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The results from around South Africa will be updated here as we receive the results from the various schools.
If your school’s match is not listed below or you would like to send in your team’s results – please contact us via e-mail at hockey@ssschoolsplus.co.za or via WhatsApp at 072 172 5455.
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Thokozani Mnguni, the former Mamelodi Sundowns ‘defender and now head coach of the Rockefvs u19 team, called for his side to be handed a longer rope after they fell to consecutive defeats over the weekend in the Gauteng Development League.
Mnguni’s unit was handed a stinging 1-5 defeat by the in-form Randburg AFC, playing away from home, on Saturday. Then, on Sunday, Highlands Park rubbed some salt into their wounds, scoring a 2-0 victory in Tshwane.
By all accounts, Rockefvs have been more than a decent unit in the first half of the season. However, their inexperience has been exposed in recent weeks.
In an interview with SuperSport Schools Plus, Mnguni gave his insights on the weekend’s defeats, citing minor defensive errors as the main reason behind the disappointing results.
“The game against Randburg really did not go according to plan. We lost 5-1 against them and then went on to lose 0-2 to Highlands Park at home on Sunday.
“We conceded two first-half goals due to defensive errors, but in the second half we played strongly but failed to convert our chances,” Mnguni said about Sunday’s loss.
“With the Randburg game, on Saturday, my boys should have followed the instructions from the management team. They were running off the ball, which just won’t cut it at this level.
“We told the boys not to follow the runner and to instead stick to their normal position off the ball. What then happened is that we were caught off our strategic positions. From there, the opposition exploited spaces.
“However, this is our first season in the big league, so I understand that’s how my boys will learn. These are still young boys at this level. They are learning everything and, as a coach, it is crucial to have patience with them.
“All we need is to drill the message into them that they must just stick to the instructions. There were one too many instances where we also lacked communication, and we were punished,” he added.
Fellow League newbies, Elspark United Academy, also endured a tough loss, conceding a half-dozen goals to the log-leading Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs, in a highly anticipated fixture against SuperSport United at the Kaizer Chiefs Village, emerged victorious, powering their way to a convincing 4-1 win to keep their title hopes alive.
The remainder of the matches were all tightly contested. Panorama FC beat School of Excellence 1-0, Jomo Cosmos won 1-0 against East Rand Athletic Club, while RESA handed TS Galaxy a 1-2 defeat in their own backyard.
Kathorus Hyper Academy fell 0-1 at home to Tuks, Panorama FC held on for a 1-0 win over School of Excellence, and Seven’s Academy shared a 2-2 draw with Highlands Park.
Results
Rockefvs 0-2 Highlands Park
Elspark United Academy 0-6 Mamelodi Sundowns
Kathorus Hyper Academy 0-1 Tuks
East Rand Athletic Club 0-1 Jomo Cosmos
Kaizer Chiefs 4-1 SuperSport United
Randburg AFC 5-0 Rockefvs
TS Galaxy 1-2 RESA
Panorama FC 1-0 School of Excellence
Seven’s Academy 2-2 Highlands Park
Northern Gauteng u18A boys’ head coach, Steven Paulo, is looking forward to leading the provincial side at the SASHOC National Week in KwaZulu-Natal.
The national tournament, which kicks off on 30 June and runs until 5 July, will be hosted by Maritzburg College, and matches will take place on the famous Pape’s AstroTurf.
Catch the action LIVE on the SuperSport Schools App and DStv Channel 216.
Paulo’s Northerns’ side heads into the event as one of the underdog teams, a label they will embrace and use to their advantage.
In last year’s tournament, the side from Pretoria played some good hockey during the group stages but lacked consistency and fell short of reaching the semifinals.
Ultimately, they finished in 10th spot, behind Western Province B and Border, who were relegated and will do battle in the B-Section of the tournament this year.
Last year, Paulo was in charge of the Northerns’ B team that won a bronze medal in the B section.
He’s taken over the coaching reins from Kagiso Mathaba, Stefan Coertzen, and Chadwin Petersen.
Colin Mendoza, from Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies), will assist him, while Lesedi Leeuw is the team manager, and Justin Swan the biokineticist.
The team includes strong representation from Hoërskool Garsfontein and Pretoria Boys High, with St Alban’s College, CBC Mount Edmund, Cornwall Hill College, and Affies also providing players.
“I think players have chosen themselves,” coach Paulo told SuperSport Schools Plus.
“We have been watching their school matches, and the boys have delivered good and consistent performances.
“Our goal should always be to make the semifinals. We remain focused on getting the processes in place and delivering good competition for our opponents.”
Preparation for the inter-provincial tournament is a challenge, but Northerns has the advantage of their schools being in close proximity to one another.
“Our prep has been going steadily. We have been working on building connections, and the boys are gelling as a unit.
“I’ve taken over from some seriously good coaches. I am looking forward to the challenge. I want to give the team and, specifically, the boys the kind of support that will make my predecessors and province proud,” he added.
The side will be co-captained by two of the returning players, Kabo Mulaudzi (Pretoria Boys High) and Luken Brunette (Hoërskool Garsfontein).
Joining Maluadzi from PHBS will be Owen McMennamin, Junior Moloisane, Rorisang Boshomane, Mwela Mutale, and Liam Brooker.
Hoërskool Garsfontein’s contingent, besides Brunette, includes Duardt Tollig, Amand van der Vyfer, Andrea Clerihew, and Lesego Msiza.
Affies has two players in the team, Johan Pieterse and Wium van Niekerk. The side is completed by Tyler Trower, from CBC Mount Edmund, Tuduetso Monnanyana from Cornwall Hill, and St Alban’s College star Clayton Koorbanally.
Northerns is in Pool B and will face Boland A, Southern Free State A, KZN Coastal A, Southern Gauteng B, and Western Province B.
They kick off their campaign against KZN Coastal A at 13:45 on Monday, 30 June.
