GRAAFF-REINET HOCKEY NEWS — The Union High School first hockey team has had an incredible season so far.

The team has played tough competition, not only playing the top two schools in the country (Oranje Meisieskool and Collegiate) but also others in the top ten, including the proud victory over Pearson High School.

The team currently consists of five matrics with a wealth of experience. The girls average on 59 caps per player. Five of the players have over 100 caps for the first team, and an additional have over 50 caps.

The team had four inter-provincial representatives this year, Micela Loock, Candice Russell and Yente Retief (EP U.18B) and Chloe Shires (EP U.14C).

The season has been one of much change, but more growth. Having played top schools in the country, the statistics are highly impressive considering the size of the school.

Union High School's first hockey team: Christine Harris, Chloe Shires, Kiah Hoffman, Candice Russell, Jade Shires, Jenna McNaughton, Rebecca Langmead (captain), coach Alvin August, Micela Loock, Yente Retief, Kelly Rose-Innes, Chelsea Theron, Marche Green, Henze Jaftha and goalkeeper Simamkele Desemela. 

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