DEBATING
Well done to our debaters, who recently took part in debates held at Selborne. Merrifield won both their senior and junior debates, with Merrifield students being named as best speakers in both divisions:
- Seniors vs Dale College . Merrifield won , Igor Karbowy being named best speaker.
- Juniors vs Westbank . Merrifield won and Okuhle Nwelende was named best speaker.
TENNIS
- Boys open vs Selborne B: 6-0 win
- U15 girls vs Stirling: 0-6 loss
- Prep girls U13 vs Stirling B: 2-4 loss
SOCCER
Well done to both college and prep soccer players, who took part in soccer matches against various school this week:
- Junior college soccer vs West Bank: 2-7 loss
- 1st soccer v George Randall: 2-0 win
- U11 soccer vs Redwood: 1-0 win
- U13 soccer vs Berlin: 1-0 win
Congratulations to Kudzaishe Manyevere, who has been selected for U15 BCM soccer team, that will travel to Johannesburg in June.
SWIMMING
Congratulations to Madison Goliath, who recently took part in the SA Schools Sport Championships. She was part of the 50M relay team that won gold in the relay event.
HOCKEY
21 April
Merrifield hockey girls hosted Lilyfontein on Friday afternoon, with some great hockey taking place. Congratulations on the following results:
- U14A vs U16A: 4-0 win
- U16A v 2nds: 3-1 win
- 1st v 1st: 3-1 win
22 April
Merrifield hockey boys hosted a derby against Pearson, as part of Pearson’s tour to Buffalo City. Well done on the following results:
- U14A boys: 1-6 loss
- U16A boys: 0-0 draw
- 1st boys: 0-6 loss