The annual 1st XI Football fixture vs The Kingsmen XI (KHSOBA) took place on Anzac Day this year, in sunny, but windy conditions.

The 1st XI have a number of qualifiers for nationals this year, so coach Cam McPhail thought a tough match against some experienced players would be ideal.

The Kingsmen side featured a few different generations:

Current staff member David van Zanten played for the 1st XI in 1978; three Salisbury’s - Ben and Luke are former Kingsmen, John (father) is on staff; two Scott’s – Bradley and Noah; 2020 Head Boy, and Dux George Bates, and Connor Neil who currently plays in the South Island league for the Dunedin City Royals.

Tom Milton scored mid-way through the first half to give the Kingsmen the lead and a deft touch from Connor Neil with about 15 minutes to go sealed it for the side, 2-0. Noah Scott and Jonty Davidson were named player-of-the-day for their respective sides.

Thank you to Mr McPhail for refereeing the match and we wish them all the best for the season ahead.

The Kingsmen squad: David van Zanten, John Salisbury, Bradley Scott, Tom Connor, Lennox Wilkins, Connor Neil, Tom Milton, Ben Taylor, Raven August, Noah Scott, George Bates, Ben Salisbury, Luke Salisbury.