FOUR young cricketers from Chelsea Preparatory School have given their school plenty to celebrate and be proud of after scoring centuries against Clifton Preparatory School.

Chelsea Prep’s young stars, Brody Boyd, Jamie Hauptfleisch, Landi Mhlongo and Guy Makepeace delivered impressive performances across the U10 and U11 teams. They showcased their skill, determination and hard work at the crease, scoring 100 runs in a single innings which is a significant milestone for any cricketer, particularly at primary school level.

They were applauded for the memorable achievement by head of sport at Chelsea Preparatory School, Khalipha Cele. He said it was rewarding to see the boys’ commitment translate into outstanding performances.

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“It is incredibly rewarding to see the boys’ dedication, patience and perseverance translate into such outstanding performances on the field,” said a proud Cele. “It is especially exciting to see our younger cricketers stepping up, playing with confidence and showing such determination and heart.”

The school congratulated all four players on reaching the milestone, recognising their achievements as a reflection of their dedication and perseverance.

The standout innings were:
• Brody Boyd – 100 runs off 64 balls for the U10A team.
• Jamie Hauptfleisch – 101 runs off 91 balls for the U10A team.
•     Landi Mhlongo – 106 runs off 54 balls for the U11C team.
•     Guy Makepeace – 101 runs off 36 balls for the U11B team.

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