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Aksie is gewaarborg by hierdie jaar se FNB Classic Clashes van Hoërskool Witteberg teen Voortrekker van Bethlehem.

Die spanning loop hoog en die opgewondenheid is tasbaar oor een van die grootste interskoledae in die land.

Die hele Bethlehem kom Saterdag weer tot stilstand wanneer die twee buurskole mekaar die stryd op die netbalbaan aansê.

Die gasheer, Witteberg, is laasjaar van die wennerstitel ontneem, maar hoop om hierdie jaar skoonskip teen hul opponente te maak.

Dit is vir die skole ‘n voorreg om weereens op hierdie vlak teen mekaar te kan meeding en dat niks minder as skouspelagtige netbal kan verwag word.

Hoewel een van die spanne as wenner van die dag gaan wegstap, hoop Gys Coetzee, hoof van Voortrekker dat sportmangees die eintlike wenner van die dag sal wees.

“Ons hoop dat die mededinging respekvol sal wees en al is die stryd hoe uitdagend, wil ek die ouers herinner dat al is dit ‘n groot dag, die deelnemers steeds kinders bly,” voeg Hannes Oostehuizen, hoof van Hoërskool Witteberg by.

Alicia Mouton, eerstespan afrigter van Witterberg, sê hulle is opgewonde vir die Clash teen Voortrekker. “Dit is my eerste derby-ervaring en ek sien uit om te sien hoe my eerstespan vaar. Ons het hard gewerk en gaan nog harder speel om Witteberg-netbal se naam hoog te hou!”

Ruzel Vorster, eerstespan netbalafriger van Voortrekker, sê die jaarlikse derby tussen Voortrekker en Witteberg is voorwaar ‘n hoogtepunt op hul netbalkalender.

“Dit is ‘n dag waarna elke speelster met afwagting uitsien. As afrigter van Voortrekker se 1ste netbalspan, wil ek alle sterkte aan al ons spanne wat deelneem toewens en aan my span: geniet die wedstryd, doen net jou beste en Jesus sal jou behoed en bewaar. Trekkertrots.”

Ontmoet Witteberg se eerste netbalspan:

Agter – Querida Ackeer, Leozé Lottering, Jane de Villiers, Zinathi Matshotyana, Katleho Mokhina

Voor – Ziané Lottering (onderkaptein), Sharmell Nkomo (kaptein)

Afwesig- Lesedi Motaung

Ontmoet Voortrekker se eerste netbalspan:

 

Voor: Karli van Niekerk (onderkaptein), Siba Booi (onderkaptein), Anke Heyns (kaptein)

Middel: Jasmine Liebenberg en Heili Pretorius

Agter: Marile Jonck, Elizbe Heyns, Chloe Opperman en Celri Botha

 

 

Kingswood College girls coach Zimasa Dunywa says her side will look to give their all and put away every opportunity when they visit Gqeberha’s Pearson High School in what sets to be a highly entertaining match this coming weekend.

The side, under Dunywa, has had a positive start to the 2023 campaign after finishing eighth out of 32 teams in the Fairmont Easter Tournament.

They also topped that off by defeating the likes of Durbanville, Bellville, and Outeniqua before hosting their successful co-ed festival, which saw them win four out of six matches. 

The experienced coach, who once dawned the green and gold colours, joined the college early this year after a five-year stint at Collegiate Girls’ High.

Speaking at length to SuperSport Schools ahead of their encounter on Saturday, Dunywa revealed how she has adapted to her role while also getting to know her side better. 

“I joined Kingswood this year, and personally, it took some adjustment for me to get to know the girls,” she said.

“I take pride in understanding my team, seeing what works for them, and making combinations—seeing the field work and bonding off the field.” 

“We have a very capable team—a strong team, I must say—led by Araya Boettiger (captain) and Amy Hobson (vice-captain), who are very influential at the school.” 

Dunywa, coming into the team, has had to assert a new style of play and mentality among the girls. She admits, however, that her girls have fully embraced the challenge and have aligned with the goals set in motion.

“My coaching style is one of playing with the best because that’s how we’ll get better,” revealed Dunywa.

“I have a very strong group in all aspects, mentally and physically.” “The girls are always up for it, and we’re always punching above our weight.”

