Ncapayi struck first up with a beauty, giving Woodridge the upper hand early on. After 7.2 overs, Kingswood was reeling 25 for 5. They put up some resistance with a frustrating partnership for the 6th wicket, which was soon thwarted by some phenomenal bowling by Timothy Teulon who bowled 4 overs and took 4 wickets for not a single run. Cwenga Ncapayi came back to finish off the tail, returning figures of 5 for 30 in 6.4 overs. Kingswood were bowled out for 84 in 16.4 overs. Woodridge then went in to bat and were in early strife as we lost our first wicket with only 10 runs on the board. Tristan Torrance came in and struck it to all corners of the ground, before playing one shot too many and perished after smashing 2 huge sixes and a four, ending on 22 runs off 10 balls. Woodridge proceeded to lose 3 quick wickets with a score of 63 for 5. Zche-Keane Killian once again stood up, showing maturity and a level head, and steered us to victory with a well-constructed 37 off 34 balls. Woodridge won by 5 wickets with 36.4 overs remaining.
U15A game summary
Kingswood won the toss and chose to bat first. Our bowlers picked up wickets quite frequently, however they gave away too many extras. Saliswa Masoka picked up 4 wickets and Daniel Darlow got 3 wickets. In our attempt to chase the score, we lost both their openers very early on. Cameron Ferrant and Daniel Darlow built a steady partnership but couldn’t resist after some good pressure from the Kingswood bowlers. Woodridge were bowled out for 89 runs.
U14A game summary
Woodridge lost the toss and we’re sent in to bowl first. Jay-Reece Madatt took 4 wickets in his 6 over spell and Logan Meyer took 2 wickets in his 7 overs. Kingswood were bowled out for 104 in 28.3 overs. Woodridge came in to bat and reached their total in 22.4 overs. Logan Meyer scored 54 not out off 33 balls and Jay-Reece Madatt scored 20 runs not out.
BOYS CRICKET VS VICTORIA PARK (T20)
1st Team won by 6 wickets
2nd Team won by 6 wickets
U15A won by 149 runs
U14A won by 39 runs
TOP PERFORMERS:
James Beckley – 58 runs not out
Keagan Collett – 2 for 15 in 2 overs
Lukhanyo Ndulama – 2 for 12 in 4 overs
Mihle Gcukumana – 1 for 4 in 2 overs
Oliver Puttergill – 17 runs off 10 balls
Zche-Keane Kilian – 42 runs off 38 balls
Timothy Teulon – 15 off 9 not out
Cameron Ferrant & Jordan Damons (partnership)
Daniel Darlow - 51 off 30 balls
Miles Feltham – 5 wickets
Jordan Damons - 3 wickets for 7 runs in 3 overs
Jay Reece Madatt - 61 runs off 38 balls
Sonwabisa Gotyana - 29 runs off 18 balls
Joshua Reed - 2 wickets in the final over
Timothy Teulon – 15 off 9 not out
1st Team game summary
We won the toss and elected to bowl. VP made 99 runs in 20 overs, with only 6 wickets down. We made their score in 15.5 overs with 4 wickets down. James Beckley led the way, making 58 runs not out.
2nd Team game summary
After a delayed start, Woodridge lost the toss and were asked to bowl first. With some sharp thinking from Zche-Keane Killian we got off to an ideal start with a run out in the first over. Two successful partnerships took our hosts to 92 for 4 after 15 overs. We knuckled down with some tight bowling and took wickets at regular intervals, restricting our opponents to 105 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Woodridge went in to bat on a wicket that seemed to have slowed down a touch in the second innings. The win was hard fought by a dogged and determined Woodridge team.
U15A game summary
Woodridge captain, Jordan Damons won the toss and decided to bat first. We started off with a healthy run-rate, however, top run scorer Miles Feltham soon lost his wicket. Cameron Ferrant and Jordan Damons created a solid partnership, both being taken out with scores in excess of 40 runs. This brought Daniel Darlow to the crease and he managed to score 51 off 30 balls, which took the total to 162 runs. The Woodridge opening bowlers, Miles Feltham and Jordan Damons were on top form. Jordan took 3 wickets for 7 runs in 3 overs and Miles took 5 wickets in his 4 overs.
