{"id":81463,"date":"2025-08-26T17:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=81463"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:42:02","slug":"football-fever-st-charles-northwood-jeppe-selborne-college-lead-the-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=81463","title":{"rendered":"Football fever: St Charles, Northwood, Jeppe, Selborne College lead the charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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St Charles College edged out Maritzburg College on Harwin Field on Saturday. Photo: St Charles College on Facebook.<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The third term’s football season is heating up, with some teams having made big leaps forward from the form they displayed in the second term.<\/p>\n

Big credit to Northwood School<\/strong>. They’re a team that has turned their season around in impressive style.<\/p>\n

During the second term’s Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA), Coastal A-League<\/strong>, the Knights<\/strong><\/em> endured one of their most challenging campaigns in recent years and came close to being relegated to the Coastal B-League. However, they avoided the slide by defeating Pinetown Boys’ High<\/strong> 3-0 in their final round-robin match.<\/p>\n

Since the start of the third term, Northwood has come out with renewed determination and that fresh hunger has lifted them to many wins. Recently, they finished as the runner-up in the Primo Big 10<\/strong><\/a>, at Hilton College. Then, last week, they qualified for the quarterfinals of the Mancosa KZNHSFA Cowie Cup<\/strong> following a 4-0 victory over St Nicholas Diocesan School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Northwood continued their positive momentum by securing a narrow 2-1 home victory over the KZNHSFA Coastal A-League champions, Westville Boys’ High<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t a good week for Westville, with the Griffin <\/strong><\/em>also exiting the Cowie Cup at the hands of Pietermaritzburg’s Alexandra High School<\/strong>, who scored a 2-1 win.<\/p>\n

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The Northwood XI Football Team has transformed their season in an unforgettable manner following a sluggish and disappointing start to their campaign. Photo: Northwood on Facebook.<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In another surprising turn of events in the Cowie Cup, Brettonwood<\/strong> surprised Glenwood High<\/strong>, who have been inconsistent this season after two outstanding seasons, which included winning the Coastal A-League in successive years, and the Primo Big 10 last year<\/strong><\/a>. After their clash had ended 1-1, Brettonwood triumphed 4-3 in a penalty shootout.<\/p>\n

In a Pietermaritzburg derby, St Charles College<\/strong> secured a 1-0 home victory over Maritzburg College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The<\/strong><\/em> Red, Black<\/strong><\/em>, and White<\/strong><\/em> team dominated the opening 15 minutes of the game but struggled to penetrate the hard-working Saints<\/strong><\/em>‘ midfield.<\/p>\n

Once St Charles began to gain the upper hand in the middle of the park, their confidence grew, with Connor Green<\/strong> and captain Shaun Sithole<\/strong> leading the way.<\/p>\n

It was goalless at halftime, but Saints raised their intensity after the break and found space down the flanks.<\/p>\n

They scored, though, from a free kick, with dead-ball expert Covhan Baatjies<\/strong> laying on an inviting ball to the near post for Gubhuza Mlambo<\/strong>, who dived at full stretch to head it into the back of the net, leaving Maritzburg College’s goalkeeper and captain, CJ Sukraj <\/strong>with no chance of pulling off a save.<\/p>\n

St Charles had a chance to extend their lead when Mlambo successfully evaded the offside trap, but Sukraj executed a fine save.<\/p>\n

Carter High<\/strong> added another win to their record on Saturday, handing Kloof High School<\/strong> a 2-0 defeat.<\/p>\n

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Selborne College enjoyed a successful week in the East London High Schools Football League, earning four points from two outings. Photo: Selborne College on Facebook.<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the East London High Schools Football League<\/strong>, the reigning champions, Stutterheim High<\/strong>, and Selborne College<\/strong> are engaged in a tight tussle for the title. Currently, Selborne tops the standings, on 34 points, with Stutterheim only one point adrift, on 33.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Stutterheim claimed a 2-1 win over Cathcart High<\/strong>, while Selborne downed West Bank High<\/strong> 3-1 on Thursday. On the same day, Merrifield College<\/strong> picked up a 2-0 win over George Randell High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On Friday, Selborne returned to the pitch but were held to a 1-1 draw by Hudson Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dale College<\/strong> wasn’t involved in any league matches, but they met their arch-rivals, Queen’s College<\/strong>, in a derby clash in Komani. They shared the spoils, with the clash ending 2-2.<\/p>\n

In Gauteng, Jeppe High School for Boys<\/strong> continued to build on a strong season with a 4-1 win over Parktown Boys’ High<\/strong> on Saturday. King Edward VII School (KES)<\/strong> also delivered a good performance, edging out Pretoria Boys High <\/strong>1-0.<\/p>\n

In the Western Cape, in an entertaining clash, Wynberg Boys’ High<\/strong> picked up a 4-2 victory over Rondebosch Boys’ High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

Mancosa KZNHSFA Cowie Cup: Last 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northwood 4-0 St Nicholas
\nAlexandra High 2-1 Westville Boys’ High
\nBrettonwood (4) 1-1 (3) Glenwood<\/p>\n

B Block BWFLA High Schools League\/East London High Schools League<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stutterheim High 2-1 Cathcart<\/p>\n

Thursday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selborne College 3-1 West Bank
\nMerrifield College 2-0 George Randell High<\/p>\n

Friday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Selborne College 1-1 Hudson Park<\/p>\n

Queen’s vs Dale Derby<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dale College 2-2 Queen’s College<\/p>\n

KwaZulu-Natal\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

St Charles College 1-0 Maritzburg College
\nNorthwood 2-1 Westville Boys’ High
\nCarter High 2-0 Kloof High<\/p>\n

Gauteng\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

KES 1-0 Pretoria Boys High School
\nJeppe 4-1 Parktown<\/p>\n

Western Cape\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wynberg Boys’ High 4-2 Rondebosch Boys’ High<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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