{"id":54796,"date":"2024-08-11T11:22:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T09:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=54796"},"modified":"2024-08-11T11:22:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T09:22:14","slug":"westville-fends-off-dhs-in-high-school-sevens-series-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=54796","title":{"rendered":"Westville fends off DHS in High School Sevens Series opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The High School Sevens Series, proudly sponsored by Toyota<\/strong>, kicked off at Glenwood High School<\/strong> on Saturday, with 16 u17 teams and 12 u15 teams in action on a clear, warm Durban day, with a cooling breeze – ideal conditions for the demands of sevens.<\/p>\n

It was the first of 12 events, which will take place around the country, before the Champions Tournament<\/strong> brings together the best of the best at Grey College<\/strong> in Bloemfontein on 21 and 22 September.<\/p>\n

Heading into the tournament, Westville Boys’ High<\/strong> had staked their claim to being the best in KwaZulu-Natal in 2024, winning the Clifton Sevens<\/strong> and, last weekend, the Saints Sevens<\/strong> at St Charles College<\/strong>. The challenge that awaited the Griffin<\/strong> on Saturday was a whole lot tougher, however, because a number of schools – Glenwood, Maritzburg College, Northwood and Durban High School (DHS) <\/strong>– hadn’t yet made an appearance this season. All four made their presence felt.<\/p>\n

\"Westville,
Westville, the winners of the Cup, were pushed all the way by Glenwood in their semi-final showdown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2023, Westville won the Saints Sevens but were beaten 21-19 by DHS in the final of the Glenwood Sevens<\/strong> the following weekend.\u00a0 Again, this year, Westville won the Saints Sevens and, once more, they faced DHS in the final of the Glenwood Sevens.<\/p>\n

This time, though, Westville fought their way into a 12-0 lead at halftime. After the break, DHS upped the intensity and were soon rewarded with a try. The Griffin, however, held on for a narrow 12-7 victory to make it a third Sevens tournament win on the trot.<\/p>\n

In two weeks’ time, DHS hosts another round of the High School Sevens Series, presented by Toyota, and it will be even bigger, taking place over two days, on 23 and 24 August. There’s time for Saturday’s newcomers to further sharpen their skills ahead of the event.<\/p>\n

Speaking of newcomers, Vryheid Landbou<\/strong> made their presence known, demonstrating strong character after being blown out 76-7 in their opening game against DHS. Undeterred, they pushed St Charles hard, going down 12-26 – and Saints lost only 5-12 against DHS – and then gave Michaelhouse 2 a hard time, with the Balgowan Boys eventually claiming a 31-22 victory.<\/p>\n

\"After
After a tough opener, Vryheid Landbou gave a good account of themselves and captured the Shield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, in the Shield semi-finals, Vryheid Landbou beat Pinetown Boys’ High<\/strong> 21-7. That gave them a shot at the Shield title, and they grabbed it with both hands, downing Kearsney 2<\/strong> 19-10.<\/p>\n

The hosts, Glenwood, impressed in their first outing of the season, smashing their opposition in Pool A, scoring 154 points in three matches without conceding a single point. Then, they gave Westville all they could handle in the Cup semi-finals, going down 7-12. It showed, despite a tough season in the 15-man game, there is some exciting talent coming through the Green Machine<\/strong>‘s ranks for next season.<\/p>\n

Michaelhouse<\/strong>, one of the better teams in the first two tournaments, reached the final four, but they were stopped by DHS. Northwood, in their first appearance of the season, were clearly one of the better outfits, and Maritzburg College, too. established themselves as an upper tier side.<\/p>\n

Glenwood’s depth was on show in the u15 competition. They won their pool, edging out Hilton College 15-14 in the key clash, and then won their way through to the final. Northwood, though, were consistently strong and they claimed the Cup with a tough 19-12 victory.<\/p>\n

