Egdemead High School hosted Somerset College’s rugby, netball, hockey and soccer teams, from under-14 to under-19, on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4.
In what was a close encounter with a scoreline of 21-17 in the boys’ under-19 rugby clash, the home side clinched victory in the dying minutes of the second half.
Edgemead’s under-19 coach, Gerhard Sheppard said it was a tough morning for their teams, but they managed to do well against a stubborn Somerset College side.
“Somerset College derby day, yes, we had a tough day the whole day, they are a really good sport. All age groups from under-14 up until the first team really put their hands up. We had a tough game, in the end we pulled it through and got it done. For the next game, it’s no guts, no glory, that is all I can say. Just like today, luckily we showed all guts and all glory,” said Sheppard.
Head of rugby at Somerset College, Liso Langman said it was an eagerly anticipated clash, noting that it had been many years since they last competed against Edgemead.
“It was a lovely opportunity for us to test what we have going on, I am really proud of all our Somerset teams. Tight scores all round, under-15’s got good results, under-16 got good results. The under-14s and the First Fifteen fell short. But overall a great day, very well hosted. No fights in any of the games, which is quite important; the kids are playing for the sake of playing rugby. We really enjoyed it,” said Langman.
- Meanwhile, in other school boy rugby action, Milnerton High School made light work of Tygerberg High with a score of 82-14 in Milnerton. The win moved Milnerton’s winning tally to eight wins in a row.
Bellville beat Worcester Gimnasium 17-8 in Worcester. Brackenfell bounced back to win 29-16 against Parel Vallei. Rondebosch won 49-27 against Wynberg. SACS beat Bishops 29-7 at home.
Charlie Hofmeyer High, from Ceres, is one of the few schools, alongside Paul Roos Gimnasium, who remain unbeaten in the Western Province district this year. Charlie Hofmeyer won 46-31 against Langenhoven Gimnansium, while Paul Roos beat Maritzburg College 48-0 in KZN.
With winter looming into the season, the schools will gear up for another week of matches around the province. On Saturday May 11, Stellenberg will look to bounce back to winning ways when they host Bishops in the north. DF Malan will be in search of a win when they host Punt, from the South Western District. Milnerton play at home against Parel Vallei, Brackenfell welcome Strand, SACS prepare for Paul Roos and Rondebsoch welcome Paarl Gim.
