By Maybe Phiri
Welton Primary had good displays at Hippo Valley, with dominant victories for the boys cricket team and a fighting display from the girls tennis-ball team.
The primary school boys cricket team saved their best for last in their final fixtures of the season.
In the first match against Kyle Preparatory School, Welton produced a clinical performance to win by 8 wickets, chasing down the target with confidence.
They followed it up with an even more commanding display against Murray MacDougall Primary, securing a massive 75-run victory.
Coach Munashe, who has been with the boys throughout the season, was full of praise for his team.
“As we concluded our final fixtures of the cricket season, the boys gave their absolute best for their last outing. I am extremely proud of their performance. They demonstrated everything we have worked on throughout the season and showcased the corrections we made. Ultimately, our end-of-season results are a true reflection of their hard work and dedication,” said Coach Munashe.
The two wins provide a perfect end to a season of hard work and improvement.
There was however a tough outing for the girls tennis-ball team who faced strong competition.
The tables of the results follows:-
Game 1 vs Mvurachena
- 1st Couple: Lost 0-3
- 2nd Couple: Won 3-2
- 3rd Couple: Lost 2-3
Game 2 vs Hippo Valley:
- 1st Couple: Won 3-0
- 2nd Couple: Lost 0-3
- 3rd Couple: Lost 0-3
Despite the tough losses, the girls showed great spirit and managed to collect valuable points. At the end of the tournament, Welton girls finished in 6th position with 7 points.