It has been a challenging season for the under 16s so far. The boys have faced some very well organized opposition and although they have put up their best effort it has unfortunately not been enough to secure a win to date. There has been a regular band of supporters follow the boys and we thank them for this, it is greatly appreciated.
Tracey Hopkins
The 2008 season got off to a shaky start for Hillcrest High’s 1st XV with some of the boys getting injured. But after a dose of concrete pills, the boys came together to produce some good form against Hamilton Boys’ High 4th XV. Playing a home game to a supportive Wednesday afternoon crowd, Hilly won the game convincingly.
Buoyed by their fine win, the boys were ready to tackle St Paul’s 2nd XV last Saturday. They put in a sterling effort and were a dominant force for most of the game. But two late tries to St Paul’s allowed them to take the win and the final score didn’t really reflect how close the game was. There was solid work by the Hillcrest forwards, while the backs combined with some good play. Man-of-the-match, Arno Bekker, put in a big performance wearing the number 7 jersey and has the battle scars to prove it.
Adrienne Jervis
Today Hillcrest’s first XV played St Paul’s second XV who are top of the table. The boys put on a good game - clawing for every meter and protecting the ball well. They played the best game of the season and proved to themselves that they are worth the jerseys they wear. The backline’s boot managed to keep the boys in St Paul’s half for a good portion of the game. The backline managed to pick up their game from previous weeks and came up with some stunning runs! The forwards also did their part in putting pressure on the St. Paul’s backline and forward pack with some good counter rucking and steals at the breakdown. The backs and forwards managed to put on some good tackles with tackler of the day going to Bryce Johnson. Although it was a loss, it was a spectacular game and the boys can hold their heads up high.
By Arno Bekker
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