“I love how they always look forward to playing the best and most respected teams because, honestly, those are the games we want to play and train hard for.”

Deemed South Africa’s leading independent, co-educational school, the Makhanda-based school will face arguably its toughest fixture so far this year, in Pearson.

The Gqeberha side has been phenomenal this year, carrying on with last year’s momentum, which saw them finish the year ranked 10th in the country. 

Not giving away too much, Dunywa had this to say when asked what it would take to beat the home side in their reunion celebration:

“To say we’re excited would be an understatement,” she opened.

“We see ourselves as a threatening team, and we rattle teams when we move the ball, and I want us to do that throughout our game against Pearson.”

“It’s going to take a lot of grit when talent doesn’t pitch up anymore; we’re going to need hard work.” We need to switch on for all four quarters and put up every opportunity we get; ultimately, we’ll go out there and give it our all,” she concluded. 

Kick-off is at 13:00 between the two teams on the Pearson Astro.

Other matches to keep an eye on include the clash between Stirling High School and Union. Cambridge High will take on Grens while Hudson Park battle Merrifield.

Clarendon Girls are expected to have a field day against Port Rex THS, while Gqeberha’s Westville face Victoria Park and Woodridge take on York High.

In King Williams Town, Kingsridge High School for Girls welcome Queenstown Girls’ High School.

The teams:

Kingswood College: Sthando Mandlendoda, Isabella Oertel, Olivia Connellan, Joanna Du Toit, Araya Boettiger (c), Lilly Winstanley, Keagan Lottering, Jasmine Witthuhn, Amy Hobson (vc), Devon Heyns, Ophola Bulani, Matipa Karimazondo, Amy Wilson, Emily Van Niekerk, Ella Stone. 

Pearson: Jayde O’Halloran, Nuriyah Bell, Jorja Andrews (vc), Jodi Wilson, Cara Nel (c), Kaylin Roberts, Isabelle Hofmeyr, Devon Moore, Annemi De Villiers, Nina Ferreira, Zanike Coetzer, Jody van Aardt, Zoey Mostert, Nyssa Slabbert.

SACS: The Storm in the Cape of Good Hope

The Western Cape Southern Suburbs are about to be filled with the sound of mighty chanting. This weekend SACS takes on Rondebosch Boys’ High in a Cape Town Derby that will assuredly be a spectacle of fantastic hockey. 

SACS, under the tutelage of James Peverley (ex-Grand Challenge men’s 1st team coach) have thus far had immense success, only losing one to Paul Roos Gymnasium and drawing one to Selborne, both during the Hibbert Shield. 

With SACS’s ability to adapt their game plan according to their opponent’s each time, while maintaining their core strengths of pocket-picking and shifting the ball up the wings, SACS has proven themselves as an effective, well-coordinated machine to be reckoned with. 

The 19A team facing Rondebosch Boys’ High this weekend includes:

1 Rogan Stirk (GK)

2 Luke Salters (DEF)

4 Mike Cowen (C) (DEF)

5 Litha Kraai (FWD)

6 Mikey Royden Turner (MID)

7 Josh Opperman (MID)

8 Ozair Pillai (vC) (MID)

9 Dean Carrick (FWD)

10 Liam Haupt (MID)

11 Ray Bonnet (FWD)

13 Cole Allam (MID)

14 Steph Meyer (DEF)

15 Rowan Davis (FWD)

17 Wayne Mandabva (DEF)

Will SACS maintain their momentum, or will Rondebosch Boys’ High be able to put an end to the steam-rolling SACS side? Catch the action on https://live.supersportschools.com/upcoming/ on Friday 12 May 2023 at 18:15. 

Die stryd vir spogregte in Bethlehem vind hierdie Saterdag plaas waneer Hoërskool Witteberg en Bethlehem Voortrekker mekaar aanpak om 14:00 op Witteberg se veld vir hul jaarlikse FNB Classic Clash.

Die wedstryd word regstreeks op SuperSport Schools uitgesaai – Registreer nou. 

Albei die spanne het gemengde seisoene tot dusver, en dit lyk asof hierdie ‘n baie taai wedstryd kan wees tussen twee skole wat op dieselfde vlak speel.