Northern Gauteng u18A
Owen McMennamin (Pretoria Boys’ High), Luken Brunette (Hoërskool Garsfontein), Kabo Mulaudzi (Pretoria Boys High School), Junior Moloisane (Pretoria Boys High School), Liam Brooker (Pretoria Boys’ High), Tuduetso Monnanyana (Cornwall Hill), Johan Pieterse (Affies), Duardt Tollig (Hoerskool Garsfontein), Rorisang Boshomane (Pretoria Boys High), Wium van Niekerk (Affies), Tyler Trower (CBC Mount Edmund), Mwela Mutale (Pretoria Boys High School), Clayton Koorbanally (St Alban’s College), Amand van der Vyfer (Hoërskool Garsfontein), Andrea Clerihew (Hoërskool Garsfontein), Lesego Msiza (Hoërskool Garsfontein).
The Blue Bulls will host the annual FNB Grant Khomo Week (for u16 players) at St Alban’s College in Pretoria from 29 June until 4 July.
The teams:
Blue Bulls: 15 Kyle van Staden (Affies), 14 Ntando Malobola (Garsfontein), 13 Dandré Brink (Affies), 12 Rico du Plessis (Affies), 11 Ronald Phiri (Pretoria Boys High), 10 Reuben Smith (Affies), 9 Ethan Williams (Affies), 8 Caleb Pretorius (Affies), 7 Luhan Hattingh (Menlopark), 6 Kwetsima Dlamini (Pretoria Boys High), 5 Alexander Muller (Affies), 4 Mbala Dima (Pretoria Boys High), 3 Liam de Jager (Affies), 2 Shawn Moabelo (Montana), 1 Ziaan Slabbert (Affies). Replacements: 16 Hendré Ehlers (Affies), 17 Emmanuel Honono (Pretoria Boys High), 18 Bakang Ramoshaba (Pretoria Boys High), 19 Keegan Fourie (Affies), 20 Duran Pieterse (Menlopark), 21 Ruan Fluks (Garsfontein), 22 Michael Bhuda (Oos-Moot), 23 Farrith Warie (Zwartkop).
11 Affies | 5 Pretoria Boys High | 2 Menlopark | 2 Garsfontein | 1 Montana | 1 Oos-Moot | 1 Zwartkop
Boland: 15 Matthew Fortuin (Worcester Gimnasium), 14 Jordan O’Driscoll Timm (HTS Drostdy), 13 Brent-Leigh Exstraal (HTS Drostdy), 12 Randall Muller (Charlie Hofmeyer), 11 Tristan Syster (HTS Drostdy), 10 Ruan Nortjé (HTS Drostdy), 9 Wernard de Villiers (HTS Drostdy), 8 Albertus Hamman (HTS Drostdy), 7 Kyle Olivier (HTS Drostdy), 6 Simamkele Lahlekile (HTS Drostdy), 5 Ignatius Botha (HTS Drostdy), 4 Juan Lotriet (HTS Drostdy), 3 Richard van Eeden (HTS Drostdy), 2 Mattias Nell (HTS Drostdy), 1 Ewan Albertus (HTS Drostdy). Replacements: 16 Teboho Tomeng (Hopefield), 17 Chrisjan de Bod (HTS Drostdy), 18 Tyrone Modipa (Overberg), 19 Anyayo Egbujor (HTS Drostdy), 20 Brendon Smith (Robertson), 21 Dewald Scholtz (Charlie Hofmeyer), 22 Jayden Booysen (Lutzville High), 23 Chris-Will du Toit (Charlie Hofmeyer).
15 HTS Drostdy | 3 Charlie Hofmeyer | 1 Worcester Gimnasium | 1 Robertson | 1 Lutzville High | 1 Hopefield | 1 Overberg
Border: 15 Caleb Smith (Dale College), 14 Edward Malinzi (Selborne College), 13 Tyler Von Cullwits (Queens College), 12 Riley Hansel (Selborne College), 11 Cwenga Bityo (Hudson Park), 10 Kaleb Chipps (Stirling), 9 Josh Wilkie (Selborne College), 8 Rosh Els (Selborne College), 7 Taana Gope (Hudson Park), 6 Kamva Matebetse (George Randall High), 5 Carlo Davids (Queens College), 4 Daniel Rushmere (Selborne College), 3 Adam Jakobi (Selborne College), 2 Reese Rasmussen (Selborne College), 1 Lutho Tabata (Queens College). Replacements: 16 Zimi Deleki (Queens College), 17 Qapela Ngxazisa (Selborne College), 18 Solam Gegana (Cambridge), 19 Nande Thiwani (Queens College), 20 Phethuxolo Sebe (Port Rex), 21 Zizibele Mtongwana (Hudson Park), 22 Zinzolwethu Lali (Queens College), 23 Mthokozisi Mbambo (Queens College).
8 Selborne College | 7 Queens College | 3 Hudson Park | 1 Dale College | 1 Port Rex | 1 Cambridge | 1 Stirling | 1 George Randall High
Border Country Districts: 15 Luke Groepe (Breidbach), 14 Mthiomhle Mpandeni (Khanyisa), 13 Kwantu Tyoda (Cambridge), 12 Othandwayo Magadla (Selborne College), 11 Kungawo Gabula (Mthatha), 10 Busani Simka Buchule), 9 Chulumanco (Ngangelizwe), 8 Ivile Mkhohlakali (Hudson Park), 7 Likho Ntleki (Khanyisa), 6 Imange Maliwa (Khnyisa), 5 Aryah Quao (Mtatha), 4 Jordan du Preez (Beaconhurst), 3 Pawu Ntintili (Port Rex), 2 Musa Siyangaphi (Umtata High), 1 Luvo Nohe (Hangklip). Replacements: 16 Kungawo Mama (Eric Mntonga High), 17 Athenkosi Godongwana (Khanyisa), 18 Ayabonga Nguza (Hudson Park), 19 Kwakhanya Lamani (Silimela), 20 Lithemba Ciko (Hudson Park), 21 Ovayo Mkumatela (Maclear), 22 Sihle Mgolombane (St John’s), 23 Cwenga Veletshona (Baysville).
