{"id":82157,"date":"2025-09-02T09:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=82157"},"modified":"2025-09-02T09:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:26:23","slug":"durban-girls-college-are-kzn-top-10-water-polo-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=82157","title":{"rendered":"Durban Girls’ College are KZN Top 10 water polo champions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Durban Girls’ College excelled in their home pool and convincingly powered their way to the KZN Top 10 title. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the opening game of the KZN Top 10 Girls’ Water Polo Tournament<\/strong>, on Friday, at Durban Girls’ College (DGC)<\/strong>, it was crystal clear, the team to beat was the host, DGC. Even their second stringers, DGC 2, were clearly one of the better sides in action.<\/p>\n

St Anne’s Diocesan College<\/strong> wasn’t in action on Friday, but they soon made their case as the leading challengers to DGC when they took to the water on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The hosts cruised through their group assignments, with a 7-1 win over Thomas More College<\/strong> being their closest victory.\u00a0St Anne’s<\/strong>, meanwhile, never allowed a team to get closer than seven points to them, and they dominated DGC 2, winning 13-3.<\/span><\/p>\n

DGC 2, however, finished second in the group, thanks to a tight 7-6 win over Reddam House Umhlanga<\/strong> on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

They went on to face Thomas More College in the third and fourth place playoff, with DGC 2 triumphing 5-1.<\/p>\n

In the title game, DGC took charge and dictated play, powering their way to a 10-4 victory over St Anne’s.<\/p>\n

Commenting on his team’s success, DGC coach Peter Lavett told SuperSport Schools Plus<\/strong><\/a>: “It was great to start off with a tournament win. I’m very proud of the girls. We have prepared well, and we managed to play according to our game plan <\/span><\/p>\n

“We wanted to start this part of the year with a solid tournament, getting basics right and making sure all players know their role in the team. We have big goals for this part of the season, and we achieved the first goal by winning the KZN Top 10.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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St Anne’s dominated their group games, but they were well beaten in the KZN Top 10 final by DGC. Photo: Brad Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Levett said he was pleased with his players’ ability to win in more than one way. He explained: “We were able to practice moves and different tactics through the pool stage and I am very proud of the girls that we kept our composure and focus through games where we won by more than 15 goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span>\u2060<\/span>Hannah Weinert, in goal, had a great tournament,” he added. “But the real standouts were the m<\/span>atrics<\/span> who have a tough exam period but still performed at a top level.”<\/span><\/p>\n

A challenging list of top tournaments lies ahead for DGC, including the DGC u16 tournament this week. Then, the first team will compete in the Reddam House Constantia<\/strong> and St Anne’s tournaments.<\/p>\n

“The goal is to play for medals at all three events,” Lavett said.<\/p>\n

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

Friday, 29 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Westville Girls’ High 0-22 DGC
\n<\/span>Thomas More College 7-4 St Mary’s DSG
\n<\/span>Maris Stella 8-10 <\/span>Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga
\n<\/span>St John’s 0-20 Danville
\n<\/span>DGC 2 7-6 <\/span>Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga
\n<\/span>St Mary’s DSG 11-3 Westville Girls’ High
\n<\/span>Danville (5) 4-4 (7) Thomas More College
\n<\/span>Maris Stella 9-2 Our Lady of Fatima<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, 30 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

DGC 2 10-5 Maris Stella
\n<\/span>Curro<\/span> Hillcrest 3-5 Our Lady of Fatima
\n<\/span>DGC 15-0 St Mary’s DSG
\n<\/span>Thomas More College 18-0 St John’s
\n<\/span>Westville Girls’ High 2-6 Danville
\n<\/span>Our Lady of Fatima 3-20 St Anne’s
\n<\/span>Curro<\/span> Hillcrest 2-13 DGC 2
\n<\/span>St John’s 0-22 DGC
\n<\/span>Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga 3-10 St Anne’s
\n<\/span>DGC 2 15-0 Our Lady of Fatima
\n<\/span>Danville 0-13 DGC
\n<\/span>St Mary’s DSG 16-0 St John’s
\n<\/span>St Anne’s 15-5 <\/span>Curro<\/span> Hillcrest
\n<\/span>Westville Girls’ High 1-13 Thomas More College
\n<\/span>Danville 4-5 St Mary’s DSG
\n<\/span>Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga 9-4 <\/span>Curro<\/span> Hillcrest
\n<\/span>St Anne’s 14-2 Maris Stella
\n<\/span>DGC 7-1 Thomas More College
\n<\/span>Our Lady of Fatima 3-12 <\/span>Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga
\n<\/span>St Anne’s 13-3 DGC 2
\n<\/span>Curro<\/span> Hillcrest 1-8 Maris Stella
\n<\/span>St John’s 2-10 Westville Girls’ High<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, 31 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cup semi-finals<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thomas More College 3-8 St Anne’s
\nDGC 13-3 DGC 2<\/span><\/p>\n

11th\/12th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St John’s 1-8 Curro<\/span> Hillcrest<\/span><\/p>\n

9th\/10th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Westville Girls’ High 3-1 Our Lady of Fatima<\/p>\n

7th\/8th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Danville 6-3 Maris Stella<\/p>\n

5th\/6th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St Mary’s DSG 4-8 Reddam<\/span> House Umhlanga<\/span><\/p>\n

3rd\/4th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas More College 1-5 DGC 2<\/p>\n

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

St Anne’s 4-10 DGC<\/span><\/p>\n

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