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St Alban’s College turned on the style to claim a hard-fought 3-1 home victory over their neighbours, Pretoria Boys High School (PBHS), in a Hyundai Friday Nite Lights fixture.

Playing at home, St Alban’s delivered a fast-paced game in front of a packed crowd, securing a win that was, undoubtedly, one of the highlights of a very good season for the blue and grey.

From the first whistle, the teams came out gun blazing, but the defenders on both ends performed their duties solidly to keep the scoreboard static.

In the final minute of the first chukka, though, St Alban’s edged in front by capitalising on a penalty corner.

That goal appeared to give them an injection of confidence, and they doubled their lead in the second chukka with another clinical penalty corner finish, which beat Boys High’s outstanding goalkeeper Owen McMenamin low and to his right.

Despite going two goals down, Boys High continued to play good hockey. They came out more forcefully in the third chukka, pressing high, and made better use of their possession.

Their efforts and persistence paid off when they pulled one goal back with a rocket of a drag flick from a PC to make it 2-1 and ignite the hope of a comeback.

However, in a carbon copy of their second goal, St Alban’s struck again in the last minute of the third chukka, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Up 3-1, they controlled the tempo of the game and maintained their composure through the final quarter to score an outstanding win.

“It was a great atmosphere out there, and the first half of hockey was arguably some of the best hockey we have played this season,” said St Alban’s Director of Hockey, Robin Jones.

“Credit to the boys as they stuck to the plan and executed a lot of what we did in training.

“We were particularly pleased with our penalty corner routine on the night, and credit to the boys who managed to score past a very good goalkeeper.”

Jones also praised Pretoria Boys High for their fightback in the second half and acknowledged the physicality of the encounter: “PBHS did well to get back into the game in the second half, and with cards going both ways, the last quarter became a real test of grit.

“A saved stroke and a third goal helped us get over the line in what was a hard-fought encounter – a really great advert for schoolboy hockey.”

In another big Pretoria derby, Hoërskool Garsfontein continued their strong run of form with a dominant 4-0 victory over Die Hoërskool Menlopark.

Garsfontein’s attacking unit was clinical, punishing defensive errors and controlling the game throughout.

Midstream College also enjoyed a convincing 4-0 win, brushing aside Hoërskool Overkruin in a one-sided affair.

RESULTS

St Alban’s College 3-1 Pretoria Boys High
Hoërskool Garsfontein 4-0 Die Hoërskool Menlopark
Midstream College 4-0 Hoërskool Overkruin

With the winter school sports season at its peak, the City of Tshwane is set for an exciting clash on the AstroTurf between St Alban’s College and Pretoria Boys’ High School.

The schools will complete a full fixture list of matches over Friday and Saturday.

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools

The first teams meet in a Hyundai Friday Nite Lights clash. Last year, it was Boys High who scored a narrow victory, winning 2-1.

Coach Guy Elliott‘s St Alban’s team has put together an encouraging season. Most recently, the beat a tough Clifton College team 2-1 but then went down 0-1 to Hoërskool Garsfontein.

St Alban’s Director of Hockey Robin Jones said the blue and grey has worked diligently to prepare for the showdown with their city rivals.

“It’s been a good week of preparation. The term is in full swing after the Easter holidays, and it’s been nice to be back in a normal routine,” he declared. “Hopefully, we can translate all the work we’ve done at training into our performance on the field.”

Jones said there is healthy competition between the schools. “It is always a good atmosphere on a Friday night for this fixture,” he reckoned. “Both hockey clubs have an enormous amount of respect for one another, and it is always a fierce contest.

“We have a really good relationship with PBHS, and we are certainly looking forward to sharing some special moments when the final whistle goes.”

He added: “A win on Leseding (St Alban’s home turf) on a Friday night is always special, but our primary focus will be on putting together a solid performance. If we can do that, hopefully the result will take care of itself.”

