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Clifton College blazing a trail in KZN10 water polo
With many of the schools in the KZN10 water polo fraternity involved in the big boys galas over the weekend allot of the KZN10 fixtures were rescheduled for during the week.
The eagerly anticipated match-up between Clifton College and Hilton College (featured image) finally took place after Cliftons water polo forays took them out of the province last week.
6 Feb
Northwood vs Michaelhouse
An encouraging sign for Michaelhouse as both U15A and U14A record good victories.
| Northwood | Michaelhouse | |||
| 1st | 10 | ~ | 8 | 1st |
| 2nd | 1 | ~ | 3 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 3 | ~ | 5 | 3rd |
| U15A | 3 | ~ | 10 | U15A |
| U14A | 2 | ~ | 6 | U14A |
| U14B | 7 | ~ | 4 | U14B |
| Goals | 26 | 36 | Goals | |
| Wins | 2 | 4 | Wins | |
| Win Ratio | 33% | 67% | Win Ratio | |
| Ave Goals | 4 | 6 | Ave Goals | |
7 Feb
Michaelhouse vs Maritzburg College
Maritzburg College sweeps the open age group but Michaelhouses juniors come on strong with some fine performances at home.
| Michaelhouse | vs | Maritzburg College | ||
| 1st | 6 | ~ | 7 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2 | ~ | 3 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 1 | ~ | 11 | 3rd |
| 4th | 4 | ~ | 6 | 4th |
| 5th | 3 | ~ | 7 | 5th |
| U15A | 12 | ~ | 3 | U15A |
| U15B | 8 | ~ | 2 | U15B |
| U14A | 9 | ~ | 3 | U14A |
| U14B | 4 | ~ | 7 | U14B |
| Goals | 49 | 49 | Goals | |
| Wins | 3 | 6 | Wins | |
| Win Ratio | 38% | 75% | Win Ratio | |
| Ave Goals | 5 | 5 | Ave Goals | |
Northwood vs Westville Boys
Westville shows its pedigree in scoring twice as many goals as Northwood. Northwood shows some nice depth in the open age group.
| Northwood | vs | Westville Boys | ||
| 1st | 3 | ~ | 13 | 1st |
| 2nd | 5 | ~ | 6 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 0 | ~ | 13 | 3rd |
| 4th | 7 | ~ | 4 | 4th |
| 5th | 10 | ~ | 8 | 5th |
| U15A | 0 | ~ | 7 | U15A |
| U14A | 2 | ~ | 5 | U14A |
| U14B | 6 | ~ | 4 | U14B |
| Goals | 33 | 60 | ||
| Wins | 3 | 5 | Wins | |
| Win Ratio | 38% | 63% | Win Ratio | |
| Ave Goals | 8 | 15 | Ave Goals | |
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9 Feb
Clifton College vs Hilton College/St Charles College
An eagerly anticipated clash. The Hilton College junior teams through down the gauntlet earlier in the week but the Clifton College seniors responded with a well rounded, polished display.
| Clifton College | vs | Hilton College | ||
| 1st | 8 | ~ | 6 | 1st |
| 2nd | 11 | ~ | 1 | 2nd |
| Goals | 19 | 7 | ||
| Clifton College | vs | St Charles College | ||
| 3rd | 9 | ~ | 7 | 1st |
| 4th | 7 | ~ | 5 | 2nd |
| U15B | 6 | ~ | 4 | U15A |
| U14B | 3 | ~ | 6 | U14A |
| Goals | 25 | 22 | ||
| Wins | 3 | 1 | Wins | |
| Win Ratio | 75% | 25% | Win Ratio | |
| Ave Goals | 6 | 6 | Ave Goals | |
With midterms coming up for allot of the schools, it means that its tournament time. From The Cape to Joburg and back to Durban our KZN10 boys will be busy flying the flag.
Michaelhouse and Kearsney College march on…
In the last full weekend of schools basketball between the KZN10 schools before the half term breaks there were some clear markers laid down as to supremacy in the KZN10 basketball landscape.
Impressive wins for Michaelhouse in hosting Maritburg College, Kearsney College going to Hilton College and coming away with a well deserved victory.
A win for Glenwood U14’s (featured pic) against DHS is something these boys will remember for a long time..
We have included some midweek fixtures just to give a more fuller picture of what the basketball schools have been up to.
