Selwyn_Times: June 28, 2023

Selwyn Times Wednesday June 28 2023
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Selwyn Schools hungry for
victory after hard-fought losses
• By Jaime Cunningham
AFTER A heartbreaking loss in
mudbath conditions on Friday,
Selwyn Schools’ have little time
to ponder before taking on
Marlborough Boys’ College in
a much-anticipated clash this
weekend.
The eighth-placed team host
Marlborough Boys’ at Lincoln
High on Saturday (11am), who
sit seventh following a 36-22 loss
against St Bede’s College.
Selwyn will be hungry for
a win after their 24-19 loss
to third-placed St Thomas of
Canterbury College in round 6.
The combined team were
the first to score in the rain
against third-placed St Thomas’,
and led for majority of the first
half.
However, a hard-fought second
half, backed by a large number of
St Thomas’ supporters, saw the
home team get in front of Selwyn
and hold their lead to the final
whistle.
Selwyn are yet to back up their
first round 31-24 win over St
Andrew’s College on May 13,
but have had some nailbiting
losses in the games since.
Marlborough sit just three points
ahead of Selwyn due to one more
win.
The round 7 clash will be
Selwyn’s first game at Lincoln
High this season, with previous
home matches being played at
Rolleston College and Darfield
High.
It will be Selwyn’s last match
for two weeks as the Miles
Toyota Premiership takes a break
over the school holidays.
Miles Toyota Premiership
Points:
Nelson College 34 (7),
Christchurch Boys’ High School
26 (6), St Thomas of Canterbury
College 25 (6), St Bede’s College
19 (6), St Andrew’s College
19 (7), Christ’s College 15 (6),
Marlborough Boys’ College 10
(6), Selwyn Schools’ 7 (6), Shirley
Boys’ High School 6 (6), Timaru
Boys’ High School 1 (6).
FOCUS: Selwyn Schools’ halfback Quinn Pywell looks for support against St Thomas of
Canterbury College.
PHOTO: GRAEME TILTMAN ​
Lincoln High on verge
of fifth win in a row
• By Jaime Cunningham
LINCOLN HIGH School will
look to add to their four-game
winning streak when they take on
Cashmere High in the Connetics
school girls’ premier first XI
competition today.
Third-placed Lincoln meet the
second placed side at Foster Park
at 3.30pm.
Since losing 4-2 to Papanui
High on May 18, Lincoln have
been in hot form, soaring up the
points table. The young team
are in contention to take out the
title with their consistent results
so far, even though a majority
of the players are still in year 10.
It will be Lincoln’s last game for
a month as the school holidays
start next week. Lincoln had a bye
last week, while Cashmere come
off a 2-0 victory over Papanui.
A win would be a good morale
booster for Lincoln ahead of their
game against Challenge Shieldholders
and table-leaders, St
Andrew’s College, on July 26.
Lincoln’s boys’ team take on
Shirley Boys’ High at 4.40pm
following the girls’ match. It
will be their first game in two
weeks after a default win against
Christchurch Boys’ High last
week.
McMeeken’s star shines
• By Jaime Cunningham
FORMER SELWYN United
defender Zoe McMeeken is
continuing to make her mark
on the international stage by
captaining New Zealand in the
OFC under-19 championship
in Fiji.
McMeeken led the Junior
Football Ferns to a 3-0 win over
hosts Fiji last week before the
team secured a quarter-final
spot by thrashing Papua New
TALENT: Zoe McMeeken is
captaining New Zealand
in the OFC under-19
championship.
Guinea 11-0 on Sunday.
The 19-year-old finished
her second season with
the Wellington Phoenix in
April and is one of the most
experienced in the team.
McMeeken was a Junior
Football Ferns squad member in
last year’s FIFA under-20 World
Cup in Costa Rica.
New Zealand will play group
C’s runner-up on Saturday’s
quarter final – either the
Solomon Islands, Cook Islands
or Tahiti.
The tournament winner
automatically qualifies for next
year’s FIFA under-20 World
Cup.
Are you ready for an
emergency?
Today, 7-8.30pm
Learn about hazards
and how they could affect
the district at this free
presentation from the Selwyn
Emergency Management team.
Find out what individuals,
families and businesses can do
to be prepared. Registration
required via email at cdem.
team@selwyn.govt.nz
Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston
Email susan.sandys@starmedia.kiwi
by 5pm each Wednesday
Malvern Parish annual book
fair
Saturday to July 5
There will be books, music,
movies and games for kids
and grown-ups. Check out the
great selection and prices that
make it almost impossible to
leave empty-handed. Donations
gratefully received at the Trinity
Church foyer leading up to
the event (no magazines or
textbooks).
Trinity Church Hall, Darfield
Mahoe Native Reserve
working bee
Sunday, 2-4pm
Look after your reserve at
this working bee. Bring along
closed-toe shoes, gloves, and eye
protection. The working bees are
held on the first Sunday of every
month. For more information
go to lincolnenvirotown.org.nz/
event or email mahoereserve@
gmail.com
Mahoe Native Reserve,
Boundary Rd, Lincoln
Sports skills sessions:
Korfball
Monday, 9am-3.45pm
Run by MIXX Korfball, the
sessions will focus on teaching
kids basic skills and drills to
enhance their co-ordination
and agility in the sport. Korfball
shares similarities to netball and
basketball, with the objective
being to throw a ball into a
basket. The cost will be $3 a
person. Siblings can join the
same session regardless of age.
The 45min sessions are 5-6 years,
9-9.45am; 7-8, 10-10.45am; 9-11,
11-11.45am; 7–8, 1–1.45pm; 9-11,
2-2.45pm; and 12-plus, 3-3.45pm.
Bookings required at events.
humanitix.com
Selwyn Sports Centre
Magic For You!
MAGICAL: Check out the stage illusions, exotic parrots,
ventriloquist puppet and more at Magic For You! with
Elgregoe and Sue on Monday, This new show from
Elgregoe and his assistant Sue is for young and old fans of
magic, with caregivers invited to stay for the show. The cost
is $3 a child and caregivers are free. The show will be on
at the Lincoln Event Centre from 10-10.45am and Darfield
Community and Recreation Centre from 2-2.45pm.
Bookings required at events.humanitix.com