Pretoria Boys High’s most recent match finished in a 2-0 win over Sutherland High School. Before that, they came out on the wrong end of the result against Hilton College, losing 0-1 away from home.

The Aitken Cup wrapped up in style on Sunday afternoon at Wits, where Jeppe High School for Boys executed a clinical comeback to defeat a determined St Stithians College 4-2 in the final.

In an action-packed match, Jeppe came from a goal down to secure the Aitken Cup title for a second year in succession.

The win solidified their dominance of Johannesburg schoolboy hockey while extending their lead as the most successful side in the competition’s history.

Early pressure from Saints paid dividends when they took the lead in the opening chukka, but Jeppe’s response was furious. They levelled in the second chukka before striking three more times in the third chukka to take control of the contest.

The final was a repeat of the 2023 title decider. On that occasion, though, St Stithians won in a penalty shootout to end a 48-year title drought.

Speaking after the match, Jeppe captain Ethan Kapanda excitedly reflected on the significance of leading his side to back-to-back titles:

“The feeling of winning twice now as captain is something I can’t describe,” he told SuperSport Schools Plus. “It feels like all that we worked on in the last six months truly paid off.”

Kapanda said winning the Aitken Cup is special, not only for his team but for the school: “As I said before, being a part of Jeppe means that Aitken is more than just a trophy. Winning this cup really means a lot. It’s not just for us, but for all the Jeppe boys that came before us.”

In a show of gratitude, he praised his teammates for their efforts: “To my team, I’d really like to say thank you. We had to fight in every game, and we fought hard for each other, especially for the matrics who were playing their last Aitken.”

He went on to acknowledge the role that Jeppe’s rich hockey culture plays in their success, explaining: “Being part of a school like Jeppe, which has such a strong hockey history, gives us, as players, a real advantage.

“The level of coaching and the calibre of players around us is very high. It gives us the best possible environment for growth.”

Jeppe’s head coach, Siya Sityana, expressed similar sentiments. While reflecting on the pressure of defending the title, he said the competition had been a tough assignment: “There was definitely more pressure this year,” he said. “We’ve been consistent all season, but Saints, along with King Edward VII School (KES), really brought their A-game.

“Last year, it felt different. There weren’t as many top-performing teams from Joburg. Even when we lost 1-4 to St David’s Marist Inanda last year, I still felt confident in our form.”

Sityana credited his team’s discipline and squad depth for their sustained success: “What really worked for us was controlling every game and having the ability to rotate players. Not every school has the luxury of a big squad, and being able to share the load made a big difference.”

He also praised his players’ growth and hunger throughout the season: “The boys truly wanted it this year. They show up eager to improve every time we meet. They challenge each other and challenge me. They’ve grown immensely, and they’ve helped me grow as a coach, too.”

KES finished third after a dominant 4-0 victory over St David’s while St John’s College beat Helpmekaar Kollege 2-0 in the fifth-place playoff.

Last year’s beaten finalist, Parktown Boys’ High finished their tournament on a high note, cruising to a 4-0 win over St Benedict’s College to take seventh.

In the ninth-place playoff, Hoërskool Monument edged out Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 4-3.

There was further success for Jeppe in the Boden Cup, for u15 teams. Mirroring their senior side, they won all their games.

They began their title challenge with a 4-1 win over St. Stithians on Thursday. Then, on Friday, they ran riot, thumping St David’s Marist Inanda 10-0 before overwhelming Rand Park High 20-0.

That momentum carried on into Saturday’s matches. They brushed aside Helpmekaar 6-0 and also accounted for Parktown, winning 5-0.

In the title game, Jeppe downed St John’s College 4-1 to lift the Boden Cup.

FINAL STANDINGS

1. Jeppe High School for Boys
2. St Stithians College
3. King Edward VII School
4. St David’s Marist Inanda
5. St John’s College
6. Helpmekaar Kollege
7. Parktown Boys High School
8. St Benedict’s College
9. Hoërskool Monument
10. Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge

Jeppe High School for Boys lived up to expectations as the tournament’s favourites when they booked a place in the final of the Aitken Cup, setting up another date with St Stithians College.

