The combined St John’s College 2nd/U17 cricket team delivered a memorable showing at the DHS Stayers Festival in Durban last weekend, claiming three victories out of four matches.

Highlights of Individual Brilliance

• Nicholas Barberini (LV Fleming): sensational 5/7 vs King’s College and valuable runs against Hoërskool Kalahari.
• Nicholas Roos (UIV Nash): commanding 91 not out vs DHS, anchoring a superb team total.
• Aryan Kallan (UIV Clayton): incisive bowling with 4/60 vs DHS.
• Joshua Nyamaropa (UIV): composed 30 vs King’s College* and crucial runs vs Clifton.
• Avinash Jose (UIV) and Christian Lotz (UIV): key contributions with the bat.
• Rohan Ninan (UIV): disciplined bowling, 2/27 vs Clifton.

Summarised Results

• vs Hoërskool Kalahari: St John’s 144 (Barberini 36); Kalahari 147/8 — lost by 2 wickets.
• vs King’s College: King’s 59 (Barberini 5/7); St John’s 62/2 (Nyamaropa 30*) — won by 8 wickets.
• vs Durban High School: St John’s 320/6 (Roos 91*, Lotz 63); DHS 229 (Kallan 4/60) — won by 91 runs.
• vs Clifton College: St John’s 137/6 (Jose 34, Nyamaropa 34); Clifton 134/6 (Ninan 2/27) — won by 3 runs.

A Festival of Pride and Performance. This outstanding campaign reflects the depth of talent, teamwork, and resilience within St John’s cricket. The boys showcased skill and spirit, embodying the College’s values of Lux, Vita, Caritas.

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