College sport: Lake cuts up rough for schools rowing regatta

Mixed weather conditions at the Head of the Harbour rowing regatta at Lake Pupuke last weekend kept many of the singles, doubles and U15 four events off the water.

Schools from the northern region competed with close racing in the premier events. In the women's U-19 eight, Waikato Diocesan beat Baradene with Auckland Diocesan third. In the men's U19 eight, St Paul's Collegiate, Hamilton, finished clear of the rest of the field by half a length over King's with St Kentigern's pipping Auckland Grammar for third.

CRICKET

The highest individual and team score in a one day secondary schools 1st XI match has put Kelston Boys in an almost grand final with the Auckland Grammar 1st XI this weekend.

Fa'a'sao Mulivai scored an unbeaten 197 including 15 sixes to help his side to a total of 387 in 50 overs against the Grammar 2nd XI. Mulivai also opened the bowling which had the Grammar side all out for 131.

AQUATHON

The inaugural schools swim and run Aquathon was raced in good conditions at Long Bay last week with a total of 100 competitors taking part. Mathew Mildenhall, of Auckland Grammar, was first in the junior boys in 17m 37s. Rebecca Spence, of Takapuna Grammar, won the junior girl's title in 18m 28s.

In the senior race, St Kent's Michael Kraakman finished the 600m swim and 4km run in 25m.05s.

Sonia Bracegirdle, of Epsom Girls Grammar, was the first senior girl, crossing the line in 29m.36s.

TRIATHLON

Around 200 students will compete in the Tag-Team Triathlon at Manly beach, Whangaparaoa, on Friday.

Representatives from 19 schools will use the triathlon as a build-up for the Auckland champs. The junior course is 400m swim, 10km cycle and 3km run. The senior course is 600m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.