Three teams unbeaten, while Bishops bounces back at ISHF
It was business as usual for St Alban’s College, Reddam House Constantia, and Michaelhouse on Monday, day three of the Independent Schools Hockey Festival (ISHF), in Pretoria.
Those three sides entered the day unbeaten and each picked up a win to end their respective campaigns on a high at the St Alban’s College AstroTurf.
The hosts, after a stellar showing on day two, which included a 2-1 win over Bishops [Diocesan College] 2-1, finished with a flourish on Monday, thumping Trinity House Centurion 5-0.
It was a dominant display by coach Guy Elliott’s charges, who were free-flowing, played in the right areas, and capitalised on their opportunities.
Colby Mocke led the onslaught, slotting a hat-trick, while Siba Vuba and KaOne Mathibe also found the back of the net.
Another side that dominance throughout the three days was Reddam House Constantia. The boys from Cape Town, led by coach Alex Gitlin, scored some statement victories ahead of the start of the Western Cape Premier League on Friday, 11 April.
On Monday, they powered their way to a 6-1 win over York High to record their fifth win in five games.
Captain Joe Gitlin, who was superb in front of goal, netted a hat-trick and was joined on the scoresheet by Chris Stewart before Max Godden added a pair.
With their confidence boosted, Reddam will shift their attention to a league clash with Rondebosch Boys’ High this coming week.
Much has been said about Michaelhouse, a much-improved side, early on this season, and they gave hockey enthusiasts more to mull over with their strong performances at the festival.
The side, led by coach Nick Bérichon, recorded four wins and a draw. That came on the back of an impressive showing at the Belgotex Sport Coastal Cup, and they will return to KZN action brimming with confidence.
They defused a tricky St Benedict’s College side 2-1 on the final day, and Bérichon will be satisfied with how his boys conducted themselves in Gauteng.
Bishops, meanwhile, found their groove on the final day, roaring to a whopping 6-1 victory over St David’s Marist Inanda.
Coach Ryan Julius‘s boys were clinical from the first whistle and made St David’s pay dearly for their mistakes.
Harry Morgan was in fine form and netted four times while Jayden Moon and vice-captain James Robb-Quinlan, who recently led Bishops to the Schools SA20 national title, also found the back of the net.
The next assignment for Bishops will be a league clash with Durbanville this week.
In other matches, Somerset College played to a 2-2 draw with St Charles College, while Bloemfontein’s St Andrew’s School, after two 0-1 losses on Sunday, picked up their first win, beating Helpmekaar Kollege 4-2.
RESULTS
Bishops 6-1 St David’s Marist Inanda
Reddam House Constantia 6-1 York High
Somerset College 2-2 St Charles College
St Andrew’s School 4-2 Helpmekaar Kollege
Michaelhouse 2-1 St Benedict’s College
St Alban’s College 5-0 Trinity House
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