{"id":91187,"date":"2026-02-26T09:56:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=91187"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:56:20","slug":"the-very-best-chase-silverware-at-the-kes-water-polo-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?p=91187","title":{"rendered":"The very best chase silverware at the KES Water Polo Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Michael Mafunda will be in goal for Bishops at the KES Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sixteen of the best water polo-playing boys’ schools in South Africa will go head-to-head this weekend for the KES Water Polo Tournament<\/strong> title in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

The prestigious annual tournament, hosted by King Edward VII<\/strong> (KES)<\/strong> in Houghton, runs from 27 February to 1 March, and all the action will be LIVE on SuperSport Schools<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In 2025, new champions were crowned after Bishops edged out Hilton College in a penalty shootout<\/a><\/strong> to win the trophy for the first time in the school\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

The boys from Cape Town will return to the tournament oozing with confidence after recently claiming their third SACS Nite Series<\/strong> title in a row.<\/p>\n

Led by Jabulani Sibiya<\/strong>, they also won the SAC Shield in Makhanda<\/a> <\/strong>earlier this year, and they are undeniably one of the title favourites.<\/p>\n

Bishops are in Pool A and will face Clifton College<\/strong>\u00a0and the Gauteng duo of St David’s Marist Inanda<\/strong> and Jeppe High School for Boys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Clifton is the only side that’s managed to topple Bishops in a tournament this year. The Durban school produced an outstanding performance to claim an 11-7 win during the SAC Shield<\/a><\/strong>, so they’ll back themselves at KES.<\/p>\n

St David’s won’t be pushovers either.\u00a0Coach Dean Whyte<\/strong>‘s side has played some entertaining water polo of late, and they retained the Vides Water Polo Tournament<\/a> <\/strong>title in East London a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n

They did, however, go down to St John’s College 8-9 in the final of the KES Night League<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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St John’s College will be hoping for a title run at the KES Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pool B is arguably the group of death and should deliver cracking matchups from the outset.\u00a0It features Rondebosch Boys’ High<\/strong>, St John’s College<\/strong>, Hilton College, and Pretoria Boys High<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

‘Bosch<\/strong> <\/em>and St John\u2019s will be the two favoured to progress, but a resilient Hilton side will try to pull off a surprise.<\/p>\n

The hosts, KES, will battle South African College High School<\/strong> (SACS), Selborne College<\/strong>, and Westville Boys’ High<\/strong> in Pool C.<\/p>\n

After falling in the semi-finals of the SAC Shield in January, SACS has been steadily improving. They enjoyed a good run in their Nite Series, and they will be eager to ride that momentum to bigger and better things at KES.<\/p>\n

Pool D also features a juicy line-up, with St Stithians College<\/strong>, Kearsney College<\/a><\/strong>, St Andrew’s College<\/strong>, and Paul Roos<\/strong> going toe-to-toe.<\/p>\n

There will be very little room for error in the group, with all the teams posing threats. Kearsney hasn’t played the tournaments that some of the other sides have played, but they have been working very hard to prepare for the event. They will back themselves to go far after finishing in fifth place last year.<\/p>\n

Coach Nic Rodda<\/strong>‘s men have been in winning form this year, and they recently claimed the Kearsney Night League<\/strong> title after beating Hilton 11-6 in the final.<\/p>\n

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Paul Roos will battle in a tough pool at the KES Water Polo Tournament. Photo: Toni Butterworth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paul Roos, meanwhile, will be aiming to emulate their performances at the Vides Water Polo Tournament.<\/p>\n

There, coach Vaughn Marlow’<\/strong>s troops reached the final and just missed out on the trophy after going down to St David’s by a single goal in the title game.<\/p>\n

St Andrew’s and St Stithians will bring their respective A-games, which makes Pool D a highly competitive group.<\/p>\n

The action kicks off bright and early on Friday with a Gauteng derby between St David’s Marist Inanda and Jeppe High School for Boys at 07:00.<\/p>\n

POOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pool A<\/strong>: Bishops, St David’s Marist Inanda, Clifton College, Jeppe High School for Boys
\nPool B<\/strong>: Rondebosch, St John’s College, Hilton College, Pretoria Boys High
\nPool C<\/strong>: SACS, KES, Selborne, Westville Boys High
\nPool D<\/strong>: St Stithian College, Kearsney College, St Andrew’s College, Paul Roos<\/p>\n

FIXTURES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, 27 February<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:00 – St David’s Marist Inanda vs Jeppe High School for Boys
\n07:50 – Rondebosch Boys’ High School vs Pretoria Boys High School
\n08:40 – King Edward VII School vs Westville Boys’ High School
\n09:30 – St Stithians College vs St Andrew’s College
\n10:20 – Bishops Diocesan College vs Clifton College
\n11:10 – St John’s College vs Hilton College
\n12:00 – South African College High School vs Selborne College
\n12:50 – Kearsney College vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
\n13:40 – Jeppe High School For Boys vs Bishops Diocesan College
\n14:30 – St John’s College vs Pretoria Boys High School
\n15:20 – South African College High School vs King Edward VII School
\n16:10 – Kearsney College vs St Andrew’s College
\n17:00 – St David’s Marist Inanda vs Clifton College
\n17:50 – Rondebosch Boys’ High School vs Hilton College
\n18:40 – Westville Boys’ High School vs Selborne College
\n19:30 – St Stithians College vs Paul Roos Gymnasium<\/p>\n

Saturday, 28 February<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:00 – Clifton College vs Jeppe High School For Boys
\n07:50 – Rondebosch Boys’ High School vs St John’s College
\n08:40 – King Edward VII School vs Selborne College
\n09:30 – St Andrew’s College vs Paul Roos Gymnasium
\n10:20 – St David’s Marist Inanda vs Bishops Diocesan College
\n11:10 – Pretoria Boys High School vs Hilton College
\n12:00 – South African College High School vs Westville Boys’ High School
\n12:50 – Kearsney College vs St Stithians College<\/p>\n

Playoffs<\/strong><\/p>\n

13:40 – Pool 1 Third vs Pool 2 Fourth
\n14:10 – Pool 2 Third vs Pool 1 Fourth
\n14:40 – Pool 3 Third vs Pool 4 Fourth
\n15:10 – Pool 4 Third vs Pool 3 Fourth
\n15:40 – Pool 1 First vs Pool 2 Second
\n16:30 – Pool 2 First vs Pool 1 Second
\n17:20 – Pool 3 First vs Pool 4 Second
\n18:10 – Pool 4 First vs Pool 3 Second
\n19:00 – Loser 25 vs Loser 27
\n19:30 – Loser 26 vs Loser 28
\n20:00 – Loser 29 vs Loser 31
\n20:30 – Loser 30 vs Loser 32<\/p>\n

Sunday, 1 March<\/strong><\/p>\n

07:00 – Winner Plate QF 1 vs Winner Plate QF 3
\n07:30 – Winner Plate QF 2 vs Winner Plate QF 4
\n08:00 \u2013 Cup QF 1 winner \u2013 Cup QF 3 winner
\n08:50 – Cup QF 2 winner – Cup QF 4 winner
\n09:40 – Loser 33 vs Loser 34
\n10:10 – Winner 33 vs Winner 34
\n10:40 – Loser Plate Semi 1 – Loser Plate Semi 2
\n11:10 – Winner Plate Semi 1 – Winner Plate Semi 2
\n11:40 – Loser 35 vs Loser 36
\n12:10 – Winner 35 vs Winner 36
\n12:40 – Loser Cup Semi 1 vs Loser Cup Semi 2
\n13:30 – Final<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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