Gqeberha, Pearson High School — The annual 50‑over cricket fixture against Kingswood College proved a resounding success for Pearson High. All five teams secured emphatic victories. The day was also highlighted by Cale Price’s 75-cap milestone, celebrated in style with a commanding century.

1st XI vs Kingswood College

Pearson set a formidable 386/6, led by Cale Price (145 off 109 balls) and Callum Armstrong (59 off 44). Kingswood were dismissed for 158, with James Fullbrook (6/33 in 10 overs) spearheading the attack. Pearson triumphed by 228 runs.

2nd XI vs Kingswood College

Pearson’s 2nd XI piled on 379/5, thanks to Deanu Bezuidenhout (109 off 84)*, Dean Leer (66 off 62), and Oliver Hough (57 off 59). Kingswood replied with 213 all out in 34 overs, as Qhama Mshumpela (4/45) and Andrew Cornhill (4/42) sealed a 166‑run victory.

U-15A vs Kingswood College

Kingswood managed just 79 all out in 22 overs, undone by Chase Finkelstein (5/14) and Carl Voogt (2/24). Pearson chased confidently to 81/0 in 11 overs, with Josh Isaacs (40 off 33)* and Daniel Faltein (26 off 36)* guiding a 10‑wicket win.

U-14A vs Kingswood College

Pearson’s batting shone with 296/3, powered by Nathan Van Der Merwe (154 off 124)* and Ruan Els (100 off 162). Kingswood were bowled out for 117 in 29 overs, as Aidan Schultz (4/27) and Caleb Louw (2/11) secured a 179‑run victory.

U-14B vs Kingswood College

Kingswood were restricted to 78 all out in 24.2 overs, with Oliver Strydom (3/5), Sean Marsh (3/15), and Joshua Odendaal (2/19) leading the charge. Pearson replied with 81/2 in 17.2 overs, as Joss Peltenburg (24)* and Liam Jewel (16)* sealed an 8‑wicket win.

These results underscore Pearson’s depth of talent across all age groups, combining powerful batting with incisive bowling. Congratulations to every player and coach for a day of outstanding cricket.

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