SPORT IN BRIEF
Shaelyn and Martin both represented Eastern Province.
Athletes had to qualify at provincial open water swimming events in order to be selected for their province.
Big win for Connection
African Connection women’s football club defeated Fort Hare University 7-0 in a preseason game played at JD Dlepu Stadium on Sunday. Goal scorers for African Connection were Anam Nqweniso (two goals), Zingisani Mazaka (two), Okuhle Ngxingo, Makube Qinela and Sindiswa Skade.
St Andrew’s win KES Plate
The St Andrew’s College first water polo team went on to win the Plate section of the KES water polo tournament.
In the group stages, St Andrew’s were drawn in a challenging group with defending champions Clifton (Durban) and number one ranked Rondebosch.
St Andrew’s first lost 6-8 to Clifton, and 5-9 to Rondebosch.
In their last pool game, the team beat Parktown 11-2 and moved into the plate section of the tournament.
In the first match of this section, St Andrew’s were challenged by Durban Boys' High School but eventually Andrew van Vuuren sealed the deal as St Andrew’s won 8-7.
In the semi-finals against St John’s College from Johannesburg, the match ended in a three-all draw.
In the ensuing penalty shoot-out, Andrew van Vuuren, Jack Emary and Wesley Williams calmly slotted their goals and Jason Brown came to the rescue saving a crucial penalty to send St Andrew’s into the Plate final.
From the first whistle, the St Andrew’s team was in control against Pretoria Boys firsts, as St Andrew’s won the match 8-4.
At the conclusion of the tournament, Andrew van Vuuren was selected into the tournament team, made up of the best 13 players from the tournament.
St Andrew’s U15 take third
The St Andrew’s College U15A and U14A water polo sides took part in the annual Kingswood College U15 Tournament this past weekend.
The U15A side beat Pearson U15B 131, Woodridge U15A 14-2, lost to Grey 1-4, lost to the Eastern Province Senior Ladies team 1-6, beat Graeme College 14-0 in their pool games.
This meant that they would play Pearson U15A in the semi-final. St Andrew’s lost 1-6 to finish tied in third place.
The U14A side, the youngest team in the tournament, managed to beat hosts Kingswood U15A 7-3 and Selborne U15B 6-0 and draw with Grey U15B 2-2. They lost to Pearson U15A 0-6 and Alexander Road U15A 2-6.
This meant they ended their pool in third place and played Pearson U15B, winning that match 6-0 and placing fifth overall out of 12 teams.
Specman named Player of the Final
Springbok Sevens backline player Rosko Specman attributed the feat of being named Player of the Final at the HSBC Las Vegas Sevens early on Monday morning (SA time) to good team structures and the support of his Blitzbok team mates.
The Grahamstown-raised stepper scored a brilliant try in the final of the tournament, a 19-12 win against Fiji, as well as having a hand in both other tries, scored by Cecil Afrika and Chris Dry respectively.
“It is very nice to be named Player of the Final and I am proud of it, but credit must go to our system and the other guys in the squad sticking to our structures,” said Specman.
In the final, a brilliant second-half run by Specman helped put his team into a 19-5 lead.
Compiled by Stephen Penney @penneyspix2197 sport@grocotts.co.za