Kearsney fares well in final clash
The local College's basketball team narrowly avoided a loss during their final game against Westville Boys' High School.
Basketball:
Kearsney travelled to Westville Boys’ High School for the final basketball fixture of the year. Kearsney started well and was able for find some fluidity on offence and scored freely.
Westville didn’t appear to have an answer for the Kearsney offence, but also scored easily on Kearsney’s defence. Kearsney closed the first quarter 23 – 15.
The second quarter was much the same as Kearsney outscored their opponents, but also allowed easy baskets to be scored against them. Kearsney went into half time with a commanding 43 – 25 lead. There was not much change in the third quarter, with Kearsney comfortably 57 – 46 ahead.
The fourth quarter, however, saw Westville up the tempo as they found their rhythm. Kearsney made defensive errors and allowed Westville to shoot free throws and cut significantly into their lead. The quarter almost saw Kearsney lose a game as with Westville scored 36 points.
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It was a valuable lesson to the Kearsney players not to underestimate their opposition and to remain focused until the final whistle. Kearsney managed to hold on to a 77 – 74 win.
Provincial basketball selections:
Two Kearsney basketball players, Max Hastings-Brown and Ryan Wimbush, have been selected for the SA U16 basketball team to participate in the African Union Sports Council Zone 5 Games in Botswana in December.
Cricket:
In the 1st X1’s weekend fixture, Kearsney lost the toss in overcast and windy conditions and were put in to bat on a belter of a batting track. Initially 1/1, Kearsney recovered beautifully to register a fairly imposing 279/7 (Koenig 55, Carmichael 36, Bamber 47, Talbot 42, Patton 39).
Westville also used the track impressively and reached the target three down with three overs to spare.
It was a truly great batting wicket and the difference was that Kearsney did not convert their great start into more half centuries. Westville managed a great run chase, to deservedly win by seven wickets.
1st X1 Kearsney – 279/6 (Koenig 55; Bamber 47; Talbot 42 n.o.; Patton 39; Carmichael 36)
1st X1 Westville – 281/3
Westville won by 7 wickets
l Kearsney held its annual Cricket Awards Dinner at the weekend. Honours went to Robbie Koenig: All Rounder of the Year; Taine Muirhead: Batsman of the Year; Michael Brokensha: Bowler of the Year; Steven Conway: Fielder of the Year; Carl Heunis: Players’ Player of the Year; Jordan Bamber: Best Catch of the Year and Cade Carmichael: Most Improved Player.
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