27 January 2026
A fine, near-century from Ross McGlashan was the standout feature of Northwood’s encounter with Hilton College, a match that ultimately fell victim to the weather but still produced nearly 78 overs of competitive cricket.
Hilton won the toss on the Hart-Davis Oval and elected to bowl, a decision that is often rewarded on their home turf. On this occasion, however, the breakthrough proved elusive.
Northwood openers David de Bruyn and McGlashan negotiated the early movement with assurance, laying a solid foundation as they pushed the score along steadily. It took the hosts almost 13 overs to strike, by which time the pair had added 68 for the first wicket.
De Bruyn was eventually dismissed for a well-compiled 33, caught by wicketkeeper Ben Wilson off the left-arm seam of Sean Burman, but his departure merely ushered in a more dominant phase from McGlashan. The right-hander assumed control of the innings, guiding Northwood to 98 before Josh Mills was removed for 15 by off-spinner Benoit Rey.
Partnerships continued to define the Knights‘ innings. McGlashan combined effectively with Keegan Reeves in a stand worth 41, before adding a further 40 alongside Luc Boyall, as Northwood built towards a strong total.
Agonisingly, McGlashan fell just short of a hundred, caught by James Peattie off Luke Wilson for an excellent 94 from 122 balls. His innings featured six boundaries and three towering sixes and was the cornerstone of Northwood’s effort.
With the Knights’ talisman gone, momentum swung Hilton’s way. From a promising 192/4, Northwood stumbled to 199/7 before eventually being dismissed for 234. Late impetus was provided by James Searle, who struck a lively 22 from 19 deliveries, including a four and a six, to push the total to 234 all out.
Hilton’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Luke Wilson leading the way. He accounted for McGlashan and two other middle-order batsmen to finish with the neat figures of 3/37 from 10 overs. Rey claimed 2/42 with his off-spin, while new-ball bowler Sange Qangule chipped in with 2/44.
In reply, Hilton was pegged back early as Northwood applied pressure with the ball, reducing the hosts to 30/2 in the 11th over. Captain Robert Burman and opener Ben Wilson then stabilised the innings with a measured 55-run partnership for the third wicket.
Burman was eventually bowled by Searle for a composed 33, while Wilson continued to graft before falling for a determined 39, with the score on 106.
Shortly thereafter, worsening weather intervened, bringing an early end to the contest with Hilton on 114/4 after 29.2 overs.
Reeves impressed with 2/31 from seven overs, while Mills delivered an outstandingly economical spell, picking up a wicket while conceding just seven runs in 6.2 overs, as the elements had the final say.
Overall, Northwood won five matches to two, including an extraordinary u14B contest by only two runs after the sides combined for 502 runs.
Results
1st XI
Northwood 234/10; Hilton 113/4
Match abandoned
2nd XI
Hilton 184/10; Northwood 73/8
3rd XI
Hilton 99/9; Northwood 101/7
Northwood won by three wickets
4th XI
Northwood 157/7; Hilton 27/10
Northwood won by 130 runs
u16A
Hilton 88/10; Northwood 92/3
Northwood won by seven wickets
u16B
Northwood 124/10; Hilton 74/10
Northwood won by 50 runs
u15A
Hilton 141/10; Northwood 111/3
Match abandoned
u15B
Hilton 156/9; Northwood 75/10
Hilton won by 81 runs
u14A
Hilton 165/8; Northwood 97/3
Match abandoned
u14B
Hilton 252/10; Northwood 250/10
Hilton won by two runs
u14C
Northwood 75/5; Hilton 35/8
Northwood won by 40 runs
BASKETBALL
The Knights, as expected, won against Hilton, but they found their opponents a tough nut to crack.
Competition was keen and, overall, Hilton edged out Northwood by 11 wins to 10, which included the u16A, u15A, and u14A victories.
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Results
1st: Hilton 79-86 Northwood
2nd: Hilton 53-34 Northwood
3rd: Hilton 31-23 Northwood
4th: Hilton 22-44 Northwood
5th: Hilton 23-22 Northwood
6th: Hilton 23-32 Northwood
16A: Hilton 36-26 Northwood
16B: Hilton 39-13 Northwood
16C: Hilton 16-18 Northwood
16D: Hilton 24-22 Northwood
16E: Hilton 2-28 Northwood
15A: Hilton 51-36 Northwood
15B: Hilton 18-28 Northwood
15C: Hilton 18-22 Northwood
15D: Hilton 31-19 Northwood
15E: Hilton 4-38 Northwood
14A: Hilton 50-27 Northwood
14B: Hilton 28-1 Northwood
14C: Hilton 16-6 Northwood
14D: Hilton 2-29 Northwood
14E: Hilton 5-8 Northwood
WATER POLO
The Hilton College 1st team was in Makhanda for the St Andrew’s College Shield, the first big tournament of the season, facing a top-quality field from around the country.
They exhibited some early season inconsistency, but were somewhat unfortunate to go down to SACS, the only side to go through the group stage unbeaten, after a penalty shootout.
Coach Paul Martin‘s boys were at their best in a playoff win over St John’s College, but they eventually had to settle for sixth after going down to Clifton by a single goal.
Pool B
Hilton 10-8 Selborne
Hilton 7-10 Grey High
Hilton (2)10-10(3) SACS
Hilton 8-5 Paul Roos
Hilton 8-11 St Stithians
5th-8th
Hilton 9-5 St John’s
5th/6th
Hilton 7-8 Clifton
Hilton held a slight edge over Northwood in the pool, picking up comfortable wins in the u15A and u14A clashes, but Northwood exhibited good depth in the open age group games, winning three of five.
Results
2nd: Hilton 8-6 Northwood
3rd: Hilton 3-8 Northwood
4th: Hilton 6-5 Northwood
5th: Hilton 1-11 Northwood
6th: Hilton 5-11 Northwood
15A: Hilton 11-4 Northwood
14A: Hilton 11-6 Northwood
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