Hulle het al in die verlede sussies gesoen, en dit sal nie verbasend wees as daar hierdie naweek weer bitter min is om hulle te skei nie.

Verlede jaar het hulle drie keer kans gehad om mekaar te toets. BVHS het die eerste wedstryd 20-16 gewen, en die twee spanne het gelykop gespeel met 17 elk in hul tweede ontmoeting, voor BVHS later in die jaar met 32-20 kon wen toe hulle weer in mekaar vas loop in die Griffons-liga halfeindstryd.

Witteberg het al meer sukses gehad hierdie seisoen, met seges oor Goudveld (23-19), Diamantveld (30-21) en Sentraal (25-12), terwyl Voortrekker teen Goudveld kon wen met 29-19 en Hoërkool Trio 24-18 kon afsien.

Witteberg het egter in hul vorige twee wedstryde gesukkel op verdediging toe hulle met 22-22 teen Hentie Cilliers gelykop gespeel het en met 41-19 teen Welkom Gim verloor het.

Dries Stemmet (skrumskakel) is ‘n sleutelspeler vir Witteberg. 

Nie net is sy verdoelings in die kol nie, maar hy speel ook ‘n groot rol in die organisering van sy span se aanval.

Vir Bethlehem Voortrekker is dit hul senter, Tumi Khoza, en heelagter, Kaneng Komane, wie ‘n bedreiging inhou waneer hulle ‘n gaping vind.

Hierdie bepaling tussen die buurskole is belangrik vir albei spanne se veldtogte in die Wesgrow-reeks, maar dit is die trots wat die grootste beloning is vir die wenners van so ‘n kragmeting tussen twee skole wat skaars ‘n klipgooi van mekaar geleë is.

Die spanne is:

Witteberg t. Voortrekker om 14:00:

Witteberg: 15 Ashton Diedericks, 14 Sydwell Sethi, 13 Janus Breytenbach, 12 Kenoyen Morat, 11 Xavier Lotter, 10 Curtley Smith, 9 Dries Stemmett, 8 Daniel Meintjies, 7 Marco Grobler, 6 Llewellyn Beukes, 5 Nico van Rensburg, 4 Pieter Nel, 3 Bongi Mbambo, 2 Kobus Hefer, 1 Gerhardt Stone.

Bethlehem Voortrekker: 15 Kaneng Komane, 14 Hein Smit, 13 Tumi Khoza, 12 Frederik Fourie, 11 Kamohelo Moses, 10 Tiaan van Rooyen, 9 Alexander Maree, 8 Archie Gertenbach, 7 Juan Duminy, 6 Jayden de Jesus, 5 Harry Kymdell, 4 Alberto Argentino, 3 Cecil Parsons, 2 Arnold Ras, 1 Francois Maree.

Ander bepalings, (tuisspanne eerste):

11 Mei 2023

16:10 – Ficksburg t. Marquard; 16:00 – Ladybrand t. New Horizon College.

12 Mei 2023

14:15 – Harrismith t. Ntsu;

13 Mei 2023

10:30 – Vrede t. Reitz; 13:00 – Zastron t. President Steyn.

Hockey lovers is set to witness an exhilarating clash of hockey titans this Friday as Hoërskool Noord-Kaap and Diamantveld take to the field.

With a fiercely competitive history between these two top schools, boasting a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss for each team over the past four years, anticipation is running high for this highly anticipated match.

The rivalry between Noord-Kaap and Diamantveld on the hockey pitch has captivated the sporting community in Kimberley. Each encounter has been marked by intense competition, strategic gameplay, and a display of remarkable skill from both sides.

As the teams gear up for their upcoming face-off, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation surrounding which team will emerge victorious this time.

The recent history between Northern Cape High and Diamantveld High School is a tale of closely contested battles, where both teams have tasted the sweetness of victory and experienced the bitterness of defeat.

Neither side has been able to establish a dominant streak, leading to a constant hunger for redemption and the desire to secure a definitive win in this crucial match.

In the lead-up to the Friday clash, both teams have been leaving no stone unturned in their preparation. Countless hours have been spent on the training ground, refining strategies, sharpening skills, and fostering team cohesion.

Coaches and players have been meticulously analyzing past encounters, looking for any advantage that could tip the scales in their favor.