6 February
Hilton College vs Grace College
7 February
St Charles College vs Hilton College
9 February
Michaelhouse vs Maritzburg College
Hilton College vs Kearsney College
St Charles College vs Clifton College
06 Feb
Hilton College vs Grace College
| Hilton College | vs | Grace College | ||
| U15B | 23 | ~ | 15 | U15A |
| U14B | 26 | ~ | 6 | U14A |
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Martizburg College vs Alex
Maritzburg College had a tough away encounter against a plucky Alex side who showed, that on their home court they have allot of spirit.
| Maritzburg College | vs | Alex | ||
| 1st | 30 | ~ | 18 | 1st |
| U16A | 31 | ~ | 18 | U16A |
| U15A | 65 | ~ | 9 | U15A |
| U14A | 17 | ~ | 7 | U14A |
| U14B | 17 | ~ | 11 | U14B |
| Games Played | 5 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| Maritzburg College | 5 | 100% | 160 | 32 |
| Alex | 0 | 0% | 63 | 13 |
7 February
St Charles College vs Hilton College
| St Charles College | vs | Hilton College | ||
| 1st | 78 | ~ | 38 | 1st |
A tough away fixture for Hilton College as they try and get in as many fixtures as possible before the St Johns tournament.
9 February
Michaelhouse vs Maritzburg College
An epic clash between two schools in a rich vein of form. Michaelhouse again were led by all star performers Kwanele Khumalo and JC Oelofse who, when their team needed crucial baskets, were able to click into a higher gear and maintain the Michaelhouse lead.
Maritzburg College fought manfully the whole afternoon, but crucial defensive lapses at key moments cost them dearly and were never really able to exert enough pressure on the Michaelhouse team to knock them off their stride.
An encouraging sign for the College program was that not one game was lost in the U14 and U15 age groups whilst in the open age groups there seemed to be a great deal of parity.
| Michaelhouse | vs | Maritzburg College | ||
| 1st | 50 | ~ | 31 | 1st |
| 2nd | 34 | ~ | 25 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 19 | ~ | 28 | 3rd |
| 4th | 40 | ~ | 22 | 4th |
| 5th | 23 | ~ | 25 | 5th |
| 6th | 32 | ~ | 7 | 6th |
| U16A | 24 | ~ | 37 | U16A |
| U16B | 23 | ~ | 26 | U16B |
| U16C | 29 | ~ | 25 | U16C |
| U16D | 11 | ~ | 12 | U16D |
| U15A | 18 | ~ | 24 | U15A |
| U15B | 8 | ~ | 59 | U15B |
| U15C | 10 | ~ | 15 | U15C |
| U15D | 9 | ~ | 45 | U15D |
| U14A | 17 | ~ | 23 | U14A |
| U14B | 14 | ~ | 45 | U14B |
| U14C | 8 | ~ | 14 | U14C |
| U14D | 0 | ~ | 43 | U14D |
| Games Played | 18 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| Michaelhouse Wins | 5 | 28% | 369 | 21 |
| Maritzburg College Wins | 13 | 72% | 506 | 28 |
Hilton College vs Kearsney College
Hilton showed a much improved performance against Kearsney at home. Buoyed on by their vociferous fans the Hilton team showed that they are fast developing under the tutelage of Coach Shange.Kearsney again showed the rich pedigree that they have established under Coach Delport. At times it seemed that Hilton were making a run and threatening an upset only to be thwarted by an organized and polished Kearsney team.
| Hilton College | vs | Kearsney College | ||
| 1st | 50 | ~ | 63 | 1st |
| 2nd | 21 | ~ | 41 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 25 | ~ | 22 | 3rd |
| 4th | 14 | ~ | 23 | 4th |
| 5th | 8 | ~ | 13 | 5th |
| U16A | 37 | ~ | 42 | U16A |
| U16B | 19 | ~ | 26 | U16B |
| U16C | 19 | ~ | 26 | U16C |
| U15A | 24 | ~ | 21 | U15A |
| U15B | 27 | ~ | 25 | U15B |
| U15C | 14 | ~ | 43 | U15C |
| U14A | 26 | ~ | 23 | U14A |
| U14B | 25 | ~ | 15 | U14B |
| U14C | 10 | ~ | 26 | U14C |
| Games Played | 14 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| Hilton College Wins | 5 | 36% | 319 | 23 |
| Kearsney College Wins | 9 | 64% | 409 | 29 |
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St Charles College vs Clifton College
St Charles who seem to be hitting their straps this season had a handy victory against Clifton College.
| St Charles College | vs | Cllfton College | |||
| 1st | 87 | ~ | 41 | 1st | |
| 2nd | 39 | ~ | 14 | 2nd | |
| 3rd | 34 | ~ | 14 | 3rd | |
| 4th | 5 | ~ | 17 | 4th | |
| U16A | 43 | ~ | 10 | U16A | |
| U16B | 30 | ~ | 10 | U16B | |
| U16C | 51 | ~ | 4 | U16C | |
| U15A | 26 | ~ | 18 | U15A | |
| U15B | 29 | ~ | 12 | U15B | |
| U15C | 13 | ~ | 25 | U15C | |
| U15D | 9 | ~ | 28 |
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| U14A | 43 | ~ | 10 | U14A | |
| U14B | 41 | ~ | 4 | U14B | |
| U14C | 22 | ~ | 2 | U14C | |
| U14D | 2 | ~ | 6 | U14D |
| Games Played | 15 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| St Charles College wins | 12 | 80% | 474 | 32 |
| Cllfton College wins | 3 | 20% | 215 | 14 |
Westville Boys vs Northwood
Westville had an impressive clean sweep of victories when they hosted Northwood on Saturday. Northwoods U15A who has put up some impressive displays this season was again the pick of the Northwood teams.
