{"id":66723,"date":"2025-03-10T08:55:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=66723"},"modified":"2025-03-10T08:55:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:55:28","slug":"reddam-and-herschel-cause-shockwaves-bloemhof-wins-big","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=66723","title":{"rendered":"Reddam and Herschel cause shockwaves, Bloemhof wins big"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Reddam
Reddam House Constantia kicked off their 2025 season in style at the Spar Hockey Festival. Photo: Khulani Media<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reddam House Constantia<\/strong> and Herschel Girls School<\/strong> made their presence felt by producing impressive and gutsy performances at the Spar Hockey Festival<\/a> <\/strong>in Cape Town on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Playing at the Stellenberg High School<\/strong> AstroTurf, both sides punched above their weight and gave their supporters reason for optimism in 2025.<\/p>\n

Reddam played four matches, won three, and suffered just one loss.\u00a0Led by coach Chris Hibbert<\/strong>, they beat powerhouses Springfield Convent School<\/strong>, DF Malan<\/strong>, and Somerset College<\/strong>.\u00a0Their lone defeat was a 0-3 setback against Herschel.<\/p>\n

Speaking after the festival, coach Hibbert said he was pleased with how his team conducted itself.<\/p>\n

“We had a good day out. It was our first time taking part in the Spar Hockey Festival,” he told SuperSport Schools Plus<\/a><\/strong>. “We went in not knowing what to expect because it\u2019s a short format, and that was difficult for the girls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were a bit nervous as to how we’d play, but after our first win, the girls upped the ante. It was a good learning experience for us.”<\/p>\n

Hibbert and his team head to the Cape Co-Ed Festival<\/strong>, which also takes place in Cape Town, next week as the hockey season rapidly gains momentum.<\/p>\n

Herschel also ran out onto the turf four times, and registered ticks in the winning column thrice, losing only against HMS Bloemhof<\/strong>. They scored an impressive seven goals and conceded two.<\/p>\n

They were sharp on attack and showed top-class composure in their wins over Reddam, Stellenberg, and Somerset College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Herschel
Herschel captain Hannah Henderson was pleased with her team’s performance at the Spar Hockey Festival. Photo: Khulani Media<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Captain Hannah Henderson<\/strong> said the team was happy with its performance and is looking forward to the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

“The Spar Festival has always been an incredible tournament and a great preparation to start the season,” Henderson told SuperSport Schools Plus.<\/p>\n

“It is a well-organised tournament and it is so awesome to be able to get tested. We know what to improve on for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

“I’m excited to be a part of this year’s Herschel\u2019s first team. We have a young and dynamic team, and I look so forward to what the season holds.”<\/p>\n

While Reddam and Herschel impressed, HMS Bloemhof, from Stellenbosch, was also on top of their game and ended the day unbeaten.<\/p>\n

They dominated their opponents at the same event in 2024<\/a><\/strong>, and they returned with a bang.<\/p>\n

Coach Jenny King<\/strong>‘s side was dangerous in front of goal and resolute at the back. They scored six and conceded only one goal in wins over\u00a0Herschel, Stellenberg, Springfield, and DF Malan.<\/p>\n

After that strong showing, they’ll be feeling confident ahead of the Springfield Pre-Season Festival<\/strong>, which takes\u00a0place on 14-15 March.<\/p>\n

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

@Stellenberg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reddam House Constantia 1-0 Springfield
\nHerschel 2-0 Stellenberg
\nReddam House Constantia 3-0 DF Malan
\nSpringfield 2-0 Somerset College
\nHMS Bloemhof 2-1 Stellenberg
\nHerschel 3-0 Reddam House Constantia
\nDF Malan 0-0 Somerset College
\nHMS Bloemhof 1-0 Herschel
\nStellenberg 1-0 Springfield
\nReddam House Constantia 1-0 Somerset College
\nStellenberg 3-1 DF Malan
\nHMS Bloemhof 2-0 Springfield
\nHerschel 2-1 Somerset College
\nHMS Bloemhof 1-0 DF Malan<\/p>\n

@DF Malan<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Cyprian’s 1-0 Parel Vallei
\nPaarl Girls 1-0 Wynberg
\nFairmont 1-0 Bellville
\nParel Vallei 0-0 Durbanville
\nSt Cyprian’s 2-0 Paarl Girls
\nFairmont 1-0 Wynberg
\nDurbanville 3-1 Bellville
\nSt Cyprian’s 1-1 Fairmont
\nWynberg 0-0 Parel Vallei
\nPaarl Girls 1-0 Durbanville
\nSt Cyprian’s 3-0 Bellville
\nPaarl Girls 3-1 Parel Vallei
\nDurbnville 0-0 Fairmont
\nWynberg 1-1 Bellville<\/p>\n

@Durbanville High School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Langenhoven 3-2 El Shaddai
\nRobertson 1-0 Fish Hoek
\nBredasdorp 6-0 President
\nFish Hoek 2-0 Langenhoven
\nRobertson 2-0 Bredasdorp
\nEl Shaddai 10-0 President
\nRobertson 2-0 Langenhoven
\nEL Shaddai 4-1 Bredasdorp
\nFish Hoek 15-0 President
\nEl Shaddai 1-1 Robertson
\nLangenhoven 10-0 President
\nFish Hoek 1-0 Bredasdorp
\nStellenbosch 2-0 Milnerton
\nHugenote 1-0 Melkbosstrand
\nStrand 1-0 Tygerberg
\nStellenbosch 2-0 Melkbosstrand
\nHugenote 0-0 Strand
\nMilnerton 0-0 Tygerberg
\nStellenbosch 1-0 Hugenote
\nStrand 3-0 Milnterton
\nMelkbosstrand 0-0 Tygerberg
\nMilnerton 2-1 Hugenote
\nStrand 0-0 Melkbosstrand
\nStellenbosch 1-0 Tygerberg<\/p>\n

@Bellville High<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worcester Gimnasium 2-2 Settlers
\nCurro Durbanville 1-0 Charlie Hofmeyr
\nHermanus 1-0 La Rochelle
\nHTS Drostdy 1-1 Swartland
\nWorcester Gimnasium 1-1 Charlie Hofmeyr
\nCurro Durbanville 1-0 Hermanus
\nLa Rochelle 4-1 Swartland
\nSettlers 2-1 HTS Drostdy
\nWorcester Gimnasium 2-0 Hermanus
\nCurro Durbanville 1-1 Swartland
\nSettlers 2-1 La Rochelle
\nHTS Drostdy 1-1 Charlie Hofmeyr
\nWorcester Gimnasium 3-0 Swartland
\nSettlers 2-1 Curro Durbanville
\nCharlie Hofmeyr 1-0 La Rochelle
\nHTS Drostdy 0-0 Hermanus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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