U17 RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pool A<\/strong>
\nGlenwood 43-0 Clifton
\nKearsney 43-0 Hilton 2
\nGlenwood 68-0 Hilton 2
\nKearsney 43-5 Clifton
\nGlenwood 43-0 Kearsney
\nClifton 34-0 Hilton College 2<\/p>\n

Pool B<\/strong>
\nNorthwood 37-0 Hilton
\nWestville 55-0 Kearsney 2
\nNorthwood 47-0 Kearsney 2
\nWestville 50-7 Hilton
\nHilton 47-0 Kearsney 2
\nNorthwood 12-21 Westville<\/p>\n

\"Jade-Wiill
Jade-Will Koopman is hoisted onto the shoulders of Westville’s supporters after the Griffin clinched the Glenwood Sevens Cup title.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pool C<\/strong>
\nDHS 76-7 Vryheid Landbou
\nSt Charles 40-14 Michaelhouse 2
\nDHS 53-0 Michaelhouse 2
\nSt Charles 26-12 Vryheid Landbou
\nVryheid Landbou 22-31 Michaelhouse 2
\nDHS 12-5 St Charles<\/p>\n

Pool D<\/strong>
\nMaritzburg College 47-0 Pinetown Boys’ High
\nMichaelhouse 28-7 Northwood 2
\nMaritzburg College 29-5 Northwood 2
\nMichaelhouse 43-0 Pinetown Boys’ High
\nPinetown Boys’ High 5-31 Northwood 2
\nMaritzburg College 5-7 Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Shield Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hilton College 2 7-32 Kearsney College 2
\nVryheid Landbou 21-7 Pinetown Boys’ High<\/p>\n

Bowl Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clifton 14-26 Hilton
\nMichaelhouse 2 24-6 Northwood 2<\/p>\n

Plate Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kearsney 17-14 Northwood
\nSt Charles 14-17 Maritzburg College<\/p>\n

Cup Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glenwood 7-12 Westville
\nDHS 17-0 Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Shield Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kearsney 2 10-19 Vryheid Landbou<\/p>\n

Bowl Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hilton 12-15 Michaelhouse 2<\/p>\n

Plate Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kearsney 12-19 Maritzburg College<\/p>\n

Cup Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Westville 12-7<\/p>\n

U15 RESULTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pool A<\/strong>
\nWestville 38-0 Esikhawini
\nMaritzburg College 24-7 Esikhawini
\nMaritzburg College 12-12 Westville<\/p>\n

\"The
The High School Series Sevens at Glenwood was an opportunity for Esikhawini, from near Richards Bay, to mix it up with schools that they don’t often have a chance to play, and they enoyed the experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pool B<\/strong>
\nHilton 35-0 Clifton
\nGlenwood 56-0 Clifton
\nGlenwood 15-14 Hilton<\/p>\n

Pool C<\/strong>
\nKearsney 24-0 Hilton 2
\nNorthwood 48-7 Hilton 2
\nNorthwood 26-5 Kearsney<\/p>\n

Pool D<\/strong>
\nMichaelhouse 10-19 St Charles
\nDHS 41-0 St Charles
\nDHS 24-26 Michaelhouse<\/p>\n

Cup Quarterfinals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Westville 5 -7 Hilton
\nGlenwood 14-7 Maritzburg College
\nNorthwood 29-0 Michaelhouse
\nDHS 18-14 Kearsney<\/p>\n

Bowl Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esikhawini 26-5 Clifton
\nHilton 2 20-26 St Charles<\/p>\n

Plate Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Westville 26-28 Maritzburg College
\nMichaelhouse 5-24 Kearsney<\/p>\n

Cup Semi-finals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hilton 10-19 Glenwood
\nNorthwood 17-5 DHS<\/p>\n

\"Glenwood's
Glenwood’s teams made the Cup semi-finals in both the u15 and u17 competitions, with the u15 side finishing as runners-up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shield Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clifton 0-44 Hilton 2<\/p>\n

Bowl Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esikhawini 5-42 St Charles<\/p>\n

Plate Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maritzburg College 14-24 Kearsney<\/p>\n

Cup Final<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glenwood 12-19 Northwood<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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