4 Khanyisa | 3 Hudson Park | 2 Mtatha | 1 Port Rex | 1 Beaconhurst | 1 Selborne College | 1 Silimela High | 1 St John’s | 1 Baysville | 1 Maclear | 1 Eric Mntonga High | 1 Cambridge | 1 Breidbach | 1 Buchule | 1 Umtata High | 1 Ngangelizwe | 1 Hangklip
Eastern Province: 15 Egan George (Brandwag), 14 Selunathi Mfundisi (Graeme College), 13 Sibulele Ngebulana (Grey High School), 12 Anfred Jansen (Grey High School), 11 Uchenna Oguekwe (Victoria Park High), 10 Alexander Stewart (St Andrew’s College), 9 Jamiel Swarts (Framesby), 8 Cole Bennett (Grey High School), 7 Duncan Hudek (Grey High School), 6 Christopher Volsoo (Grey High School), 5 Noah Stowe (St Andrew’s College), 4 Jarno Nel (Hoërskool DF Malherbe), 3 Entle Ngcaba (St Andrew’s College), 2 Lelethu Nono (Grey High School), 1 Juan Potgieter (Grey High School). Replacements: 16 Monré Landman (HTS Daniel Pienaar), 17 Unako Ntanjana (Westering), 18 AJ Raubenheimer (Marlow), 19 Zola Yeye (Grey High School), 20 Henrico Bodenstein (Pearson), 21 Richaard Kriel (HTS Daniel Pienaar), 22 Ibenathi Kondile (Graeme College), 23 Keanu Lich (Grey High School).
9 Grey High School | 3 St Andrew’s College | 2 Graeme College | 2 HTS Daniel Pienaar | 1 Framesby | 1 Pearson | 1 Brandwag (Uitenhage) | 1 Westering | 1 Marlow Landbou | 1 Hoërskool DF Malherbe | 1 Victoria Park High School
Free State: 15 Readon Williams (Grey College), 14 Lino Mtwebana (Grey College), 13 JG Horn (Grey College), 12 Jaco Oosthuizen (Grey College), 11 Kingsley Pule (Grey College), 10 Zachary Walburgh (Grey College), 9 CJ Erasmus (Grey College), 8 Niel Du Randt (Grey College), 7 Louis de Wet (Grey College), 6 Dylan Stassen (Grey College), 5 Siyabonga Bulwane (Grey College), 4 Neill Verster (Grey College), 3 Rossouw de Waal (Grey College), 2 Dippies Dippenaar (Grey College), 1 Frans Troskie (Grey College). Replacements: 16 Rayhaan Usman (Fichardtpark), 17 Shuan Rhule (Grey College), 18 Nicus de Jager (Grey College), 19 Abrie von Willing (Fichardtpark), 20 Litha Ntlati (Jim Fouché), 21 Andrew Wessels (Grey College), 22 Guiteau Petrus (Fichardtpark), 23 Hloni Mathafeng (Grey College).
19 Grey College | 3 Fichardtpark | 1 Jim Fouché
Golden Lions: 15 Ray-Nathin van Kolver (Noordheuwel), 14 Russel Mgiba (King Edward VII), 13 Asa Mgwatyu (King Edward VII), 12 Blessing Manoreng (Monument), 11 Prosper Mbandlwa (Jeppe), 10 Ndzalama Mbhalathi (Jeppe), 9 Pierre Crofton (King Edward VII), 8 Aiden Harty (Noordheuwel, 7 Diederick Kleyn (King Edward VII), 6 Keegan McCarthy (Monument), 5 Hanco van Geelen (Monument), 4 Roche Botha (Monument), 3 Mervedi Ndomba (Jeppe), 2 Iglesias Bruienrs (Noordheuwel), 1 Luan Coetzee (Monument). Replacements: 16 Andries van der Merwe (King Edward VII), 17 Jordan Venter (Northcliff), 18 Frederick van der Berg (Noordheuwel), 19 Naledi Phiri (King Edward VII), 20 Dewald du Preez (Helpmekaar), 21 Lethabo Malahlela (Parktown), 22 Chrisandro Flemmer (Noordheuwel), 23 Sihle Mbambo (Parktown).
6 King Edward VII School | 5 Noorheuwel | 5 Monument | 3 Jeppe High School for Boys | 2 Parktown Boys’ High | 1 Helpmekaar Kollege | 1 Northcliff
Griffons: 15 Jayden Bienas (Trio), 14 Thoriso Seloane (Trio), 13 Brinzley Bastiaan (Trio), 12 Robbie van der Vyver (Trio), 11 Lukhanyo Dauwa (Trio), 10 Henno Kruger (Trio), 9 Theuns van Rensburg (Trio), 8 Rico Aucamp (Trio), 7 Zack Steyn (Voortrekker), 6 Osego Mnyungula (Trio), 5 Adriaan Nel (Trio), 4 Colin Smith (Trio), 3 Wildré Hamilton (Trio), 2 Tseghofatso Mthembu (Voortrekker), 1 Tawanda Mthetwa (Trio). Replacements: 16 Damian Hartman (Trio), 17 Karabo Ntseare (Welkom Gimnasium), 18 Christiaan Venter (Witteberg), 19 Lesedi Tsibulane (Welkom Gimnasium), 20 Mpgo Manyeli (Welkom Gimnasium), 21 Heinrich Ras (Voortrekker), 22 Chriswin Delport (Witteberg), 23 Kathleho Pule (Voortrekker).