The big game takes place at the University of the Witwatersrand at 15:00 on Sunday.

Saturday saw the playing of the quarterfinals and semi-finals, and there were some surprises.

In a rematch of the 2024 final, Jeppe cruised past Parktown Boys’ High, scoring a dominant 4-0 victory in the quarterfinals, with Adrian Laubscher netting twice, and Raphael Madzivandondo and Juan Martin adding to the goal tally.

Coach David Grace’s Parktown side had a tough day on the Astro. In their second outing, they fell to Helpmekaar Kollege after a penalty shootout. They’ll face St Benedict’s College on Sunday for seventh place.

Jeppe took on King Edward VII School (KES) in the semi-finals. The Aitken Cup had brought up a personal milestone for the Red Sticks‘ skipper, Fynn Campbell, who achieved the 100-game milestone for his sides. However, he and his team’s title aspirations were halted one step from the final.

KES had earlier handled Helpmekaar, scoring a convincing 3-1 win. However, they met their match in the fast-paced Jeppe side, who ran out 4-2 winners, with goals from captain Ethan Kapanda, Ezray Stadt, Juan Martin, and Tshimologo Mogale.

Speaking with SuperSport Schools Plus after the match, Kapanda praised his teammates for their resilience and unity: “Aitken has been anything but smooth,” he said. “In the last few games, every player had to step up, and they did. We worked as a unit, and that reflected on the scoresheet.”

St Stithians, meanwhile, delivered a couple of strong performances to canter into the title decider. They defeated St Benedict’s 5-2 in the quarterfinals and followed that up with a solid 3-0 victory over St David’s Marist Inanda in the semifinals.

They’ve already faced Jeppe in the Aitken Cup. On Friday, when they met in a pool match, Jeppe claimed a 3-1 win, but that result will have no bearing on Sunday’s final.

St David’s will face KES for third, while fifth place will be up for grabs when Helpmekaar and St John’s College meet.

After losing to KES in their first outing on Saturday, Helpmekaar shared an exciting clash with Parktown. It ended 3-3, but Helpies then claimed a heart-in-mouth 4-3 victory in a penalty shootout.

HeronBridge College bagged their first victory, edging Fourways High School 2-1, which came as a welcome change of fortune. Playing in a group that included both finalists, they had previously conceded more goals than any other team.

RESULTS

Wits

Jeppe 4-0 Parktown
KES 3-1 Helpmekaar
St Benedict’s 2-5 St Stithians
St John’s 0-3 St David’s
Parktown (3) 3-3 (4) Helpmekaar
Jeppe 4-2 KES
St Benedict’s (3)3-3(4) St John’s
St Stithians 3-0 St David’s

UJ

Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 2-1 Beaulieu
Rand Park Ridge (4) 1-1 (1) Northcliff
Monument 8-0 HeronBridge
Noordheuwel 2-1 Fourways
Beaulieu 4-1 Northcliff
Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 4-0 Rand Park Ridge
HeronBridge 2-1 Fourways
Monument 3-2 Noordheuwel

Hoërskool Eldoraigne hosted Hoërskool Zwartkop in interschool hockey matches on Friday and Saturday in Pretoria, with the girls’ 1st XIs meeting on Friday and the boys’ first teams facing off on Saturday.

Their home and away derby began in 2018 and has been fiercely and closely contested ever since.

Both of the big matches delivered impressive intensity, but the hosts, Eldoraigne, emerged victorious in both contests to reverse last year’s heartbreak, when Zwartkop won both games for the first time.

In the girls’ match, Jeanté Korff scored the all-important only goal of the contest as both sides defended with discipline and grit.

