{"id":90626,"date":"2026-02-17T13:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=90626"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T11:28:11","slug":"northwood-bounces-back-grey-high-claims-championship-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=90626","title":{"rendered":"Northwood bounces back, Grey High claims Championship glory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Northwood secured a victory at home against Westville Boys’ High after suffering a defeat at their home court against DHS last weekend. Photo: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After another successful weekend of basketball, some of South Africa’s top teams are primed for the St John’s College Basketball Tournament<\/strong> and the Jenny Orchard Invitational Basketball Tournament,<\/strong> at Maritzburg College<\/strong>, which await this coming weekend.<\/p>\n

Northwood<\/strong>, Michaelhouse<\/strong>, and Grey High<\/strong> all celebrated hard-fought victories.<\/p>\n

In KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Michaelhouse<\/strong> continues its successful streak. Following a win over St Charles College<\/strong> last weekend, they were met by a lively and enthusiastic crowd at the Skewiya SportZone <\/strong>on Saturday, where they took on Kearsney College<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In a highly competitive match, which went to overtime, ‘House<\/strong><\/em> snatched a 66-65 victory.<\/p>\n

The visitors established early dominance, putting Kearsney under pressure with robust defence and effective ball movement, which left the home side struggling to find its rhythm.<\/p>\n

Michaelhouse forced six turnovers in the opening stanza and opened up a seven-point lead by the end of the quarter, leading 12-5 as Kearsney shot only 20 percent.<\/p>\n

Momentum shifted in the second quarter as Kearsney responded with determination and vigour. They upped their shooting percentage to 62.5, and that showed on the score sheet, with the home team outpacing Michaelhouse 25-14 in the quarter. At halftime, Kearsney led 30-26.<\/p>\n

\"\"Michaelhouse took charge once more in the third quarter, outscoring Kearsney 23-15, which left them with a 49-45 lead and one quarter to play.<\/p>\n

It was intense and played at a high intensity, with Kearsney fighting back to win it 18-14, which sent the contest to overtime.<\/p>\n

Much like they had started the game, though, Kearsney finished it with their shooting going cold, and Michaelhouse did just enough to eke out a one-point victory.<\/p>\n

Northwood<\/strong>, who suffered a shock defeat at home against Durban High School (DHS)<\/strong> last week – their first on their own court in six years – bounced back with a home victory, holding off a determined Westville Boys’ High <\/strong>to win 59-53.<\/p>\n

Westville provided stiff opposition, so a win over a good team was a welcome morale boost for the Knights<\/strong> <\/em>before they head off to Johannesburg to defend the St John’s College Basketball Tournament<\/strong>, which they have won for the past two years.<\/p>\n