Overview Sporting Achievements
This weekend Maritzburg College was up against Kearsney with cricket, water polo and basketball matches both at home and away on the go. College won five of the 10 external cricket matches, and 10 of the 19 basketball encounters. Kearsney however proved the stronger in the pool.
Cricket
This weekend, College played nine matches against Kearsney with one against Voortrekker and some internal games.
College win four of their nine matches against Kearsney. The 1st XI match was a closely fought event, which saw College lose by 1 wicket.
1st XI match report (Robbie Coutts – 1st team coach)
College captain Johnathan van Zyl won the toss on the Goldstones and had no hesitation in electing to bat on a wicket that looked like it would get lower and slower as the day progressed.
Kearsney started well and a mix of good bowling and poor shot selection never allowed College to settle as the home team were unable to put together any significant partnerships. The most important partnership of the day being 83; between Captain van Zyl (47) and Bryn Brokensha (39). The pair, unfortunately for their team, went out just before the tea break after 25 overs leaving College at 115 for 5. Wickets fell at regular intervals after tea, and College were eventually bowled out for 152 in the 37th over.
By lunch, Kearsney were well set at 39 for 1 after 10 overs. The game was changed by Cayden Hohls who picked up 3 wickets in a 5 over bowling spell, although Kearsney were still well in control of the match at 78 for 4. College, thanks to the efforts of off spinner James Wiggill, who was particularly tidy, bowling his 8 over spell for 15 runs, were able to put the Kearsney batsmen under pressure, and wickets fell at regular intervals, At 141 for 9, College had fought their way back into the game. The Kearsney last pair knuckled down and absorbed a lot of pressure from the College team and got their team home in the 41st over.
Scores in brief:
College 152 all out
Van Zyl 47
Brokensha 39
Kearsney 153 for 9
Hohls 3 for 21
Kearsney won by 1 wicket
Summary of results:
| Team | Opposition | Result |
| 1st | Kearsney | College 152 all out; van Zyl 46, Brokensha 38 Kearsney 153 for 9; Hohls 3/21 College lost by 1 wicket |
| 2nd | Kearsney | Kearsney 155/10; Bradford 4/24, Thompson 3/28
College 141/10; Armstrong 35 College lost by 14 runs |
| 3rd | Kearsney | Kearsney 151/7; Armstrong 3/26
College 132 all out College lost by 19 runs |
| 4th | Kearsney | College 131; Pitout 43
Kearney 132/6; Samuel 3/15 College lost by 4 wickets |
| 16A | Kearsney | College 239 all out; Narain 47, Mckean 47
Kearsney 134 all out; Beauclerk 3/33, Narain 2/4, Mckean 1/13 College won by 105 runs |
| 15A | Kearsney | Kearsney 63 all out; Hughes 4/9, Naidoo 3/3
College 65 for 1; Askew 36 College won by 9 wickets |
| 15C | Voortrekker | College 132/4; Steyn 63
Voortrekker 92 all out; Maluleke 3/16, Hurson 3/7 College won by 40 runs |
| 14A | Kearsney | College 194/9
Kearsney 195/3 College lost by 7 wickets |
| 14B | Kearsney | Kearsney 169; Wiggill 2/28
College 170/2; Wiggill 76*, Wood 26 College won by 8 wickets |
| 14C | Kearsney | Kearsney 121/8; Lotter 2/14
College 125/0 in 15.3 overs; Jursa 55* Barnard 50* |
Basketball
College had 19 basketball teams in action over the weekend against Kearsney. In an evenly matched encounter, overall results saw College win ten of their matches. The senior teams all won their matches, with the 1st team securing a 76-70 win.
1st team report (Mr Suwi Siwila – Director of Basketball)
Maritzburg College came into the game thinking they knew what lay ahead with Kearsney. The start of the game was intense, and initially College had difficulty gaining momentum as Kearsney College came prepared for war with a good start and a plan that was in their favour. A neck-and-neck battle unfolded during the game. As Maritzburg College finally woke up from the slump and dry streak, the game took a huge turn and was suddenly in its favour. The physicality of the game made it difficult for both schools to keep up. Despite this, Maritzburg College made a strong comeback and took some critical steps that put them in a position to win. After dominating the game, Kearsney College fell behind as Maritzburg College took control and won 76 – 70 at the end of regulation time to become the victors.
Summary of Results:
| Team | Opponent | Venue | Court | Result | Score |
| 1st | Kearsney | College | APH1 | won | 76-70 |
| 2nd | Kearsney | College | APH1 | won | 44-35 |
| 3rd | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC1 | won | 35-20 |
| 4th | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC1 | won | 11-6 |
| 16A | Kearsney | College | APH 1 | won | 31-27 |
| 16B | Kearsney | College | APH 2 | lost | 17-19 |
| 16C | Kearsney | College | APH 2 | lost | 31-27 |
| 16D | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC1 | lost | 10-20 |
| 15A | Kearsney | College | APH 1 | lost | 25-36 |
| 15B | Kearsney | College | APH 2 | won | 26-16 |
| 15C | Kearsney | College | Outdoor 1 | lost | 14-21 |
| 15D | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC2 | lost | 7-20 |
| 15E | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC1 | lost | 13-23 |
| 14A | Kearsney | College | APH1 | lost | 26-29 |
| 14B | Kearsney | College | APH2 | won | 26-24 |
| 14C | Kearsney | College | Outdoor 1 | won | 22-18 |
| 14D | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC2 | lost | 9-19 |
| 14E | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC2 | won | 20-16 |
| 14F | Kearsney | Kearsney | SPC2 | won | 38-8 |
Waterpolo
College had five water polo team in action over the weekend against Kearsney, and won two of their matches, losing three. The1st team took part in the Clifton tournament.
1st team report (Mr Darren Sherriff – Director Aquatics)
The College 1st water polo stayers side took part in the annual Clifton Water Polo Tournament. The pool stages saw the team participate against Michaelhouse, St Andrew’s College and Paul Roos. In the later stages of the tournament College played Glenwood, DHS and finally Pearson.
Summary of Results vs Kearsney:
| Team | Opposition | Venue | Time | Result | Score |
| 2nd | Kearsney | Long Course | 09:30 | lost | 1-16 |
| 3rd | Kearsney | SportZone Pool Side | 08:45 | won | 6-3 |
| 15A | Kearsney | Grandstand Pool Side | 08:45 | lost | 5-6 |
| 15B | Kearsney | SportZone Pool Side | 08:00 | won | 8-4 |
| 14A | Kearsney | Grandstand Pool Side | 08:00 | lost | 4-12 |