14 Trio | 4 Voortrekker | 3 Welkom Ginasium | 2 Witteberg
Griquas: 15 Jay-Dee Isaacs (Diamantveld), 14 Breyton Mangamane (Diamantveld), 13 Keanu Miles (Diamantveld), 12 Leonard Buys (Diamantveld), 11 Levaan Badenhorst (Curro Kathu), 10 Thurswill Vers (Diamantveld), 9 Ruben Viljoen (Diamantveld), 8 Johannes Jacobus Klopper (Diamantveld), 7 Marius Coetzer (Duineveld), 6 Schalk van Dyk (Diamantveld), 5 Franklin Stevens (Diamantveld), 4 Henry Langeveld (Diamantveld), 3 Estiaan van Rensburg (Duineveld), 2 Janco Marx (Diamantveld), 1 De La Rey Steyn (Duineveld). Repalacements: 16 Jameel Brandt (Duineveld), 17 London Kopa (Hoërskool Noord-Kaap), 18 Handré Burger (Diamantveld), 19 Stephan Fourie (Upington), 20 Meyer Prinsloo (Diamantveld), 21 Deon Koopman (Diamantveld), 22 Eavan Peterson (Duineveld), 23 Leighton Cronje (Diamantveld).
15 Diamantveld | 5 Duineveld | 1 Curro Kathu | 1 Hoërskool Noord-Kaap | 1 Upington High
Leopards: 15 Sherrayden Pye (Wolmaransstad), 14 Karabelo Kgaganyane (Lichtenburg), 13 Othandwayo Ntsange (Bergsig Akademie), 12 Lemarc Henry (Rustenburg), 11 Lerato Matlaisane (Rustenburg), 10 Dian Huisamen (Rustenburg), 9 Brandt Muller (Wesvalia), 8 Gerrit Koen (Klerksdorp), 7 Thabang Mokoena (Rustenburg), 6 Ruben van Heerden (Rustenburg), 5 Daniel Schoeman (Klerksdorp), 4 Chris Nunu (HTS Klerksdorp), 3 Rico le Roux (Klerksdorp), 2 Ethan McDonald (Rustenburg), 1 Ryan Beeslaar (Potch Volkskool). Replacements: 16 Junior Magosi (Bergsig Akademie), 17 Chadwin Garnett (Rustenburg), 18 Lihle Tsabalala (Hartebeespoort), 19 Tebogo Msiza (Wolmaransstad), 20 Logan Botes (Potch Gimnasium), 21 Simphiwe Nero (Klerksdorp), 22 Durand du Plooy (Potch Gimnasium), 23 Johann van Molkte (Klerksdorp).
7 Hoërskool Klerksdorp | 6 Hoërskool Rustenburg | 2 Hoërskool Wolmaransstad | 2 Potchefstroom Gimnasium | 2 Bergsig Akademie | 1 HTS Potchefstroom | 1 Wesvalia | 1 Hoërskool Hartbeespoort | 1 Potchefstroom Volskool
Limpopo Blue Bulls: 15 Tshepo Makgai (Ellisras), 14 Mokwape Lebea (Merensky), 13 Ndzalo Makhubela (Ben Vorster), 12 Eddie Matola (Ben Vorster), 11 Cohen Koopman (Ben Vorster), 10 Johan van Biljon (Hans Strijdom), 9 Xander Deysel (Pietersburg), 8 Milan le Roux (Merensky), 7 Ruhardt van Staden (Ellisras), 6 Johan du Bruyn (Pietersburg), 5 Ruan Beyers (Ben Vorster), 4 Dejuan de Plessis (Ben Vorster), 3 SH van Zyl (Ellisras), 2 Tino Robberts (Ellisras), 1 Bradley Molewa (Merensky). Replacements: 16 Regardt Els (Pietersburg), 17 Justin Relling (Ben Vorster), 18 Musa Shingange (Ben Vorster), 19 Marnu Hancke (Ben Viljoen), 20 Phomolo Shubane (Ben Vorster), 21 Lehlogonolo Mojapelo (Merensky), 22 Lolos Letlabola (Ben Vorster), 23 Junaid Stevens (Ben Viljoen).
8 Ben Vorster | 4 Merensky Landbou Akademie | 4 Hoërskool Ellisras | 3 Hoërskool Pietersburg | 3 Ben Viljoen | 1 Hans Strijdom
Namibia: 15 Maldanado De Wee (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium), 14 Drikus Maartens (Edugate Academy), 13 Cayleb Buys (Hoërskool Windhoek), 12 Lian Kittler (Wavisbay Private School), 11 Mias Niewoudt (Pro-Ed Academy), 10 Matthew Raubenheimer (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium), 9 Rhys Duvenhage (Walvisbay Private School), 8 Armand Esterhuizen (Moria Private School), 7 Operi Katjitundu (Roost Gymnasium), 6 Zasha Steenkamp (Roots Gymnasium), 5 Janro Greeff (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium), 4 Adriaan Opperman (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium), 3 Urimentundu Muhenje (Otjiwarongo Secondary), 2 Deaclan Foelscher (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium), 1 Dirk Badenhorst (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium). Replacements: 16 Ndando Thivikua (Hoërskool Windhoek), 17 Pascal Munikonzo (Hoërskool Windhoek), 18 David Louw (Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool), 19 Leonardo Hailombe (Walvisbay Private School), 20 Jandré Burger (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium, 21 Janco Esterhuyzen (Elnatan), 22 Joshua Platt (Roots Gymansium), 23 Oliver Seager (Curro Windhoek Gymnasium).
8 Curro Windhoek Gymnasium | 3 Hoërskool Windhoek | 3 Roots Gymnasium | 3 Walvisbay Private School | 1 Elnatan | 1 Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool | 1 Edgate Academy | 1 Moria Private School | 1 Otjiwarongo Secondary School | 1 Pro-Ed Academy
Pumas: 15 Kgontse Masilela (Hoërskool Middelburg), 14 Kgotso Peta (Hoërskool Middelburg), 13 Rhandzu Mkhabela (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 12 Blake Faber (Hoërskool Middelburg), 11 Fisokuhle Shabalala (Hoërskool Piet Retief), 10 Cornelius Erasmus (Hoërskool Secunda), 9 Dylan Duvenhage (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 8 Menzi Siyanda (Hoërskool Middelburg), 7 Siphesihle Marule (Uplands College), 6 Aldo van Jaarsveld (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 5 Lihan de Vaal (Hoërskool Middelburg), 4 Nkazimulo Masondo (Hoërskool Piet Retief), 3 Marcel Lindeque (Hoërskool Nelspruit), 2 Ryan Blake (Hoërskool Middelburg), 1 Tumiso Makoena (Hoërskool Piet Retief). Replacements: 16 Ulrich Kinghorn (Hoërskool Piet Retief), 17 CJ Serfontein (Hoërskool Middelburg), 18 Ziyanda Xaba (Hoërskool Middelburg), 19 Johan Raulstone (Hoërskool Middelburg), 20 Thumbelihle Marule (Uplands College), 21 Franco De La Rosa (Hoërskool Piet Retief), 22 Lihle Nkadimeng (Hoërskool Middelbrug), 23 Kamegelo Mohlata (Hoërskool Piet Retief).
