KAROO NEWS - Union's home derby against Cradock Primary and Aliwal North High was another one for the books.
From the youngest u.7 teams to the senior squads were alive with the spirit of competition and camaraderie as the learners from Union took to the various sport fields.
Rugby
The rugby matches against Cradock saw challenging encounters.
The 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, while 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 skill and sportsmanship.
The senior rugby teams delivered thrilling performances against Aliwal North.
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.
Hockey
The hockey teams also had a stellar day on the field.
Against Cradock Primary, the u.7A team dominated with an 11 - 1 victory, while 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.
The matches against Aliwal North were equally impressive, with the u.14A team winning 5 - 0, u.16A team winning 3 - 0 and the 1st team delivering a spectacular 12 - 0 victory.
The senior hockey B-sides' matches on Friday afternoon were played in Kariega, and they faced off against Hoërskool Brandwag.
The u.16B team drew 1 - 1 and 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.
Joubert Vorster (u.13A) running with the ball. Photo: Ben Snyman
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