Cricket was the only sport to play on a rain affected interschool with Waitaki Boys’ High School. The cricket was a two day affair and while the first day was unaffected, play didn’t commence until mid-afternoon on the second day.

Timaru Boys’ batted first, and helped by some disappointing Waitaki fielding, compiled an imposing 369 with Shaun Rooney (152) and Ryan Lewthwaite (108) the main contributors.

Waitaki lost wickets early to find themselves in trouble but the lower order dug in and scored what in the end were crucial runs, to finish with a total of 172 - Shaun Rooney continuing a great match with 6 for 25.

Waitaki were asked to follow in what were damp conditions. Their openers found a bit of form and quickly piled on some early runs. They were looking comfortable when TBHS struck with a couple of quick wickets. Timaru Boys’ ran out of time and Waitaki eventually finished up on 132 for 6 with the crucial late runs in their 1st innings possibly making the difference. McGregor Isbister (2-9) and Ben Stayt (2-5) the pick of the bowlers.

Timaru Boys’ took out the first inning spoils and Shaun Rooney continued his rich vein of form.