{"id":70059,"date":"2025-04-17T19:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T17:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=70059"},"modified":"2025-04-17T19:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T17:15:05","slug":"top-teams-in-action-at-kes-hockey-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=70059","title":{"rendered":"Top teams in action at KES Hockey Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Northwood has made a strong start to their season and they’ll be one of the teams to keep an eye on at the KES Hockey Festival. Photo: Northwood School on Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the most anticipated events on the school sports calendar returns this week when King Edward VII School (KES<\/em>)<\/strong> hosts its annual Easter Hockey and Rugby Festival<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Known for its rich sporting tradition and fiercely competitive atmosphere, the hockey festival, which runs from 17 to 21 April, excluding Good Friday, will bring together some of the country’s finest hockey talent.<\/p>\n

The event, which has played host to a long list of future provincial and national stars, will be contested on the Weinberg Astro<\/strong>, at KES, and on the St John’s College Astro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Red Sticks<\/strong><\/em> have made a strong start to the season and they’ll lean on their home-ground advantage, bolstered by a passionate home crowd, to continue their good form. Their Nomads Festival<\/strong> results included draws with Maritzburg College<\/strong> and Grey College<\/strong> and a comfortable 5-1 win over Selborne College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

King Edward VII’s traditional rivals, Jeppe High School for Boys<\/strong>, will be one of the teams to keep an eye on. They were undefeated at the Nomads Festival. Their results included a 4-2 win over Selborne and a tight 1-0 defeat of Maritzburg College, who are both part of the KES Festival.<\/p>\n

Parktown Boys’ High<\/strong>, recently beaten 4-1 by Jeppe, will also represent Johannesburg’s interests.<\/p>\n

Northwood<\/strong> is another side that has made a good start to their 2025 campaign. They were in action at the Founders Festival<\/strong>, where they won three and drew two.<\/p>\n

After Thursday’s five games, there will be a pause in the action on Good Friday, with matches continuing on Saturday and Sunday before concluding on Monday.<\/p>\n

KES Headmaster, David Lovatt<\/strong>, in a welcoming message to the participating teams, said: “This festival has grown over the past two decades into a hallmark of excellence, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

“What began as a celebration of schoolboy sport has evolved into a much-anticipated gathering of passionate players, committed coaches, proud parents, and loyal supporters from across the country\u2014and indeed, across generations.<\/p>\n

“It is a time when friendships are forged, rivalries are respectfully contested, and the values of integrity, discipline, and teamwork are brought to life on our fields and Astro.”<\/p>\n

FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, 17 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

King Edward VII Weinberg Astro\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

13:00<\/strong> – Jeppe vs Eldoraigne
\n14:20<\/strong> – Parktown vs St Charles
\n15:40<\/strong>\u00a0– Maritzburg College vs Helpmekaar
\n16:50<\/strong> – KES vs Glenwood
\n18:10<\/strong> – Waterkloof vs Northwood<\/p>\n

Saturday, 19 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

King Edward VII Weinberg Astro\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30 –<\/strong> Jeppe vs Kearsney
\n08:50 –<\/strong> KES vs St Charles
\n10:10 –<\/strong> Glenwood vs Helpmekaar
\n11:30 –<\/strong> Eldoraigne vs Parktown
\n12:50 –<\/strong> Maritzburg College vs Selborne
\n14:10 –<\/strong> St Charles vs Queen’s College
\n15:30 –<\/strong> Pearson vs Glenwood
\n16:50 –<\/strong> KES vs Kearsney
\n18:10 –<\/strong> Selborne vs Northwood<\/p>\n

St John’s College Astro<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30 –<\/strong> Maritzburg College vs Queen’s College
\n08:50 –<\/strong> Waterkloof vs Pearson
\n14:10 –<\/strong> Jeppe vs Waterkloof<\/p>\n

Sunday, 20 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

King Edward VII Weinberg Astro\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30 – <\/strong>Glenwood vs Eldoraigne
\n8:50 –<\/strong> Selborne vs Parktown
\n10:10 –<\/strong> Waterkloof vs Queen’s College
\n11:30 –<\/strong> Jeppe vs St Charles
\n12:50 –<\/strong> Northwood\u00a0 vs Helpmekaar
\n14:10 –<\/strong> Maritzburg College vs Parktown
\n15:30 –<\/strong> KES vs Queen’s College
\n16:50 –<\/strong> Pearson vs Helpmekaar
\n18:10 –<\/strong> Selborne vs Kearsney<\/p>\n

St John’s College Astro\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30 –<\/strong> Maritzburg College vs Queen’s College
\n08:50 –<\/strong>\u00a0Ho\u00ebrskool Waterkloof vs Pearson High School
\n15:30 –<\/strong>\u00a0Jeppe High School For Boys vs Ho\u00ebrskool Waterkloof<\/p>\n

Monday, 21 April<\/strong><\/p>\n

King Edward VII Weinberg Astro<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:30 –<\/strong> Jeppe vs Queen’s College
\n08:50 –<\/strong>\u00a0Selborne College vs Glenwood
\n10:10 –<\/strong> Pearson vs Kearsney
\n11:30 –<\/strong>\u00a0Maritzburg College vs Eldoraigne
\n12:50 –<\/strong>\u00a0KES vs Northwood
\n14:10 –<\/strong>\u00a0St Charles vs Waterkloof
\n15:30 –<\/strong> Helpmekaar vs Parktown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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