{"id":86255,"date":"2025-11-06T19:08:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=86255"},"modified":"2025-11-06T19:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T17:08:26","slug":"georgia-leppan-a-rising-star-with-big-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=86255","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Leppan: A rising star with big dreams\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Georgia on her favourite position at Goal Defense.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the moment she first picked up a netball at age 10, Georgia Leppan<\/strong>\u2019s journey has been one marked by passion, perseverance, and promise.<\/p>\n

What had begun as a fun way to spend time with friends and burn youthful energy soon grew into a love affair with the sport, one that continues to shape her dreams and drive her forward.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I always loved the sport,\u201d she says, \u201cbut I truly fell in love with it when I experienced the cheer of spectators, the close games, and all the emotions that come with being part of a team.\u201d<\/p>\n

That feeling, the electric energy of competition and connection, became the heartbeat of Georgia\u2019s netball story.<\/p>\n

Watching the 2019 Netball World Cup <\/strong>in Liverpool truly lit a fire within her. Witnessing Bongi Msomi\u2019<\/strong>s 100th test and seeing the passion and dedication of world-class players like Karla Pretorius<\/strong>, Laura Geitz<\/strong>, and Karin Burger<\/strong> gave her a clear vision of the athlete she aspired to become.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey kept my mind racing, wondering how they got those intercepts \u2014 and how I could achieve the same,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Over the years, Georgia has proven her versatility on court, seamlessly switching between Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Attack (GA) \u2014 a rare combination that speaks to her adaptability and game intelligence.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love that my coaches trust me to play in either position,\u201d she says. \u201cThat trust gives me confidence. If I have to be totally honest, though, I absolutely love playing Goal Defence; the intercepts and deflections make all the hard work worthwhile. Hearing the crowd cheer for a big defensive moment is one of the best feelings in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"One of her most unforgettable moments came this year when she represented Randpark High<\/strong>\u2019s first team in a nail-biting clash against Garsfontein<\/strong>. The game went into extra time, and Randpark clinched victory by just one goal, earning their place at the SA Schools Nationals<\/strong> for the very first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was magical,\u201d Georgia recalls. \u201cTo be part of that history and to share it with my teammates was heartwarming and surreal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Georgia representing Johannesburg at the Spar national champs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking ahead, Georgia\u2019s ambitions are sky-high. In the next five years, she envisions herself in Australia <\/strong>or England<\/strong>, training with, or even playing for, one of the elite clubs abroad.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re performing at such high levels, and that\u2019s something I want to be part of,\u201d she says with quiet determination.<\/p>\n

For younger players dreaming of following in her footsteps, Georgia\u2019s message is one of resilience and belief:<\/p>\n

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\u201cStay committed through the hard times; those moments will shape who you become. Always look to improve and perfect your skill. Leave the bib in a better position than when you found it. The pain you feel now will be nothing compared to the joy and success waiting for you. And remember, you\u2019re part of a team, so you\u2019re never going through anything alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With her unwavering passion, humble confidence, and hunger to grow, Georgia Leppan is destined to become one of South Africa\u2019s most exciting young talents, a name to remember for the future of netball.<\/p>\n

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Team Johannesburg celebrating a clutch final victory, where Georgia played a big role.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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