Eldoraigne’s head coach, Chadwin Petersen, praised his side’s resilience, especially after last year’s narrow loss to Zwartkop.

“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it,” Petersen stated.

“It was tough losing in 2024 in a match we felt we should’ve won. But this year gave us a fresh opportunity with a new group of players, who rose to the occasion. All credit to Zwartkop. They pushed us to the edge. But our girls showed fantastic character to pull through.”

In the boys’ fixture, Eldoraigne was dominant and sealed a confident 3-0 win thanks to clinical finishes from Duncan Eloff, Nico Janse van Rensburg, and Hanco Nel.

The goal-scoring trio showcased slick combination play and ruthless efficiency in front of goal and capitalised on a Zwartkop side that struggled to find its rhythm in key moments.

Zwartkop boys’ head of Hockey, Martinus Gouws, offered a heartfelt and humorous analogy to describe the defeat: “When I was younger, I had a good friend who lived nearby,” he said. “We’d always play at his house, but when we got up to mischief, his mom would give us a hiding. That’s how Friday night felt. We got a hiding at our friend’s house.”

Gracious in defeat, Gouws praised the opposition: “Congratulations to Eldoraigne, they were brilliant in every aspect. We, unfortunately, couldn’t get going. Too many unforced errors and poor execution in the attacking third let us down.

“The girls’ game was a nail-biter, very evenly matched, and the deciding goal came late. It’s a tough one to take, but it was a good battle all the same.”

RESULTS

Girls’ 1st XI

Eldoraigne 1-0 Zwartkop

Boys’ 1st XI
Eldoraigne 3-0 Zwartkop

The action has come thick and fast over the first two days of the Aitken Cup, with some of the big guns making loud and clear statements in the early going.

That included some one-sided victories as those teams asserted themselves from the start.

Headlining the excellence has been Jeppe High School for Boys, who began their title defence with a 10-0 demolition of Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge, on Thursday.

On Friday morning, they faced a serious test from St Stithians College, but the Kensington Kids were up to the task, coming out 3-1 winners in a fast-paced contest.

Later in the day, they cruised to a third win, thrashing HeronBridge College 6-0 to round off a perfect group stage run.

The black and white army’s emphatic form served to remind everyone why they were crowned the champion in 2024.

In the quarterfinals, they’ll take on their long-time rivals and last year’s runner-up, Parktown Boys’ High. It should be an exciting battle, but one that Jeppe will be favoured to win.

Parktown made a shaky start on Thursday, falling 0-1 to St Benedict’s College. On Friday, though, they found their rhythm, edging out Hoërskool Monument 2-1 before convincingly brushing aside Beaulieu College 5-1.

King Edward VII School (KES) was also unbeaten through the first two days. They opened their campaign with a composed 2-0 win over St David’s Marist Inanda. Then, on Friday, they hit their stride.

In a breathtaking offensive display, they overwhelmed Fourways High 13-2 and followed up with a clinical 4-0 victory over Rand Park High School. The Red Sticks‘ reward is a quarterfinal meeting with Helpmekaar Kollege.

Helpmekaar demonstrated resilience and picked up their game well after sharing a 1-1 draw with St John’s College in their opener, on Thursday. On day two, they put on a good show to outplay Northcliff High 6-1 before completing their pool assignments with a 5-2 defeat of Hoërskool Noordheuwel.

St Benedict’s, after winning two and drawing one will take on St Stithians in the quarters. That’s not a friendly reward for their efforts because Saints is a very dangerous side, but to be the best one has to beat the best.

After their 1-3 loss to Jeppe, St Stithians beat Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 3-1 and then stormed to an 8-0 win over HeronBridge.

Bennies, after beating Parktown 1-0, won 2-0 against Beaulieu College and drew 1-1 with Hoërskool Monument.

The last of the quarterfinals features St David’s Marist Inanda up against St John’s College.

St David’s began with a loss to KES, but won their next two games, beating Rand Park High 4-1 and Fourways 2-0.