Spectators can expect a display of top-level hockey from both Northern Cape High and Diamantveld High School. The players’ commitment, talent, and unwavering determination to bring glory to their respective schools will be on full display.

The Astro in Cassandra will be filled with the electric atmosphere of anticipation as the teams take to the field and unleash their skills, vying for supremacy.

Steve Dooling, coach of the first hockey team form Diamantveld says he is excited and nervous for this coming weekends fixture against NCH, it is a game that go either way but I back my team to pull of the win

“Our preparation for this weekend is going good, it’s just now for the girls to put the performance in on the field.”

Aidan Brooker, coach of Northern Cape first hockey team says they are looking forward to the games.

“It will be an exciting match.

“We are expecting a tough and challenging game, but I am confident that we are well prepared and hopefully it will pay off with a positive result.”

Meet the first hockey team from Diamantveld:

Left to right: Yzelle Hewitt, Sheri Smith, Leoné Meyer, Mia Truter, Miné Auret, Nelisé Hattingh, Danielle Posthumus (captian), Entle Mpekula, Loumari Barnard, Imke Potgieter, Leilah Snyman, Andeli Krause, Wiandie Botha, Deandré Jacobs (Absent: Ezaan Schön)

Meet the first hockey team from Noord-Kaap:

Front row: Charelle Adams, Mondi Phuzi (VC), Chante´ Petrus (C), Nadine Gordon

Middle row:  Nazneen Alexander, Micayla Willis (GK), Aleah Kock, Aqueelah Fortuin, Oratile Manoto, Maleesha Meyers.

Back row:  Chloe Nagel, Nikita Du Plooy, Babalwa Maniza (GK), Sabiha Borraine, Ntsako Mamogale, Maddison Joseph

Absent: Kezia Gough, Rethabile Tlhabisang

Results of the last five years:

2022 – Diamantveld 1, Noord-Kaap 1
2021 –  Diamantveld 3, Noord-Kaap 0
2020 – No FNB Classic Clashes
2019 – Noord-Kaap 1, Diamantveld 0
2018 – Diamantveld 3, Noord-Kaap 0

The stage is set for a captivating showdown as Northern Cape High and Diamantveld prepare to go head-to-head in the highly anticipated FNB Classic Clashes.

With Northern Cape’s recent dominance, the pressure is on Diamantveld to rise to the occasion and showcase their skills in a bid to bring the title home.

The battle for Kimberley’s supremacy reaches its pinnacle as Northern Cape High and High School Diamantveld lock horns in the fiercely competitive FNB Classic Clashes. With both schools boasting exceptional talent and a hunger for victory, this clash promises an intense display of athleticism and sportsmanship.

This year, Northern Cape is the host for the sports weekend between the two schools.

Grant Brooker, first-team hockey coach of Diamantveld says the game between the two schools is always a highlight of their program.

“We hope to make some history with a win. We have put in a lot of work and believe we are well prepared for this match. We just have to execute our plans on the day.”

The match starts at 17:30 this Friday in Cassandra at the Astro courts in Kimberley.

Meet the first hockey team from Diamantveld:

Left to right: Caden da Silva, Breyone Louw (captain), Henno van der Merwe, Jean Cornelissen, MJ Pieters, Tristan van Rooyen, Barco Scheffer (vice-captain), Hanco Erasmus, Louw de Klerk, Jurie Janse van Rensburg, Wian van Tonder, De Wet Fourie, Lourens Scheffer (Francois Hattingh – absent)

Meet the first hockey team from Northern Cape High:

Front row: Dylan Sagerys, Fareez Alexander, Tumiso Seetelo, Ashley Norman, Sibusiso Gabuza,

Middle row: Jaydan van Rensburg, Kaden Henderson, Diego Drude, Jiyaan Bosch, Thato Mapolai, Sakeer Samuels, Mfuneko,

Back row: Thlalefo Efunga, Liam Collings, Austin Langford, Mfuneko Binasie and Christopher Moreki

Results of the last five years:

2022: DHS 1-4 NCH
2021: DHS 0-4 NCH
2020 – No FNB Classic Clashes
2019: DHS 1-2 NCH
2018: DHS 1-4 NCH

For more than 25 years, Remember Elites Sports Academy (RESA) has been producing elite footballers in South Africa. 

