During the October school holidays, Howick High School's First XI participated in Weston Agricultural College's Cricket Festival.
The results of Howick's matches were:
vs Ferrum College - Howick won by 8 wickets
vs Vryheid - Howick lost by 4 runs
vs Heronsbridge - Howick won by 12 runs
vs Hansmoore - Howick lost this fixture
vs Treverton - Howick won by 6 runs
vs Ladysmith – the match was called off due to rain and lightning
vs Maritzburg College - Howick lost this fixture
At the final prize giving, the trophy for the 'Best Batsman of the Festival' was awarded to Philip Geldart from Howick High School and Coach, Mr Gardner's objective was reached when the team were again unanimously awarded the 'Fair Play & Sportsmanship' Trophy.
Pictured right: "Philip Geldart (Grade 11) won the 'Best Batsman of the Festival' award at the recent Weston Cricket Festival"
Pictured left: "Howick High School's First XI Cricket Captain, Gareth Coetzer, with the trophy the team were unanimously awarded for 'Fair Play and Sportsmanship' at the recent Weston Cricket Festival.
News supplied and photos taken by Howick High School.