{"id":83637,"date":"2025-09-24T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T17:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=83637"},"modified":"2025-09-24T19:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T17:39:19","slug":"hosts-off-to-hot-start-at-clifton-water-polo-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=83637","title":{"rendered":"Hosts off to hot start at Clifton Water Polo Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Clifton College <\/strong>was on fire in the opening game of the Clifton Water Polo Tournament<\/strong> on Wednesday, roaring their way to a one-sided 21-4 victory over Maritzburg College <\/strong>at the Clifton Aquatic Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to the event, Clifton’s coach Pierre le Roux<\/strong> had expressed confidence and belief in his young team<\/strong><\/a>, and their performance amplified his message.<\/p>\n

While they might lack the experience of some of the other teams, the hosts demonstrated their determination to make a title run in home waters.<\/p>\n

Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In Wednesday’s other Pool A clash, Selborne College<\/strong> and Reddam House Constantia<\/strong> delivered a fascinating contest. The Cape Town school dominated the early going, opening up a healthy 5-1 lead, but Selborne slowly started to claw their way back into the game.<\/p>\n

The gap was down to three goals, when Reddam led 9-6, but Selborne, then, seized control of the match to come away with a gritty 10-9 victory.<\/p>\n

Kearsney<\/strong> and Northwood<\/strong> opened the action in Pool B, producing a fascinating rollercoaster ride of fluctuating fortunes. The first quarter was relatively quiet, with the Knights<\/strong><\/em> shading it 2-1, but, from there, the tempo ramped up.<\/p>\n

Kearsney levelled at 4-4 but, right on the stroke of halftime, John Watkins<\/strong> struck to give Northwood a one-goal lead.<\/p>\n

Coach Nick Rodda<\/strong>‘s Kearsney side, however, drew even and then opened up a 9-7 lead. Northwood was far from done and soon made it 9-9.<\/p>\n