You can go as far as the late 90s, Remember Elites Sports Academy formerly known as the Remember Football Club has been producing gems of footballers and writing its name in the history books of South African Football Development. 

In 1997, they made history by becoming the first team to win the Nike Premier Cup in South Africa. In 1998 they won it again and went to represent South Africa in France, in the same year France hosted the World Cup. In 1999 for the 3rd consecutive time, RESA won the Nike Premier Cup and went to represent SA in Spain. 

Even though the academy has gone through enormous struggles over the years from financial constraints, with their transport system; functioning under inadequate structures they have remained as one of the best academies in SA. 

The likes of Calvin Kadi who last played for Bidvest Wits, Nhlanhla Shabalala, General Secretary of SAFA all came through the ranks of the RESA (Academy). The list is endless: Thabang Monare, Orlando Pirates Midfielder, Mduduzi ‘Mdu’ Mdantsane, attacking player for Cape Town City, Sphiwe Mahlangu, TS Galaxy player, Lwandile Mabuya, Richards Bay FC and many more who have the fortune to played professional football, locally and overseas came through the ranks of RESA (academy). 

In its first year of participation in the Gauteng Development League, RESA finished 3rd on B-Stream while in 2nd  year they won it top convincingly with 30 points difference. 

Looking at the depth of the current squad, Xolani Mathumbo said that they are proud of the players they have who continue to fight for the academy at their best will. Last season they had one of their u17 boys called up to the AC Milan technical centre. “The academy has been fortunate to move players and that is one of the things we take pride in as RESA family, currently we do have a boy that is being under the assessment of Mamelodi Sundowns and we can only wish the best for the boy”

The academy also became the first to partner with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture to sustain the facilities and encourage the development of football in the region. 

The academy continues its growth with its main goal to offer the best sports programmes to young, talented sportsmen and women in and around the Gauteng region. 

 

Despite a poor performance by the team at the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament, Tevin Klaasen says he is proud of his boys concerning how far the team has come. “It was definitely not the kind of performance we were looking for, losing all games.

However we are honoured to participate in big tournaments such as the Wildeklawer sporting event and to play against the top schools in the country” Tevin said.  

Dale College sits on the 6th of the Buffalo City High Schools League, 9 points behind Stutterheim High School who are the current log leaders. 

“In order to grow from strength to strength, our team has made it a point that we participate in several tournaments. This will allow our young boys to learn from other teams and to also learn from themselves.

We are challenging them to leave their comfort zone and play out against the best teams; if we want to be one of the best schools not just in the province we need to get used to playing out the very top schools out there”. 

Tevin Klaasen from Dale College is an enthusiast soccer fan, league coordinator of the Buffalo City High Schools League  and director of soccer at Dale College. 

Discipline goes a long way, starting at home, at school and in the classrooms. “How you behave and conduct yourself with and without others around is very important”, he said. That is one of their core values that our players are brought up to as they put on the Dale jersey. 

Challenges are part of the game and Dale College is facing one of many challenges when it comes to forming a formidable team to compete at the highest level. 

Most of the soccer players at the school are not exposed to the sport and they only get to start playing at a much older age. Tevin says this is a lot of work for the technical team as they need to have a certain temperament working with the players at the school. 

To overcome this challenge, Dale College is now looking to establish a strong relationship with primary schools to introduce soccer at a young age so that by the time they get to high school, they know how to play the game. 

Despite these challenges, Dale College have a star in the making to boast with; Aqhama Mqongwana who is a former Dale College boy, is now playing for TS Galaxy Reserve Team.

Tevin said this has been inspiring for the team at Dale College and to the young boys at the school as they hope and dream to play either varsity football or go to the professionals.

The second round of the under 19 KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association second term league is underway.

10 May Fixtures; under 19 Coastal 

This week on the tenth and the 11th of May schools such as the Northwood will be playing Pinetown at Chiltern Park.

Northwood will be looking to gain momentum after a draw in the first match against Glenwood.

Another game at the same venue will be between Port Shepstone and Glenwood. 

11 May Fixtures – u19 Inland 

In the under 19 inland games, Maritzburg College ‘A’ will play Linpark at Barns at 15:00. Maritzburg College ‘A’ put on a total dominance in their first game against Newtown High School as they won by 4 goals to nil.

