TBHS V St Andrew's College (SUMMER) - 2012

Interschool comes down to the wire

ImageIn a tense and closely fought contest the annual summer sports exchange between Timaru Boys' High School and St Andrew's College from Christchurch almost came down to the last ball of the last game to decide the tie. In one of the most enthralling contests for some time STAC took TBHSs last wicket in the 1st XI game with 3 overs to go and with Timaru needing 4 for the win. This left the tie at 3 wins apiece and with the locals rueing yet another batting collapse in their 2nd innings.

The 1st XI cricket game had everything and both teams were in with a chance till the very end. After a rain delayed start, St Andrew's surprisingly chose to bat and put on 72 for the first wicket. TBHS then started to take wickets on a regular basis and STAC were dismissed for 187. Noel Greens consistent line and length was rewarded with 6 wickets. In reply TBHS were again guilty of too many loose shots and only Michael Hogan with an aggressive approach was successful with 48 runs in a total of 119. STAC forced the pace in their 2nd inning gathering runs at a quick pace to declare at 160 for 9 leaving a target of 229 for Timaru off approximately 55 overs. Josh Dick with 5 wickets was the highlight of Timarus bowling attack. Timaru got off to a rollicking start racing to 80 without loss after 8 overs. Michael Hogan  was again the pick of the batters displaying both aggression and control in reaching 90. From a position of sImagetrength at 120-1 TBHS collapsed to 167-9. The game then took yet another twist as the TBHS last wicket pair of Latham Gibb and Chris Hogan showed some of the other batsmen how to play STAC with by playing straight, waiting for the good ball and good running between the wickets. Unfortunately on 225 Latham Gibb spooned a catch to mid-wicket and the fight back was over with Hogan and Gibb having put on 58 for the last wicket just 4 runs short of an unlikely victory.

A young and inexperienced TBHS Colts cricket team were dominant from the start of their game. A good start from Josh Mehrtens and Caleb Grace was capitalised on by Matt Mckenzie who took control of the game with a powerful 86 not out in a game that was reduced to 30 overs due to STACs delayed arrival. The Colts eventually reached 176 for 6. In reply STAC struggled against some tight bowling from the local bowlers. With the three spinner approach of Will Carter, James Copland and Connor Bradley, backed up by some good fielding STAC were never in the hunt and ended up 54 run short.


Image The tennis players started their tie with some trepidation as they had been easily beaten the previous year and STAC were at a similar strength. However, the boys put in a great effort and although they eventually lost the tie 9-3 the results in a number of games could have gone either way. Timaru started off strongly in the doubles and Timarus better communication and teamwork came through as the doubles finished at 2 apiece. Tom and Jack Deeley showed the way with a great win against STACs top combination. Josh Reddicliffe and Angus Rollinson also won their match. It was in the singles that Timaru struggled with only Jack Deeley winning. This was a great effort from a squad who were playing minus a couple of their top seniors.

The TBHS senior touch team were easy winners in their three games taking out the first two 4-0 and the last game 4-3. The local boys had an aggressive running approach in both defence and attack that STAC struggled with. This combined with the ability to create holes in the opposition's defence led to some good tries out wide. Standouts for Timaru were James Hawkey, Jack Gibson and Henry Chamberlain in a side that is well coached by Tom Shelker and Tyrone Hill.


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The TBHS volleyball team continued their great run of form with a two match win over STAC. Both matches were won 3-0. This exchange was another stepping stone towards National tournament for the team. The team were always going to be under pressure with a number of key players away or playingother sports at the exchange . Younger players were able to step up with Campbell Ross and Hamish Dewar taking their place in the senior team. Each set was close and the experience of replacement Captain, Andrew Ross, was instrumental in securing the wins.

Conditions at Caroline Bay were light but well suited to the Teams Racing event held in the 420 Class boats. Sailing for TBHS were skippers, Chris Tulley, Cullen LeRoy, and Alex Whytock along with their crews, James Goldingham, Rueben Hendrie and Aris Shearer. St Andrew's College was represented by skippers, Matt Morrison, Sam Lee, and Taylor Balogh along with their crews, Phoebe McGowan, Callum Entwistle and Finn Martin. The racing was close and fiercely contested with St Andrew's College being the overall winner, 4 races to 2. The highlight of the day was the number of close races in a very even day's sailing.

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This was a very competitive exchange with a number of very good individual performances during the day.

  TBHS  STAC
1st XI Cricket 119 and 225 187 and 160 for 9 dec Win to
Stac by 3 runs.
Colts Cricket 170 (win to TBHS) 129
Volleyball 2 (win to TBHS) 0
Yachting 2 4 (win to STAC)
Touch 3 0 (win to TBHS)
Tennis 3 9 (win to STAC)

The exchange was drawn 3 all.

Gary Ivamy
Sports Director