Sporting Activities

It was another busy and competitive week of sport for Peterhouse Boys, with our teams in action across rugby, hockey and soccer. There were excellent team performances, strong tournament results and several individual selections worthy of special recognition.

Rugby

vs Dubai Sharks

U15 won 32–0

Hockey

vs St George’s

Played: 6 | Won: 5 | Drew: 1 | Lost: 0

  • 1st XI won 4–1
  • 2nd XI won 6–0
  • U16A won 2–0
  • U15A won 1–0
  • U15B drew 0–0
  • U14A won 5–1

Soccer

vs St George’s

Played: 9 | Won: 2 | Drew: 3 | Lost: 4

  • 1st XI drew 1–1
  • 2nd XI drew 0–0
  • U17A won 1–0
  • U16A lost 0–3
  • U16B lost 0–3
  • U15A lost 0–1
  • U15B won 3–0
  • U14A lost 3–4
  • U14B drew 2–2

ATS Soccer Tournament

U16

The U16 side claimed the Plate Final, securing an exciting 4–3 victory.

U15

Group Stage Results

  • Won 4–0 vs Westridge
  • Drew 1–1 vs St George’s B
  • Lost 0–2 vs St John’s
  • Won 2–0 vs Lomagundi

The U15 side finished second in their group with seven points before narrowly losing:

  • Semi-final: lost 0–1 vs Watershed
  • 3rd/4th Play-off: lost 0–1 vs St George’s A

U14

Group Stage Results

  • Drew 2–2 vs St John’s
  • Lost 1–2 vs St George’s
  • Won 2–0 vs BMC
  • Won 2–1 vs Watershed

The U14 side also finished second in their group.

Special Recognition

Congratulations to Amanzwi Sachikonye on being named U15 Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

Congratulations also to the following boys on their representative selections:

U14 ATS Select Team

  • Adaam Kelly
  • Anesu Muonde
  • Stanley Magede

U16 ATS Team

  • Wenyasha Mashavave
  • Roynne Chimutsotso
  • Kupakwashe Matimba
  • Simbarashe Mandivenga
  • Tinovimbanahse Magaya

Cultural Activities

Chess

Tuesday 7 July

vs Hellenic (Away)

Juniors

  • Lost 2–4
  • Joshua Tanser and Blessing Matsikidze won their individual games.

Seniors

  • Drew 3–3
  • Ethan Hinds, Tadiswa Isaya and Kaden Hahn recorded victories in their respective matches.

NIAA Speech & Drama Festival

4–5 July | HIS & Representatives

Following the earlier NIAA Speech & Drama Festival commendations, congratulations to the following boys on their excellent Shakespeare and Improvisation performances in Harare.

Sonnets

  • Batsirai Nyawo – High Merit

Monologues

  • Simbarashe Mutevhe – Distinction
  • Batsirai Nyawo – High Merit
  • Tendeso Nyabereka – Merit
  • Caleb Mashungu – Merit
  • Adrian Mudekunye – Merit
  • Tinashe Lewanika – Progressing
  • Simba Mandingaisa – Progressing

Improvisation

  • Nyasha Matsikidze, Admire Ushewekunze and Simbarashe Mutevhe – Distinction
  • Tendai Nhunzwi, Isaac Allott and Mufudzi Kamusasa – Distinction
  • Tendeso Nyabereka, Amiran Durham and Joshua Chinhundu – Distinction
  • Tinashe Lewanika, Dejon Mavengere and Tapiwa Kamba – High Merit

Congratulations to all our players, performers, coaches and staff. The results reflect the hard work, commitment and pride with which our boys continue to represent Peterhouse. We wish everyone every success in their upcoming fixtures, competitions and cultural events.