9 Hoërkool Middelburg | 6 Hoërskool Piet Retief | 4 Hoërskool Nelspruit | 2 Uplands College | 1 Hoërskool Secunda
Sharks: 15 Rosco Williams (Glenwood), 14 Mojafela Mogale (Maritzburg College), 13 Sterlin Padi (Durban High School), 12 Elgenio Oersen (Glenwood High School), 11 Lisa Sijadu (Westville), 10 Daniel Miskey (Kearsney College), 9 Ben Hughes (Michaelhouse), 8 Ezra Karolisin (Westville), 7 Aobakwe Moeng (Durban High School), 6 Kevin van Vollenstee (Northwood), 5 Lwango Ntantala (Hilton College), 4 Bulelani Cebani (Durban High School), 3 Tunga Griffiths (Kearsney College), 2 Aidan du Plooy (Hilton College), 1 Clement Makelele (Kearsney College). Replacements: 16 Matthew Wilson (Kearsney College), 17 Nyakallo Masiloane (Durban High School), 18 Jedidha Mbanzaswi (Maritzburg College), 19 Nala Shabangu (Northwood), 20 Jaydon Jubber (Michaelhouse), 21 Karl Lubbe (Maritzburg College), 22 Fabiano Feirro (Michaelhouse), 23 Lwanzo Vyambwera (Maritzburg College).
4 Kearnsey College | 4 Maritzburg College | 4 Durban High School | 3 Michaelhouse | 2 Westville | 2 Hilton College | 2 Glenwood | 2 Northwood
Valke: 15 Jerado Tafel (Heidelberg Volkskool), 14 Valentino Fiekkies (Heidelberg Volkskool), 13 Conor Louw (EG Jansen),12 Shane Geldenhuys (EG Jansen), 11 Reverence Ihenacho (EG Jansen), 10 MJ Pieters (Transvalia), 9 Amrand Otto (Transvalia), 8 Matthew van Niekerk (Transvalia), 7 Christiaan Nixon (Hoërskool Kempton Park), 6 Thristan Wepener (Transvalia), 5 Owami Matosa (Hoërskool Delmas), 4 Juhan Basson (Transvalia), 3 Lebogang Mosetlha (Jeugland), 2 Aldo Fourie (Transvalia), 1 Motlhalefi Nkaiseng (Sasoburg High). Replacements: 16 Hohan Smit (Oosterlig), 17 Wimpie Maritz (Transvalia), 18 Jayden Smit (Hoërskool Kempton Park), 19 Daniel Lumbala (Elspark High), 20 Alulutho Nciza (Benoni High), 21 Bokang Mabina (Transvalia), 22 Rethabile Mtembu (Hoërskool Carel de Wet), 23 Junior Somngesi (Overvaal).
8 Transvalia | 3 EG Jansen | 2 Hoërskool Kempton Park | 2 Heidelberg Volkskool | 1 Benoni High | 1 Oosterlig | 1 Elspark High School | 1 Hoërskool Carel de Wet | 1 Overvaal | 1 Hoërskool Delmas | 1 Jeugland | 1 Sasolburg High
Western Province: 15 Nahum Koen (SACS), 14 Joshua Kerby (Rondebosch), 13 Joshua Swart (Stellenberg), 12 James Sale (SACS), 11 Cadynn Samuels (Paul Roos Gimnasium), 10 Caleb Clark (Diocesan College), 9 Jordan Forbes (SACS), 8 Luniko Marivate (Paarl Boys’ High), 7 Henré Velanetyn (Paarl Boys’ High), 6 Kirwan November (Rondebosch), 5 James Swart (Paul Roos), 4 Rocco Buchanan (Stellenberg), 3 Gideon Boonzaaier (Paarl Boys’ High), 2 Ridah Johnson (Wunberg), 1 Luca Liebenberg (SACS). Replacements: 16 Luka van der Westhuizen (Paarl Gim), 17 Thomas Meyer (Paul Roos), 18 Ziyaad Jappie (Paul Roos), 19 Corné Ferreira (Paarl Gim), 20 Peter Krige (Paarl Boys’ High), 21 Devon Booysen (Tygerberg), 22 Luca Orgill (SACS), 23 Jake Dave (SACS).
6 SACS | 4 Paarl Boys’ High | 4 Paul Roos Gymnasium | 2 Paarl Gimnasium | 2 Stellenberg | 1 Wynberg Boys’ High | 2 Rondebosch Boys’ High | 1 Diocesan College | 1 Tygerberg
Western Province XV: 15 Dante Davids (Paarl Boys’ High), 14 Daniel Meder (Paarl Boys’ High), 13 Preston Tobias (Strand), 12 Divan Meyer (Boland Landbou), 11 Liam Philander (Paarl Boys’ High), 10 Hadley Erasmus (Durbanville), 9 Oloff Bergh (Boland Landbou), 8 Joshua Philander (SACS), 7 Janu Pretorius (Rondebosch), 6 Ethan Palvi (Elsiesrivier High), 5 Werner de Bruin (Paul Roos), 4 Derrick Groenewald (Paarl Gim), 3 Deen Fortuin (SACS), 2 Stephan Grundling (Paarl Boys’ High), 1 Nico de Beer (Boland Landbou). Replacements: 16 Jean Olivier (Paarl Boys’ High), 17 JG van den Berg (Paarl Gim), 18 Uzair Blackenberg (Stellenberg), 19 Francois van den Berg (Paarl Gim), 20 James Gerber (Paul Roos), 21 Rauf Ahmed (Wynberg), 22 Raydon Williams (Durbanville), 23 Matthew Anthony (Wynberg).