Right after the game, the team had to travel to Kimberley where they were participating in the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament. 

The last game of the 2nd round of the KZN High Schools league will be between Newtown and Carter on the same day at 16H00

Other results in the 2nd round of the KZN High Schools Football Association. 

03 May 2022 – u19 Coastal

Durban High School took all three points as they defeated Kloof High School by two goals to nil at Chiltern Park.

Minenhle Vilakazi was the star of the show after a great performance with a goal too and he earned him the man of the match. Sphe Ndebele scored the second goal for Durban High School. 

Other result(s):

Westville Boys’ High 1, Hillcrest 0. 

Two goals in the fourth quarter by Litha Kraai and Stephen Meyer secured a hard-fought 3-0 victory for SACS against noisy neighbors, Bishops Diocesan College, at the Woodlands hockey astroturf on Friday night. 

Despite going into the game as favorites, SACS was weary of their opposition, who hadn’t played in two weeks while they returned from a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat against Paul Roos in the final of the Hibbert Shield Hockey Festival. 

The match started with a high tempo, as the visitor asked questions of the Bishops’ defense in the early exchanges. As early as the seventh minute, Zac Heyns, the Bishops goalkeeper, had to make a stunning save to stop a shot from Josh Opperman.

The visitors remained resolute in attack, however, and with the first quarter running out, they finally opened the scoring through Opperman, who received the ball from Kraai and pounced to give his side a 1-0 lead at the break. 

The second and third chukkers failed to live up to expectations, as both sides couldn’t breach their respective defences despite Heyns making more saves to keep his side in the game. 

Heyns’ fortunes would, unfortunately, run out in the fourth chukker as Bishops came in looking more fatigued.

SACS’s “highball pace” game plan started to pay off as the home side started making sloppy mistakes and giving away possession along with unnecessary penalty corners.

That allowed 16-year-old Kraai to capitalize, scoring a thunderbolt from a penalty corner with eight minutes remaining in the match. Meyer soon added to SAC’s tally when the side traveled the length of the pitch to tap in his side’s third, adding no doubt and taking the game away from the hosts.

Reflecting on the match, SACS head coach Pierre Le Roux expressed how impressed he was with his side’s ability to keep possession throughout the game, despite an impressive defensive showing by the hosts. 

“We had most of the possession and most of the territory, but they defended well,” Le Roux told Super Sport Schools after the match.

“They blocked us on all our channels and made it hard for us to go on the counterattack.”

“They’ve got some great players; James Greeves caught us a couple of times, but I think the main thing was that we just kept pushing the ball forward and creating chances.”

Known for scoring goals galore, SACS only managed one goal in the first quarter, scoring the last two in the final stages of the match. Le Roux admitted, however, that he wasn’t too worried about conceding but rather wanted his team to counter Bishops and add to their tally. 

“We spent a lot of time in their half, so whenever they got the ball, it would take them a long time to get to our circle.” 

“As a coach, you’re always nervous that they’ll get there, but we were more concerned about how we were trying to get a goal.” 

“The first goal was like a manufactured goal; we just worked it out, but our drag flicker (Kraai) scored an unbelievable goal, and the last goal we had Steph Meyer run in; he’s an in-door player, and he just flicked it in—those are the kind of goals you need when players can make a difference when you need them,” concluded Le Roux.

In other matches featuring Western Cape teams, Paul Roos continued their impressive form by defeating Paarl Gimnasium (2-0), whereas Paarl Boys High went down (2-1) against Parel Vallei.

Hoerskool Durbanville was also among the big winners, thumping HTS Drostyd (6-1), while Wynberg Boys High succumbed to a 5-1 humdinger against Gqeberha’s Grey High, and Rondebosch beat DF Malan (score), while Curro Durbanville edged out Stellenberg (3-0).  

Scorers: 

SACS 3 (Josh Opperman, Litha Kraai, Stephen Meyer). Bishops 0

Other results: 

Durbanville 6, HTS Drostdy 1; Paul Roos 2, Paarl Gimnasium 0; DF Malan 2, Rondebosch Boys’ High 0; Parel Vallei 2, Paarl Boys’ High 1; Curro Durbanville 3, Stellenberg 0.