| Westville Boys | vs | Northwood | ||
| 1st | 82 | ~ | 49 | 1st |
| 2nd | 51 | ~ | 22 | 2nd |
| U16A | 28 | ~ | 13 | U16A |
| U16B | 22 | ~ | 16 | U16B |
| U16C | 73 | ~ | 13 | U16C |
| U15A | 25 | ~ | 22 | U15A |
| U15B | 62 | ~ | 14 | U15B |
| U15C | 28 | ~ | 23 | U15C |
| U15D | 45 | ~ | 11 | U15D |
| U14A | 54 | ~ | 21 | U14A |
| U14B | 27 | ~ | 5 | U14B |
| U14C | 16 | ~ | 9 | U14C |
| U14D | 12 | ~ | 11 | U14D |
| U14E | 13 | ~ | 4 | U14E |
| Games Played | 14 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| Westville Boys wins | 14 | 100% | 538 | 38 |
| Northwood wins | 0 | 0% | 233 | 17 |
DHS vs Glenwood
In what must be considered an upset, Glenwood U14A (featured picture) beat their DHS U14A counterparts for the first time in many years. Credit must go to the Glenwood coaching staff who haven’t had an easy time of it this season but have soldiered on under difficult circumstances.
| DHS | vs | Glenwood | ||
| 1st | 101 | ~ | 20 | 1st |
| U16A | 27 | ~ | 17 | U16A |
| U15A | 44 | ~ | 9 | U15A |
| U14A | 8 | ~ | 17 | U14A |
| Games Played | 4 | |||
| Win Ratio | Points for | Ave: | ||
| DHS wins | 3 | 75% | 180 | 45 |
| Glenwood wins | 1 | 25% | 63 | 16 |
This week in basketball 30 Jan-5Feb
It was another thrilling week amongst the KZN10 basketball schools as their buzzer beaters and strong performances from all the schools
Clifton College vs Hilton College:
A evenly contested day between the two schools. With the points differential of 107-103 in favour of Hilton College across the age group A and 1st teams shows just how tightly contested the day was.
And of course, who could forget this from young Jacques Mahanga of Clifton College to win the game for Clifton:
This game, wow what a finish!
Kearsney College vs Westville Boys:
A great day for Kearsney as they win 10 of their games at the A and B team level. Westville’s depth came into play wining 9 of their own.
Northwood vs Michaelhouse
The scores may not be that big but Northwood at home is a tricky fixture as home court advantage really plays a huge factor.
And also Northwood stepped up its game off the court as well:
KZN10 Schoolboy sport really is special.
Maritzburg College vs Glenwood
A productive basketball day for College who played played 14 won 13 lost 1.
This week in Water polo 30 Jan-5 Feb
With a number of Water-polo fixtures happening during the week we have changed the format somewhat of our results page to give a far more rounded view to the KZN10 water polo results.
30 Jan
School Fixtures
Northwood vs Glenwood
31 Jan
Pearson 2nd team tournament Port Elizabeth
Northwood:
Clifton: 
Michaelhouse:
St Andrew’s College Shield Tournament
Clifton College:
01 Feb
School Fixtures
Northwood vs Glenwood
Pearson 2nd team tournament Port Elizabeth
Northwood:
Clifton:
Michaelhouse:
St Andrew’s College Shield Tournament
Clifton College:
o2 Feb
School Fixtures
Clifton College vs Hilton College:
A good day for Hilton College won 5 lost 1 drawn 1
Kearsney College Vs Westville Boys:
Nice set of results for Kearsney against a quality Water Polo program. Victories in all the age group A teams with the 1st team capping off a great day for them.
Maritzburg College vs Glenwood:
A great set of results for Maritzburg College who started off the season pretty slowly but have gradually built some momentum. Played 9 Won 8 Lost 1.
Pearson 2nd team tournament Port Elizabeth
Clifton College:
Clifton College 2nd team beat Grey High School 2nd team in the final of the tournament.
St Andrew’s College Shield Tournament
Clifton College:
o3 Feb
St Andrew’s College Shield Tournament
Clifton College:
In the battle of for Water polo supremacy Clifton College dispatched Bishops in the semi-finals of the Tournament but unfortunately came up short against a great SACS side.