5 Paarl Boys’ High | 3 Paarl Gimnasium | 3 Boland Landbou | 2 Paul Roos Gymnasium | 2 Wynberg Boys’ High | 2 Hoërskool Durbanville | 2 SACS | 1 Rondebosch Boys High | 1 Stellenberg | 1 Hoërskool Strand | 1 Elsiesrivier High
Zimbabwe: 15 Ethan Zhou, 14 Liam Britten, 13 Mudiwa Jenje, 12 Dumisani Msipa, 11 Tristan van der Merwe, 10 Miguel Mavera, 9 Gray van der Merwe, 8 Alexander Mubata, 7 Jude Rudland, 6 Bryce Honiball, 5 Matthew Zinyemba, 4 Luke Coventry, 3 Nicholas Mangwiro, 2 Eminisha Musarira, 1 Tamuka Mashatise. Replacements: 16 Calvin Sewera, 17 Cole Iamangani, 18 Twana Muhita, 19 Spencer Bean, 20 Simbarashe Zvandasara, 21 Mukudzei Chisi, 22 Victor Watama, 23 Tafara Gara.
Skilful flyhalf Oli Johns proved to be the catalyst as St Andrew’s College took control of their match against Dale College, in Qonce, on Saturday, to score a 33-21 win after they trailed 7-8 at halftime.
With nothing between the sides after the first 35 minutes, Johns set up a brilliant try by flank Luca Nigrini and then sliced through the defence for a score of his own to take the visitors out to a 26-11 lead with 20 minutes remaining.
Although Dale hit back in the final stages of the game with unconverted tries by Azola Sodlaka and Mahle Mehlomane, St Andrew’s added a fourth second-half try by wing Qhawe Madikizela to secure a hard-earned victory against perennially tough opponents.
St Andrew’s was the aggressor from the start, camping in the Dale 22 and testing the home defence to the full.
Although the Dalians stood up well to this examination, eventually the gaps showed and in the 14th minute St Andrew’s centre Aphindile Ngcuka went through a gap for a try which Johns converted.
Dale came back with a penalty by Soso Dyani and then they took the lead in the 26th minute when an attacking move by St Andrew’s ended up at the opposite end of the field after fullback Inga Mafanga snaffled an intercept and sprinted away untouched for a try.
Johns, though, was quick to put St Andrew’s ahead early in the second half. Receiving the ball near his own 22, he beat a number of defenders and then sent the ball to the left where Nigrini took the final pass to scorch his way 60 metres downfield for a thrilling try.
A little more than 10 minutes later, Johns was again in the thick of things and this time his nimble footwork saw him thread his way through the Dale defence for another converted try.
While Dale showed courage to hit back late in the game, St Andrew’s had built up enough of a cushion to maintain their winning form this season.
At City Lords, in Makhanda, there was no shortage of passion or commitment as Kingswood College and Woodridge squared off in their final match of the season.
With many players playing their final game for Woodridge, they never gave up trying but were done in by Kingswood’s clinical execution of their moves.
The home team’s outside centre, Likhona Kepe, was the standout player of the day, showing that there is no substitute for sheer speed as he waltzed over for a remarkable total of six tries.
The home side was in control from the outset and led 36-3 at the break, with Woodridge’s only points coming from a penalty by flyhalf Tim Teulon.
The visitors continued to fight hard after the break. They never let their heads drop and signed off with the final try of the match, scored by Dimitri Alexandris.
In Graaff-Reinet, Union High produced one of their best performances of the season to defeat Graeme College 19-14 after leading 5-0 at the break.
Although the visitors hit back strongly after halftime to score two tries for a 14-5 lead, Union High kept their composure and crossed the line twice more to secure a memorable upset victory.
Scorers
St Andrew’s College 33 (7) – Tries: Aphindile Ngcuka, Luca Nigrini, Oli Johns, Qhawe Madikizela, Sivitho Mjali. Conversions: Johns (4). Dale College 21 (8) – Tries: Inga Mafanga, Azola Sodlaka, Mahle Mehlomane. Penalty: Soso Dyani (2).
Union High 19 (5) – scorers not available. Graeme College 14 (0) – Tries: Masi Maboza, Asakhe Ranuga. Conversions: Ethan Bokbaard (2).
“My biggest why in coaching is, I want to play a significant role in someone’s life for the future. The ideal is not for me to go to Olympic Games, but it’s for me one day, when I’m at a mini-hockey day, and one of my ex-players sees me from a distance, where their kids are playing, and they just want to come to introduce their kids to me and tell them that this person played a massive role in their life. That is my ideal. That is my life made.” – Morné Odendaal
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The trainwreck and the perfect match. Those are the two matches they train for. All of them will watch from the sidelines while their charges try to implement training ground strategies to diffuse a hopeless situation, while only a few ever get to witness a perfect match.
Morné Odendaal was one of the lucky ones. In 2022, he watched his charges take to the field in the last match of the hockey season, the final of the Fairtree Super 12 Tournament, and pull off the perfect performance.
It wasn’t flawless. they are human, but they seized control of the contest and played like seasoned professionals. They passed crisply, got into good positions, supported each other with and without the ball, and the result told the story; Oranje beat Eunice 3-1 to claim the title. It was his 36th win in 38 attempts in first team girls’ tournaments as the head coach of Oranje.
It was the end of an era, the closing of a decade that had begun in 2013, and returned a dynastic 380 wins in 400 matches.
Oranje was so dominant that at one time they went for 1007 days without a defeat, recording an otherworldly 127-match winning streak. At the end of his tenure, Oranje had recorded more draws, 11, than their nine losses.
“The Super 12 final was a poignant moment that filled me with emotions and pride for my players,” Odendaal said.