St John’s, after their draw with Helpmekaar, powered their way to successive 5-0 victories over Noordheuwel and Northcliff.

RESULTS

Thursday, 15 May

Wits
St Stithians 8-0 HeronBridge College
Jeppe 10-0 Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge

King Edward VII School

St John’s College 1-1 Helpmekaar
Noordheuwel 7-2 Northcliff
Monument 10-0 Beaulieu

St John’s College

Fourways 3-4 Rand Park High School
Parktown 0-1 St Benedict’s
KES 2-0 St David’s

Friday, 16 May

Wits

Jeppe 3-1 St Stithians
Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 5-0 HeronBridge
Jeppe 6-0 HeronBridge
Trinityhouse Rand Park Ridge 1-3 St Stithians
St John’s 5-0 Noordheuwel
Helpmekaar 6-1 Northcliff
St John’s 5-0 Northcliff
Helpmekaar 5-2 Noordheuwel

UJ

Parktown 2-1 Monument
St Benedict’s 2-0 Beaulieu
Parktown 5-1 Beaulieu
St Benedict’s 1-1 Monument
KES 13-2 Fourways
St David’s 4-1 Rand Park
KES 4-0 Rand Park
St David’s 2-0 Fourways

Pretoria rivals, Hoërskool Zwartkop and Hoërskool Eldoraigne, will battle it out for derby honours over two days, with the boys’ and girls’ 1st XI hockey matches set to shine in the spotlight.

The interschool rivalry kicks off on Friday, with the girls’ senior teams taking centre stage in an evening match. On Saturday, the boys’ first teams will complete the long fixture list.

Both matches will be hosted at Hoërskool Eldoraigne. Later in the season, the rivals will clash again at Hoërskool Zwartkop.

Zwartkop girls’ coach Martin Williams believes Friday’s showdown is more than just a regular match. It’s a symbol of tradition and school spirit.

With the teams having played a number of league games, he’s confident that his squad is ready for the challenge: “We are in the middle of our league season,” Williams said, “so we are well prepared after a good pre-season and three league games already. This week’s preparations were mainly about small adjustments and match-specific tactics.”

Last year, Zwartkop did the double, with both their boys’ and girls’ first teams emerging victorious. Despite that success, Williams insists that his team is not feeling the weight of expectation.

“It was a great moment for us, as a school, winning both games for the first time. That said, we’re not putting ourselves under pressure to replicate that. Our focus is on playing good hockey and soaking in the atmosphere,” he explained.

“It’s not every day you get to compete in front of a packed pavilion, filled with school pride and passionate supporters. For many of these players, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My message to them is simple: enjoy every second.”

The Zwarries boys’ side is also in good form, and they’ve enjoyed a strong run in the league. Before they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hoërskool Pietersburg,  coach Connor Flowers’ side beat Hoërskool Wagpos 10-0. They also overpowered Hoërskool Hugenote (7-0) and Hoërskool Klerksdorp (12-0).

However, the annual derby between Eldoraigne and Zwartlop has been very closely contested in recent times. Since 2018, Eldoraigne has won three times, Zwartkop twice, and two matches have been drawn.

FIXTURES

16 May – Girls

19:15 – Eldoraigne vs Zwartkop

17 May – Boys

13:45 –Eldoraigne vs Zwartkop

Jeppe High School for Boys‘ hockey captain Ethan Kapanda says his side is ready and eager to defend the Aitken Cup. 

The Kensington boys will take to the turf on Thursday with one mission in mind – to defend their crown.

Last year, they beat Parktown Boys’ High 2-0 in the final, with a well-drilled performance helping them lift the coveted silverware.

In 2025, they’re enjoying a far better season than 2024 and they have serious momentum on their side. As the defending champion and the team that has dominated the season thus far, they will, no doubt, have a target on their backs.

