GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — Despite the much-needed rain, Graaff-Reinet was once again filled with quality cricketing schools from all over South Africa attending the 11th Annual Union High School Cricket Festival, held from January 5 to 7.
Ten teams participated in the Cricket Festival, which stirred up great excitement and the quality of cricket which was played was excellent.
Although the weather played a big part in the festival this year, we still managed to play a lot of the planned fixtures. Unfortunately, Union, as the hosting side, had to stand back some days so that other visiting teams could play. Most of the teams could play all four of their matches and some teams played three.
The teams hosted this year were Paarl Boys High, Paarl Gym, Marlow, Pinelands, Daniel Pienaar, Stirling, Upington High, Brandwag and Grey High School, and we wish to thank them for sacrificing part of their holidays to attend our cricket festival.
Everybody enjoyed the festival and Union received positive feedback throughout. The most successful team of the festival was Paarl Boys High, winning all four of their matches.
Looking at the results, the Union 1st XI did not have the most successful tournament, but the team is young, will grow immensely this year and will be a very competitive side. The team is working hard and they will be a force to be reckoned with.
Union would like to thank their sponsors, Union Staff, as well as the parents, for their immeasurable contribution to the Cricket Festival.
They would also like to thank the Botanics Sports Club, Volkskool and Asante Sana staff for the use of their facilities.
Special thanks must go to Donald Kingwill for the maintenance and preparation of the UHS sports field, especially getting rid of the water on the fields.
His hard work and dedication enabled the Union staff and the community to be proud of the Union High School facilities. Lastly, Union wishes to thank their boys for their commitment and their effort. Union is excited for what lies ahead for the rest of the cricket season.
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