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Morné Odendaal has always felt at home on the sidelines. That is where his hockey journey began. He used to accompany his mother, Elsie Coetzer, on her coaching missions when he was around three or four years old. His time there was divided between watching in awe as his mother helped future stars with their game and trying to perform the movements he saw with a stick and ball.
He joined the kids on the field to train with the grade ones when he was around five years old and that was followed by an introduction to mini hockey on Saturdays. Odendaal has fond memories of gleefully taking on his mates on frosty Astros in the Bloemfontein winter.
“I remember Mom coaching us from grade one to four and we were exceptionally good. We were able to move the ball around, pass the ball, and score a lot of goals and that was a lot of fun,” Odendaal recalled.
A stand-out moment from his early years was an u10 tour to KwaZulu-Natal. The fun began on the bus. The coaches and chaperones allowed them the grace to be kids, and they bonded over fun games and laughing at each other’s silliness until the drinks they were consuming came out through their noses.
“The journey was a lot of fun. We went to the beach, where we played with shaving cream. The camaraderie from that tournament was awesome and it added to the fun for me,” he recalled.
However, the most fun came on the Astro. Their team was well-drilled and swept all their matches. The icing on the cake for Odendaal was meeting former South African hockey star and now coach, Greg Nicol, the tournament’s top goal scorer at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, after one of their contests at Kingsmead.
His early years created a perfect springboard for a successful hockey career, and, by his own admission, Odendaal could have been an outstanding hockey player. He had absorbed his mother’s natural gifts as a player. Skills came easily to him, and he had a good tactical eye that allowed him to get into good positions. But he did not do justice to his potential.
“I possessed natural talent but initially lacked the dedication required. My inclination to seek shortcuts taught me valuable lessons that now inform my coaching philosophy. Today, I prioritise creating environments where players can thrive and achieve their full potential,” he explained.
However, his approach did not hinder him too much. Odendaal performed well enough to break into the Grey College first team as a young player, representing the side for three years, and also turning out for the Free State at SASHOC Inter-Provincial Tournaments at u13, u16, and u18 level.
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He had no desire to be a cookie-cutter type of coach. From the time Odendaal chose to pursue the craft, he was determined to not be another version of the coaches that came before him. He learned from them but wanted to chart his own path
“I decided from a young age, I wanted to go my own route and form my own identity in my coaching,” he said.
He gleaned a lot from the various coaches who crossed his path in his youth, in particular Braam van Wyk and Des Donald, who played a big part in his life at school and university. He also learned a lot through observation.
“A lot of international teams came to train at Kovsies, the University of the Free State, and I went to watch all their sessions. I sat there the whole day watching the Germans, the Dutch, England, and Argentina, train every single day for three weeks. I learned so much,” Odendaal explained.
He took notes on everything he watched, repurposed their ideas, and put his own spin on them to make them his own. It was a crash course in effective coaching, and he passed with flying colours. To achieve that, he did all the things he did not do as a player. He applied himself and did a lot of extra work.
The fire to walk the extra mile in the service of hockey was lit in 2010 when he observed that first-team girls’ hockey had numerous areas that needed improvement. Instead of simply talking about it and waiting for someone to take action, he decided to find a space to fill and create the change he wanted to see.
“I aimed to elevate the game and enhance team performances.
“Whether it’s at Oranje or St Anne’s, kids are kids. They’ve got the same enthusiasm. They’ve got the same will to win and want to be the best that they possibly can be.
“I am there to help them be the best person or the best version of themselves. I can only do that by helping them to add skills to their lives that they’re able to use one day when they’re older, in their work, and also in their relationships,” Odendaal explained.
A lot of the work to develop young athletes to be the best they can be revolves around discipline and structure. However, Odendaal doesn’t limit his instruction to that side of sport. He is deeply passionate about the mental side of high-performance in sports. He is a big proponent of getting sportspeople in the right mindset for them to excel.
He doesn’t limit his work in this sphere to the girls he coaches at St Anne’s or KZN Inland. He also works with athletes in other codes.
“Before I started with him, I didn’t believe in myself. I didn’t think I deserved some of the wins. Then, when he started coaching me, I started to believe and trust myself. This helped me in my performance in ASA and also Nationals. It helped me to really do my best,” Isobel Orji attested after winning SA Athletics u15 100 and 200-metre gold medals this year.
Odendaal’s charges can only be the best they can be if they embrace the concept of continuous improvement, and he drills that into them. But he doesn’t just talk about the concept, he lives it. He is forever evolving as a coach, adding new tools to his toolbox.
He has set his sights high. “My ultimate goal is to leave a lasting legacy as one of the greatest coaches to ever do it. When I’m done, it’s so important to me that I sit back and know that I played a role in making hockey in this country better,” Odendaal revealed.
Those feelings are what drove him when he started, and they still drive him now. They are the reasons why he embraces challenges.
When he is not evolving on the sidelines, he is continually growing, becoming a better husband to his wife and a better father to his two children than he was the day before.
“I am the coach I am because of my wife. She supports me immensely in my goals and dreams. Our two children are my pride and joy,” Odendaal shared.
A strong Southern Gauteng u18A Girls’ squad has been named to defend the title the province claimed in 2024.
They’ll be in action at the SASHOC National Week at St Anne’s DSG, in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, from 29 June to 5 July.
As the team heads into the final stretch of preparations, head coach Natasha le Roux believes the group is steadily building towards peak performance.
“We’re growing week by week, trying to refine the areas that still need attention,” she explained.
“There’s a good feeling in the camp, and we’ll be ready when the first whistle blows. Apart from one player who had a slight niggle, everyone has been able to stay actively involved in our preparations, and that’s all we can really ask for.”
Taking the reins as the head coach of a region known for its deep talent pool, Le Roux acknowledged that it comes with some pressure: “We’re very lucky to have excellent schools in Southern Gauteng that consistently produce great hockey players. With that comes quite a bit of expectation.
“But, if the players weren’t up for it, we wouldn’t have selected them. Yes, there is definitely pressure, but we’re not shying away from it. Pressure is, after all, a privilege.”