Leading the charge, Kapanda, who played an instrumental role in last year’s success, fondly recalled the 2024 final.

“The most vivid memory for me was lifting the trophy after all the hard work we put in,” he recalled. “To see us get the job done left a memory I won’t forget.”

Kapanda, who took on the captaincy last year already, is in charge of a close-knit unit that has stacked win after win this season. The side has presented a unified front and no small measure of resilience. They’ve grown stronger as the season has progressed.

Reflecting on lessons he took from leading the team last year, Kapanda said: “It made me want to make this year’s team a more cohesive group, one that works together and builds each other up, no matter what mistakes are made.

“Our key success factor last year was setting one clear goal, and every player was determined to achieve it. It’s the same for this year. We know what we want.”

Being at the helm of Jeppe’s 1st XI, a team that has built up a deserved reputation for excellence over many years, is a stern test of leadership. However, the tall, skilful skipper said there is less pressure this year than last year because of the lessons he learnt in 2024, which have helped him grow into the role.

“It’s a great honour being captain of a school like Jeppe, which always comes with pressure,” Kapanda admitted. “But being my second year, the pressure isn’t as bad. We all know every team is strong this year, with top players, so every match will be competitive.”

As the defending champion, one of Gauteng’s traditional powerhouses, and a team that has proved itself to be one of the best in South Africa this year, every team will be eager to lower Jeppe’s flag, but that is a challenge the boys in black and white are fully prepared for, the captain said.

“Jeppe has always been a school that everyone wants to beat. As a team, we know that, and we’re ready for it,” he confidently told SuperSport Schools Plus.

And while the mission is about defending the title, for Kapanda, there is also a personal achievement that is tied to the title defence, which he is hoping to realise. “Lifting this trophy again will mean the world to me. Not many people can say they’ve won Aitken twice as captain,” he said. “But, most importantly, it would mean everything for the school. This is a special trophy for Jeppe.”

Coach Siya Sityana’s charges begin their title defence against Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge on Thursday afternoon at the University of the Witwatersrand.

On Friday morning, they face a potential banana skin when they tackle an in-form and dangerous St Stithians College side. Later in the day, they take on HeronBridge College.

The Aitken Cup, which brings together Johannesburg’s leading hockey-playing schools, takes to the turf from Thursday and runs through until Sunday.

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools

The four-day event will incorporate four venues: The University of Johannesburg, Wits University, St John’s College, and King Edward VII School, while the format includes 16 schools split across four pools.

Pool A promises to be exciting with the defending champion, Jeppe High School for Boys, headlining the group as they go on a quest for back-to-back titles.

They’ll be up against Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge, HeronBridge College, and St Stithians, who, arguably, pose the greatest challenge to Jeppe’s title aspirations.

Meanwhile, the 2024 runner-up, Parktown Boys’ High School, is in Pool B, where they will face St Benedict’s College, Hoërskool Monument and Beaulieu College, who are dark horses.

Parktown’s new coach, David Grace, said he is ecstatic about his responsibility of guiding his team in the prestigious tournament.

“I am extremely excited to be going to Aitken and will be looking to live up to last year’s success and, hopefully, better it. I feel we are well prepared, and the boys are peaking at the right time in the season,” he told SuperSport School Plus.

The experienced mentor said his side is “process driven, and we look at incremental improvements every day.”

Focusing on the Aitken Cup, he said: “In tournament hockey, every opponent is tough. Anything can happen, so you have to perform every game.”

Parktown has made some tactical adjustments and has also brought up some players into the 1st team for the tournament, Grace said.

“Our preparation has been extensive, and any success must be attributed to our coaching staff. We have the best people involved with the team to make sure the boys are well prepared. Credit must go to my assistant coach, Mr. Bailey, team psychologist, Mr. Hull, 1st team manager Mrs Grace, and Mr Furlonger, our MIC, for their tireless work behind the scenes.”