U14A game summary
Woodridge U14 A team travelled to VP high school. With an exciting fixture ahead, the Woodridge contingent won the toss and chose to bat first. With a good start from the opening pair scoring 28 runs before losing the first wicket. Jay-Reece Madatt came in at number 3, guns playing scoring a total of 61 runs in 38 balls. His partner, Sonwabisa Gotanya keeping it together as well scoring 29 runs in 18 balls. The 2 took the team to 149 runs in their 20 overs. The opposition did not make it easy for the Woodridge bowling attack. The first wicket was only to fall in the 12th over with super bowling by Madatt. With 48 runs needed off the final over, the game was in the bag for the Woodridge team. Joshua Reed picking up 2 wickets in the final over was just the cherry on the cake. Woodridge U14 A team winning the game by 39 runs.
GIRLS CRICKET VS FRAMESBY
The 1st team cricket girls reached the semi-final for the EP girls T20 competition. We won by 4 wickets, with a great bowling effort from Iman Bonnasse who took 4 wickets for 3 runs in 1.2 overs.
GIRLS CRICKET VS PEARSON
The 2nd team won by 57 runs. Woodridge scored 105 for 2. Siân Dearmer scored 48 not out. Pearson went out for 54. Kaitlyn Stamos and Zara Bonnasse both took 4 wickets.
WATER POLO: OAKHILL CHUKKA FESTIVAL
The girls and boys 1st teams went unbeaten this weekend at the Oakhill Chukka Festival, making this our best ever result at this festival. Both teams showed wonderful composure and played with enthusiasm and great sportsmanship. Each team played 7 games over the 4 days. Top goal scorers included VanGinkel Venter and Mark Canny. Taylor Nicholls however took the crown for the most goals scored as well as landing her 50th goal of the season during the festival. Other standout performances included our goalies Eugene Kok and Daniella Smith whose saves and passes were instrumental to their teams success, as well as Finn Will who not only dominated at centre-back but also switched positions seamlessly, scoring several amazing goals. What a fantastic effort! Well done to all the 1st team players!
Boys:
Wins: 7-2 vs Paul Roos 2nd, 12-2 vs Hudson 1st , 8-1 vs Wynberg 2nd, 6-4 vs St Andrews 2nd, 4-3 vs Selborne 2nd, 9-3 vs Somerset 1st
Draws: 5-5 against Glenwood 1st team
Girls:
Wins: 5-4 vs DSG, 15-2 vs Stirling, 5-2 vs Oakhill, 6-2 vs Somerset, 13-2 vs Camps Bay, 5-3 vs Westerford, 13-2 vs Wynberg
TOP PERFORMERS:
VanGinkel Venter (top goal scorer)
Mark Canny (top goal scorer)
Taylor Nicholls (most goals scored, 50th goal scored for the season)
Eugene Kok (standout performance as goalie)
Daniella Smith (standout performance as goalie)
Finn Will (standout performance)
WATER POLO: JASON MURRAY
The U14A water polo boys and girls participated in the Jason Murray Tournament. The boys found themselves in a tough pool and lost games to Selborne, Grey High, Paarl Boys, Stirling and Kingswood. In our final game we beat Hudson Park 5-2. JP Maritz, Gareth Steenkamp and Oliver Stutterheim gave standout performances for Woodridge. The girls lost 4 games and won 1. Although we lost most of our games, the margins in goal differences was much better than in previous years. The girls gave an all-round good performance for their first tournament.
EQUESTRIAN
Iviwe Ngangelizwe won his Stadium Eventing class at GrassMasters on Sunday morning. Our Woodridge Equestrian Centre Captain, Hinata Abe, also had a lovely round in the same class and just missed out on a podium placing. Well done to both of them on their performance at the first stadium eventing competition of the year.
SWIMMING
Liam Schweitzer participated in the Infinity Club Gala. Liam swam colours times for 100m freestyle, backstroke and butterfly.
ATHLETICS
Our athletes participated in the PE Athletics Competition. They were very competitive in their events and performed with confidence, showing tenacity even when the odds were against them. Their results were as follows:
- Dewald Strydom: 3rd (U/16 javelin throw)
- Jordan Damons: 1st (U/15 long jump); 2nd (U/15 high jump)
- José Chandler: 2nd (U/16 long jump)
- Troy Schofield: 1st (U/17 3000m)
- Bukho Pantsi: 2nd (U/19 110m hurdles)
OTHER SPORTS RESULTS
- 1st Team Tennis Girls vs Pearson - Woodridge won 3-1
- 2nd Team Tennis Girls vs Collegiate – Woodridge won 3-1