The squad has been juggling its preparations with the girls’ responsibilities, as many of them are still writing their exams. Despite those challenges, Le Roux said she is confident that a solid foundation has been laid.
“Like all regions, we have had to prepare while players are writing exams and playing club and school hockey. So, our prep has been limited, but I am quite happy with what we have done in the short time we have had for practice sessions and prep games,” she said.
When asked about her confidence heading into the tournament, Le Roux offered a grounded perspective: “I think anyone going into a tournament with confidence based on previous success might be in for a tough tournament. Tournament hockey can be a rollercoaster at the best of times.
“It’s important that this new team focuses on building for the next step in 2025, rather than obsessing over the final product of 2024.”
Beyond results, Southerns’ coach hopes to instil a sense of unity and purpose in her squad.
“As a team, I want each individual to fight for the player next to them. If every player can make the one beside them look good, we will be successful,” she told SuperSport Schools Plus.
“These u18 players are role models for the youngsters who dream of being in their position one day. If we can teach them to play as a team, to never give up, and to work hard for everything they want, we’ll have given them life lessons, not just hockey lessons.”
Southern Gauteng u18A Girls Team
Charlie Dalling (Kingsmead College), Khanyisa Ndamase (Kingsmead College), Kate Horton (Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge), Nicole Bailey (Northcliff High School), Tayler Billet (Roedean School), Tori Tanner-Ellis (St Stithians College), Raffael Abrahams (Steyn City School), Keovaan Jansen (Northcliff High School), Amber Fairon (Dainfern College), Zoe Opaley (Heronbrige College), Azania Peterson (St Andrew’s School for Girls), Andani Mphoentle Tshikhudo (St Andrew’s School for Girls), Nomthandazo Kelly Rens (Hoërskool Monument), Bokamoso Swazi (St Mary’s Waverley), Kristen Cikes (Brescia House), Ciara van der Walt (Hoërskool Noordheuwel).
The Orange Nation, the Soweto Basketball Academy showcased its signature orange colours at the Youth Classic Basketball Tournament on Sunday, securing both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the Cape Town tournament.
Male Competition
After going down in the final of the Soweto Uprising Basketball Tournament to Jozi Stars on Youth Day, 16 June, the Soweto Basketball Academy boys’ team bounced back to lift the Youth Classic Basketball Tournament, organised by African Grassroot Hoops, at the German International School on Sunday.
In an entertaining final, the Gauteng side defeated Bulldogs 65-54. Both teams had caught the eye throughout the tournament and headed into the title decider with unbeaten records.
In the semifinals, the Soweto Basketball Academy withstood a strong challenge from Cape Town Sharks, winning 49-44 to advance to the title game. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, overcame Eagles Basketball Club A 51-45 to reach the final.
Female Competition
For the Soweto Basketball Academy girls’ team, it was a second title within a week, following their title success in their own Soweto Basketball Uprising Tournament, and it came after they had already captured the AISJ Basketball Tournament and the u18 girls’ Old Petrians Basketball Tournament titles earlier this year.
The Soweto side claimed their place in the final with a convincing 37-10 victory over Shaq Squad in the semi-finals.
Their opponents for the title were the Montana Vikings, who survived a huge challenge from the defending champion, Hotshot Basketball Club, in their final four showdown, claiming a razor-thin 34-33 win.
There wasn’t much to separate the finalists, but the Soweto Basketball Academy held the edge and came away with a six-point 33-27 victory to lay claim to the silverware.
Results
Group Stages: Male Competition
Group A
Cape Town Sharks 49-28 Titans Basketball Club
Soweto Basketball Academy 67-22 Hout Bay Hurricanes
Group B
Lions Basketball Club 37-33 Lions Basketball Club
Eagles Basketball Club A 55-51 Hout Bay Snipers
Group C
Blouberg 47-36 Eagles Basketball Club B
Group Stages: Female Competition
Group A
Shaq Squad 45-14 Hout Bay United
Montana Vikings 34-33 Hot Shots Basketball Club
Group B
Soweto Basketball Academy 25-17 Montana Vikings
Semifinals
Male Competition
Soweto Basketball Academy 49-44 Cape Town Sharks
Bulldogs 51-45 Eagles Basketball Club
Female Competition
Semifinals
Montana Vikings 34-33 Hot Shots Basketball Club
Soweto Basketball Academy 37-10 Shaq Squad
Final
Male Competition
Soweto Basketball Academy 63-54 Bulldogs
Final
Female Competition
Soweto Basketball Academy 33-27 Montana Vikings
Westville Boys’ High School laid claim to the Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) Second Term, Coastal A-League title on Friday after defeating Hillcrest High School in a penalty shootout.
It was Westville’s first league title since 2022 after Glenwood High captured back-to-back crowns in 2023 and 2024.
In a hard-fought, tight contest, Westville and Hillcrest completed regulation play goalless.
The Griffin, though, captured a nail-biting victory from the penalty spot by four goals to three with their goalkeeper, Indi Mti stealing the show by pulling off some critical saves in the shootout.
The round robin season of the Coastal A-League was the most thrilling and captivating of the six KZNHSFA leagues, generating excitement at both ends of the standings.
When it came to the final round of matches, the top four all had a shot at making the final, with Westville facing Glenwood, the team that had beaten them in the 2024 final, and Hillcrest High up against Port Shepstone High.
After two tense stalemates, Westville finished top of the table and Hillcrest placed second, which secured the school a place in the Coastal A-League title game for the first time.
As first-timers in the final, Hillcrest High entered the match as the underdog, carrying the hope of upsetting a seasoned Westville side. Unfortunately for Hillcrest, they didn’t quite accomplish their dream. Yet their season was one for the books and one that generated huge optimism.
With the final ending goalless, it focused more attention on the Dayyan Fudu, who was unable to take his place in the title-deciding contest.
The Westville marksman finished as the leading goal scorer in the Coastal A-league, with his nine goals setting a league record and playing a massive role in Westville lifting the title.