St John’s College looks like the team to beat in Pool C. They’re up against Helpmekaar Kollege, Hoërskool Noordheuwel, and Northcliff High. While the Blues might be the favourites, it’s a group that could spring a surprise or two.

Pool D features one of the traditional powers, KES, who will be challenged by St David’s Marist Inanda, Fourways High School, and Rand Park High School.

The action begins on Thursday at Wits, with St Stithians meeting HeronBridge. They’ll be followed by the defending champion, Jeppe, taking on Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge.

Jeppe heads into the tournament in a rich vein of form. Siya Sityana‘s charges have faced KZN opposition in their last two matches, scoring a hard-fought 2-1 win over Northwood School and a 5-2 win against Westville Boys’ High. Before that Jeppe won all five of their games at the KES Easter Festival.

St John’s College will make the short trip to their neighbours, KES, where they will kickstart their Aitken Cup campaign against Helpmekaar Kollege.

POOLS

Pool A: A1 Jeppe, A2 Trinity RP, A3 St Stithians, A4 Heronbridge
Pool B: B1 Parktown, B2 St Benedict’s, B3 Monument, B4 Beaulieu
Pool C: C1 St John’s, C2 Helpmekaar, C3 Noordheuwel, C4 Northcliff
Pool D: D1 KES, D2 St David’s, D3 Fourways, D4 Rand Park High

FIXTURES

Thursday, 15 May

Wits
15:00 – A3 St Stithians vs A4 Heronbridge
17:00 – A1 Jeppe vs A2 Trinity RP

King Edward VII School
17:00 – C1 St John’s vs C2 Helpmekaar
18:30 – C3 Noordheuwel vs C4 Northcliff

UJ
17:00 – B1 Parktown vs B2 St Benedicts
18:30 – B3 Monument vs B4 Beaulieu

St John’s College
|17:00 – D1 KES vs D2 St David’s
18:30 – D3 Fourways vs D4 Randpark

Friday, 16 May

Wits
7:30 – A1 Jeppe vs A3 St Stithians
9:00 – A2 Trinity RP vs A4 Heronbridge
10:30 – C1 St John’s vs C3 Noordheuwel
12:00 – C2 Helpmekaar vs C4 Northcliff
13:30 – A1 Jeppe vs A4 Heronbridge
15:00 – A2 Trinity RP vs A3 St Stithians
16:30 – C1 St John’s vs C4 Northcliff
18:00 – C2 Helpmekaar vs C3 Noordheuwel

UJ
7:30 – B1 Parktown vs B3 Monument
9:00 – B2 St Benedict’s vs B4 Beaulieu
10:30 – D1 KES vs D3 Fourways
12:00 – D2 St David’s vs D4 Randpark
13:30 – B1 Parktown vs B4 Beaulieu
15:00 – B2 St Benedict’s vs B3 Monument
16:30 – D1 KES vs D4 Randpark
18:00 – D2 St David’s vs D3 Fourways

Saturday, 17 May

Wits
7:30 – QF 1 – Winner Pool A vs 2nd Pool C
9:00 – QF 2 – Winner Pool D vs 2nd Pool B
10:30 – QF 3 – Winner Pool B vs 2nd Pool D
12:00 – QF 4 – Winner Pool C vs 2nd Pool A
13:30 – 5–8 Place 1 – Loser QF 1 vs Loser QF 2
15:00 – SF 1 – Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 2
16:30 – 5–8 Place 2 – Loser QF 3 vs Loser QF 4
18:00 – SF 2 – Winner QF 3 vs Winner QF 4

UJ
7:30 – 9–16, 3rd in Pool A vs 4th in Pool C
9:00 – 9–16, 3rd in Pool D vs 4th in Pool B
10:30 9–16, 3rd in Pool B vs 4th in Pool D
12:00 – 9–16, 3rd in Pool C vs 4th in Pool A
13:30 – 13–16, Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2
15:00 – 9–12, Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2
16:30 – 13–16, Loser Game 3 vs Loser Game 4
18:00 – 9–12, Winner Game 3 vs Winner Game 4

