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Michaelhouse is one of the four semifinalists at the Vides Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Shani Lombard<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The defending champion of the Vides Water Polo Tournament<\/strong>, St David\u2019s Marist Inanda<\/strong>, kept their hopes of a title defence alive on Friday by booking a place in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

The side from Johannesburg impressed during a drama-filled day at Selborne College<\/strong>‘s main pool and at the Clarendon Aquatic Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After opening their campaign with a comfortable 9-3 win over Paarl Boys’ High <\/a><\/strong>on Thursday, coach Dean Whyte<\/strong>‘s team went on to beat Glenwood House<\/strong> and Grey High<\/strong> to finish atop Pool C.<\/p>\n

In the last eight, they met a tough opponent, facing St Andrew’s College<\/strong> (SAC)<\/strong>, in a repeat of last year’s final.<\/p>\n

St David’s was forced to dig deep for their win. Eventually, though, they held out for an 8-6 victory, moving on to the final four.<\/p>\n

While the 2025 champs progressed, Paul Roos Gimnasium<\/strong> (PRG) and Michaelhouse<\/strong> continued their dominance.<\/p>\n

PRG had finished in first place in Pool B after beating Selborne 11-8 in their key group stage clash, so they were confident heading into the playoffs.<\/p>\n