{"id":63408,"date":"2025-01-28T12:24:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=63408"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:24:31","slug":"bish-bosch-derby-takes-nite-series-centre-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=63408","title":{"rendered":"Bish\/Bosch derby takes Nite Series centre stage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bishops’ goalkeeper Michael Mafunda in action for his team during the SAC Shield in Makhanda. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Southern suburbs’ bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when Bishops Diocesan College<\/strong> faces Rondebosch Boys’ High<\/strong> in round two of the SACS Nite Series<\/strong> in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

The highly anticipated Bish\/Bosch<\/strong> clash takes place at the SACS Aquatic Centre<\/strong> and could be a humdinger as it brings together two teams in red-hot form.<\/p>\n

Bishops and ‘Bosch opened their respective Nite Series campaigns with victories against Wynberg Boys’ High and Reddam House Constantia<\/a><\/strong><\/span> a week ago.<\/p>\n

Coach Jabulani Sibiya’<\/strong>s troops thumped Wynberg 15-6 while ‘Bosch, under the guidance of coach Jared Wingate-Pearse<\/strong>, outscored Reddam House Constantia<\/a><\/strong>20-10.<\/p>\n

Then, the sides headed off to Makhanda to contest the annual St Andrew\u2019’ College (SAC) Shield<\/strong> from Thursday to Sunday.<\/p>\n

They were drawn in different groups and both ended up topping their pools. That meant they avoided one another in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

It was, however, ‘Bosch who reigned supreme. They beat St John\u2019s College 12-7 in the final<\/a><\/strong> to claim the silverware.\u00a0Bishops, meanwhile, finished in third place after defeating Selborne College<\/strong> 9-4 in the bronze medal match.<\/p>\n

The Nite Series showdown couldn’t have come at a better time with the rivals playing at a high level.<\/p>\n

They last met in the Bishops Water Polo Tournament<\/strong>, with Rondebosch sneaking a tight 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of interesting matchups to look forward to. At the back, goalkeepers, Michael Mafunda<\/strong> and Joel O’Brien<\/strong>, will have key roles to play. In front of them, both sides boast\u00a0strong defences. Bishops will look to Timothy Young <\/strong>to set the tone for them, while Dante Moore<\/strong> and James Pinnock<\/strong> will need to be at their best for ‘Bosch.<\/p>\n

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Rondebosch’s Dante Moore will have an important role to play as his team chases a second win in the Nite Series. Photo: Toni Butterowrth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Up front is where the match could be won or lost.<\/p>\n

Bishops will bank on Matt Fenn<\/strong> to have another scorcher after netting eight times in round one’s win over Wynberg. Owen Cross<\/strong> also impressed in that high-scoring victory.<\/p>\n

As for ‘Bosch, they are spoilt for choices in attack, with Noah Reiback<\/strong>, who has been in prolific form of late, a dangerman for them.<\/p>\n

Jack Robinson<\/strong> is another player to keep an eye on. He scored seven of his team’s 20 goals against Reddam.<\/p>\n

While individual brilliance could prove to be the difference, team effort within both camps will be the key to victory.<\/p>\n

Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rondebosch Boys’ High: <\/strong>Joel O’Brien, Ryan Lawlor, Zack Labuschangne, James Pinnock, Dante Moore, Kieran Bennewith, Rupert Robinson, Matthew Galpin, Luke Burger, Noah Reiback, Jack Robinson, Joshua Ripsold, Ben Gray.<\/p>\n

Bishops Diocesan College: <\/strong>Michael Mafunda, Luke Cartwright, Harry Ford, Owen Cross, Jack Grout, Timothy Young, Noah Edmunds, Milo Letschert, Heath Blackwell, Daniel van der Heever, James Malan, Matt Fenn, Alex Laspatzis.<\/p>\n

Fixtures<\/strong><\/p>\n

17:00 – Bishops Diocesan College vs Rondebosch Boys’ High
\n17:50 – Paul Roos Gimnasium vs Reddam House Constantia
\n18:40 – SACS vs Wynberg Boys’ High<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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