Sunday 18 May

Parktown
7:30 – Aitken A Section – 5th/6th Place
9:00 – Aitken A Section – 7th/8th Place
10:30 – Aitken A Section – 9th/10th Place
12:00 – Aitken A Section – 11th/12th Place
13:30 – Aitken A Section – 13th/14th Place
15:00 – Aitken A Section – 15th/16th Place

Wits
9:00 – Boden B Final
10:30 – Aitken C Final
12:00 – Aitken B Final
13:30 – Boden A Final
15:00 – Aitken A Final
16:30 – Medal Presentation Ceremony for all finals

UJ
7:30 – Boden B Section – 3rd/4th Place
9:00 – Aitken C Section – 3rd/4th Place
10:30 – Aitken B Section – 3rd/4th Place
12:00 – Boden A Section – 3rd/4th Place
13:30 – Aitken A Section – 3rd/4th Place
16:30 – Medal Presentation Ceremony for all bronze medals at Wits.

Pretoria dished up a tasty menu of hockey on the weekend, including a massive derby between Hoërskool Garsfontein and Hoërskool Waterkloof.

Competition between the schools’ boys’ and girls’ teams was incredibly tight throughout all the age groups and took place over two days.

The Garsies girls’ first team delivered a composed and disciplined performance to edge out the visiting Waterkloof side 1-0.

In the boys’ 1st XI clash, Garsfontein, after a second successive top four finish at the Standard Bank Hibbert Shield, was favoured against Klofies.

It was an intensely contested match, but Garsfontein broke it open in the fourth chukka, striking twice, both through the outstanding Luken Brunette, from penalty corners, to snatch victory.

Despite the losses of their senior teams, Waterkloof enjoyed some success in the junior ranks, where their u15 sides, especially excelled.

Midstream College faced Hoërskool Eldoraigne in league matches.

The girls’ win went the way of Midstream, who defended soundly and took advantage of three chances to run out 3-0 winners.

Victory went the other way in the boys’ game, with Eldoraigne claiming a 3-1 win after going behind in the first chukka.

The Eldos ‘ u16 boys’ side caught the eye with a solid 5-0 win in their showdown with Midstream.

RESULTS

Girls

u19 – Garsfontein I 1-0 Waterkloof I; Garsfontein II 1-2 Waterkloof II; Garsfontein III 1-1 Waterkloof III

u16 – Garsfontein A 2-2 Waterkloof A; Garsfontein B 0-1 Waterkloof B; Garsfontein C 1-0 Waterkloof C

u15 – Garsfontein A 0-2 Waterkloof A; Garsfontein B 0-2 Waterkloof B

u14 – Garsfontein A 2-1 Waterkloof A; Garsfontein B 0-1 Waterkloof B; Garsfontein C 0-2 Waterkloof C

BOYS

u19
Garsfontein 2-0 Waterkloof – A

Eldoraigne vs Midstream College

GIRLS

u19 – Eldoraigne I 0-3 Midstream I; Eldoraigne II 1-0 Midstream II; Eldoraigne III 2-2 Midstream III

u16 – Eldoraigne A 0-3 Midstream A; Eldoraigne B 0-4 Midstream B

u15 – Eldoraigne A 1-0 Midstream A; Eldoraigne B 0-3 Midstream B

u14 – Eldoraigne A 1-1 Midstream A; Eldoraigne B 0-0 Midstream B; Eldoraigne C 0-1 Midstream C

BOYS

u19 – Eldoraigne I 3-1 Midstream I; Eldoraigne II 1-2 Midstream II

u16 – Eldoraigne A 0-5 Midstream A; Eldoraigne B 0-3 Midstream B; Eldoraigne C 2-0 Midstream C

u14 – Eldoraigne A 1-0 Midstream A