Smashing start to Easter festival
RANDBURG – Saints Stithians walks over St Benedict's.
The St Stithians College Easter Sports Festival had a smashing start on 01 April, with the Saints tennis team comfortably beating St Benedict’s College. The tennis tournament is being played in a round-robin points system. The Saints team won the day 61–43, giving them a good foundation for the rest of the tournament.
“I am very happy with the result,” said Saints tennis coach Marius Masencamp. Co-captain Dylan Walters was also grinning after his 8–1 victory against Sheldon Löser. “I served well on tight points when I needed to,” said Walters, who was recently selected for the SA Schools U17 team. “I had a solid game. I did not really make unforced errors and it paid off.” Masencamp said that Walters is the best player in the team, with great talent and concentration.
The full results:
Dylan Walters of Saints beat Sheldon Löser 8–1, Kyle Johnson of Saints beat Chris Roberts 8–1, Matthew Wessels of Saints lost to Krynauw Strydom 4–8, Reece Robey of Saints beat George Nichas 8–7, Matthew Vercueil of Saints lost to Liam Day 6–8, and Tayne Goetsch beat Jordan Coutinho 8–7. Three doubles matches were played, with Saints winning 19–11.
Details: St Stithians College 011 577 6000.
