TBHS and John McGlashan College enjoy Historic Exchange

By TBHS | Posted: Wednesday August 8, 2018

Timaru Boys' and John McGlashan College undertook their first ever Winter Exchange in Dunedin on Monday and Tuesday 30-31 July.

The Senior teams in each code (1st XV Rugby, 1st X1 Hockey, 1st X1 Football and the Senior A basketball side) travelled to Dunedin on Monday afternoon where the boys were billeted. That evening the football and basketball teams played the first of two matches, watched by many of the rugby and football players and billets.

The 1st X1 Hockey continued their strong recent form with two hard fought victories 2-0 and 2-1. On Monday evening Max Schippers and Sean Rhodes scored goals in a sound all round team display in which a number of younger players stood up, coming off the bench in the absence of some of the established senior players who were ill. On Tuesday, a Duncan Rollinson drag flick and well executed penalty from Matt Ellis saw TBHS through to a second win.

The Under 15 Hockey team selected for the Exchange put up a spirited effort against a capable McGlashan side who play together each week, going down 3-2. Goals for TBHS came via Connor Guthrie and a fine individual effort from Dougal Gibson who beat five defenders on route to the back of the net.

The Senior Basketball side came away with clear cut victories across the two games 89-54 and 85-63. For TBHS, Jack Crossan supplied some fine shooting and James Watt who controlled the area under the basket led the scoring while Seb van den Bosch and Jordan Henderson also made important contributions. Alvin Sutedja was a key component of the Timaru defence, which at times featured a full court press and effectively shut down the McGlashan offence. The Junior side continued their good run of inter-school results with a strong 90-65 win on the back of a good all round team effort.

The 1st X1 Football fixture was an even, competitive game where the two sides shared the honours in a 2-2 draw. For TBHS, Matt Rayward and Ben Sewell provided the goals while Tom Baxter again marshalled the defence and Liam Barclay produced some good second half saves to keep TBHS in the match. The Junior Football side were a little slow to start in their fixture but produced a more clinical and controlled second half performance to emerge clear 4-0 victors. Sam Blades and Pero Forman were stand out performers for Timaru.

The 1st XV Rugby continued their recent improved form with possibly their best performance of the season in a decisive 32-7 victory. John McGlashan have performed strongly in recent seasons and are currently in 3rd position in the Highlanders school competition and had beaten TBHS twice in pre-season fixtures. TBHS’s variety and ball movement in attack created space and put McGlashan under pressure throughout the match. Up front, Shane Fikken and Blake Tippett led the way while Logan Goldingham impressed at hooker in a rare start with his work-rate. In the backs Ryan Greenslade, Joel Hill and Jone Vasurakuta were dangerous with ball in hand and were key figures in the win.

In other rugby fixtures, the 2nd XV were competitive but eventually worn down in a 26-12 defeat while the Colts continued their fine form with a 51-7 win against a small but gritty McGlashan side.

The Under 14 side, severely depleted due to injury and unavailability due to other commitments, were no match for a strong McGlashan line up.

John McGlashan emerged with decisive victories in the Badminton (6-0), Chess (10.5 to 5.5) and Trap Shooting (403-367).

 We are appreciative of the excellent hospitality and facilities provided by McGlashan which added to the enjoyment of the occasion.

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