13 October 2026
(Feature photo: Zach Greaves led an extraordinary Maritzburg College U14A batting effort against Hilton College, scoring 117 off 112 balls. Photo: Maritzburg College on Facebook).
WATER POLO
Hilton College‘s water polo programme excelled on the weekend, with the school’s sides making the final of all three KZN Top 10 tournaments – at U14, U15, and 1st team level – although only the U14A side was able to take the final step and lift a trophy.
Combined, however, the efforts of the three teams secured Hilton the overall title, just ahead of Kearsney College, the winners in 2024 and 2025.
Maritzburg College finished sixth overall, and that had plenty to do with their U14A side, who enjoyed a fantastic two days. They narrowly lost 4-5 to Kearsney College in the semifinals, but grabbed the bronze medals in style, downing Northwood 7-3.
For more on the KZN Top 10 Water Polo Tournaments, including results, standings, and comments from Hilton 1st team coach, Paul Martin, please click this LINK.
CRICKET
Hilton College and Michaelhouse did battle in the Eston One Insurance Night League on Tuesday, with House batting and fielding well to record a convincing win. For details of the match, please click this LINK.
Maritzburg College vs Hilton College
Reece Willson produced a superb bowling performance to lead Maritzburg College to a four-wicket victory over Hilton College in a limited-overs clash at Goldstone’s on Saturday.
The fast bowler made Hilton captain Rob Burman regret his decision to bat first, claiming an outstanding 5/21 in his 10 overs to help dismiss the visitors for 150 in 34.5 overs.
Willson and his new-ball partner Greg Hosking set Hilton on the back foot early, reducing them to 32/3 in the ninth over. Hilton struggled to build partnerships from there, with Sange Qangule the notable exception.
Qangule took the fight to College’s bowlers, smashing five fours and four sixes in a rapid 52 off just 38 deliveries. He also shared the innings’ best partnership, adding 45 for the seventh wicket with Cameron Hargroves. Hargroves was one of five Hilton batsmen to reach double figures, but Ben Wilson’s 16 was the next-best score.
Hosking provided excellent support to Willson, finishing with 2/25 in 5.5 overs.
College’s target of 151 appeared modest, but the hosts also endured a shaky start, slipping to 40/4 in the 11th over.
With the innings in need of stability, Dax Jursa and Luan van der Merwe stepped up, combining for a decisive 66-run sixth-wicket partnership in just under 14 overs. Jursa eventually departed with the total on 106, having struck seven fours and a six in his team-high 44.
Van der Merwe continued to anchor the chase, adding 16 with Willson before joining James Pembridge in an unbroken 30-run stand that carried College to victory in the 36th over. Van der Merwe finished unbeaten on 32 from 59 balls.
Hilton’s bowling lacked consistency at times, with 26 wides adding to College’s total and easing the pressure on the home side.
Qangule completed a fine all-round display with 3/47 in nine overs, while Sechaba Gude claimed 2/21 in 7.1. However, Willson’s devastating spell and the recovery led by Jursa and van der Merwe proved decisive as College secured a hard-earned four-wicket win.
In like-for-like matches, competition was keen, with Maritzburg College scoring three victories to Hilton’s two. College’s U14A side stole the spotlight by putting up an intimidating 354/4 against the Hilton U14A side.
RESULTS
2nd XI
Maritzburg College 113/10; Hilton 114/4
Hilton won by six wickets
3rd XI
Maritzburg College beat Howick High 1st XI by 181 runs
4th XI
Hilton 3rd 124/6: Maritzburg College 4th 72/10
Hilton won by 52 runs
6th XI
Hilton 4th won by 13 runs
7th XI
Michaelhouse 6th won by 107 runs
U15A
Maritzburg College 137/10: Hilton College 144/6
Hilton won by four wickets
U15B
Maritzburg College 174/7; Hilton College 159/8
Maritzburg College won by 15 runs
U15C
Maritzburg College beat Howick High U15A by 33 runs
U15D
Hilton u15C 137/10; Maritzburg College 130/9
Hilton won by seven runs
U14A
Maritzburg College 354/4; Hilton 172/10
Maritzburg College won by 182 runs
U14B
Hilton 89/10; Maritzburg College 93/0
Maritzburg College won by 10 wickets
U14C
Howick High U14A beat Maritzburg College by six wickets
BASKETBALL
Maritzburg College’s high-intensity, fast-paced game proved to be too much for Hilton (see video highlights above) in the Alan Paton Memorial Hall and Multi-Purpose Centre. Few teams have been able to withstand College’s relentless pace in 2026, and Hilton was merely the latest victim of an impressive outfit.
Overall, it was Maritzburg College’s day. Overall, they won 17 games to Hilton’s two, with both of Hilton’s wins coming in the U16 age group.
RESULTS
1st: Maritzburg College 81-38 Hilton
2nd: Maritzburg College 41-28 Hilton
3rd: Maritzburg College 47-17 Hilton
4th: Maritzburg College 32-23 Hilton
5th: Maritzburg College 39-15 Hilton
16A: Maritzburg College 31-19 Hilton
16B: Maritzburg College 36-24 Hilton
16C: Maritzburg College 29-30 Hilton
16D: Maritzburg College 18-25 Hilton
16E: Maritzburg College 19-13 Hilton
15A: Maritzburg College 35-20 Hilton
15B: Maritzburg College 27-12 Hilton
15C: Maritzburg College 29-11 Hilton
15D: Maritzburg College 27-11 Hilton
15E: Maritzburg College 24-15 Hilton
14A: Maritzburg College 35-36 Hilton
14B: Maritzburg College 30-22 Hilton
14C: Maritzburg College 16-15 Hilton
14D: Maritzburg College 29-6 Hilton
14E: Maritzburg College 23-0 Hilton