Timaru Boys’ High School push Christchurch Boys’ close in Rugby

This was an impressive effort by Timaru as they pushed Christchurch Boys’ to their limit. This will send out a warning to Timaru’s future opponents that they are a force to be reckoned with. Finlay Joyce, Cullen Grace and Shane Fikken scored the tries with Hayden McNulty landing the conversion. Grace was a standout for the team. Brad Cvitanich stood out in the backs.

The 2nd XV struggled with their opponents as they lost 28-10. This game was highlighted by mistakes throughout that meant the team never really got going. Harry Bampton and Bradley Clucas toiled hard for the team but their efforts were not enough against an able, skilled and fit Christchurch team.

The 1st XI Football team, much like the 1st XV started well but struggled in the second half. Cam Anderson continued his good form with another goal to take a 1-0 lead at half time. Christchurch Boys’ stepped up in the second half to take a well-deserved half time lead. Despite this, Anderson hit the post in the last seconds of the game to almost pull off the draw. Timaru showed they can foot it with their school opponents but they need to lift the speed of the game from the local Men’s 1st Division.

The Junior Football team showed that they are a team to watch as they accounted for their opponents by 6-2. Timaru led earlier by 4-1 before making a number of substitutions to allow some players to bench for the 1st XI. Goal scorers were Jack Crossan with a hat trick, Carter Brewer with two and Alex Power with a fine goal from 25 metres.

Contrary to their other first teams, the Hockey team finished better than they started. Down 3-0 at half time to three well taken penalty corners ,Timaru Boys’ picked up their effort in the second half as they restricted their opponents to just one more goal. Matt Ellis and Jono Ellis stood out for the home team.

McGregor Isbister was a stand out in Golf with the team’s solitary win as they were outclassed by their opponents 3-1.