Hilton College vs Kearsney College 04+05 Feb
| Hilton College | vs | Kearsney College | |||||||
| 1st | 20 | ~ | 11 | 1st | |||||
| 2nd | 11 | ~ | 4 | 2nd | Goals | 79 | 36 | ||
| 3rd | 10 | ~ | 4 | U16A | Average | 9.875 | 4.5 | ||
| 4th | 4 | ~ | 6 | U18C | Hilton Wins | 6 | |||
| 5th | 10 | ~ | 1 | U16B | Kearsney Wins | 1 | |||
| U15A | 3 | ~ | 3 | U15A | Dra | 1 | |||
| U14A | 14 | ~ | 3 | U14A | |||||
| U14B | 7 | ~ | 4 | U14B | |||||
Good set of results for Hilton, their impressive U14A’s keep marching on.
KZN10 Water polo – 2nd Feb
This weekends water polo action from across the KZN10, some first and second teams are away festivals so there are some gaps in the fixture lists.
Kearsney College vs Westville Boys
After last weeks cancellation of its Fixture against Clifton College, Kearsney head into this clash with Westville well rested and anticipating a good performance. Westville have been on a tear of late having had a successful fixture against Glenwood and will head to Bothas Hill in a confident mood.
Clifton College vs Hilton College
This promised to be a mouth watering prospect on offer in this match up as Hilton College, the standard bearers amongst the KZN10 Midlands Water polo schools, take on powerhouse Clifton College. But alas it appears that the clash at 1st and 2nd team level will have to take place another time as trips out of the province take up the time. Clifton 1st team are currently playing in the St Andrew’s College Shield Water Polo Tournament in Grahamstown and the 2nd team in the Pearson High School 2nd team boys Tournament in Port Elizabeth.
Clifton on the whole should be slight favourites playing at home in front of their passionate fans. Keep an eye on the U14A match as that has the potential for some great attacking polo.
Martizburg College vs Glenwood
Maritzburg College were firing on all cylinders this last weekend against St Charles College and would be looking to take their form into this game against Glenwood. Glenwood who had solid encounter with Northwood this week will want to build on their performance.
DHS vs St Charles College
DHS were very competitive in their last school fixture against Michaelhouse and would want to convert some of their opportunities into wins this weekend. St Charles will bounce back this weekend with allot of determination.
Northwood vs Michaelhouse
Northwood are having a workmen like season as the consistently build on their performances every week. Michaelhouse will be buoyed by their last outing. The fixture has been moved to the 6 February with the 1st team getting under away in the early evening.
KZN10 Hoops Action – 02 February
This weekends hoops action promises to have some action packed matches. With a wet Saturday forecast lets trust that some of the outdoor games will take place.
Kearsney College vs Westville Boys
An intriguing clash between Kearsney College and Westville boys. Last seasons 77-74 thriller between these two teams gives all indication that this may be a fast paced, frenetic affair. Kearsney playing at home will give them the extra motivation to perform. The triumvirate of Max Hastings-Brown, Dillon Wimbush and Liam Breytenbach will again supply most of the offensive fire-power for the home team.
Westville who have been out of action for a while will look to continue their fine season. Most of the good things for Westville happen through Cameron Best whose athletic prowess makes him a lethal finisher. Rohan Maclean will look to supply the necessary inside presence alongside Kgopotso Matlena. In the coaching department its Miles Delport and Byron Tucker as two of the top coaches in the KZN10 come up with the necessary strategies to outwit each other.
The schools have wisely decided to split the fixtures between the two campusues to mitigate losing fixtures because of the weather.
DHS vs St Charles College
Both teams come into this fixture with an eye on victory. DHS whose home court has become something of a fortress should relish the challenge from the Saint Charles College lads. Last year Buyani Ngcimu was the difference maker and led all scorers in the encounter in Pietermaritzburg. It will take a concerted effort from James Layne and captain Trent LeRoux to stifle his forays into the key.
Saint Charles who have mastered the sometimes extreme weather conditions on the coast will be in determined mood. Nkosinathi Dlamini will give the DHS guards a tough afternoon as the SA U16 point guard guides his side.
As much as its the boys who do the playing the wealth of knowledge in the coaching departments makes this match-up even more interesting with St Charles College coaches Darren Holcomb(ex national mens player) and Craig Gilchrist(current national mens head coach) locking horns with DHS Coach Letha Zulu(current mens U16 head coach) and his boys.
Maritzburg College vs Glenwood
College who are coming off a intense away encounter will be looking forward to enjoying the comforts of the Alan Paton hall when they host Glenwood. College captain Philani Simamane alongside vice-captain Nlankanipho Phenyane will again look to keep the college boys motivated and ready for the challenge. Glenwood whose last fixture against Westville was cancelled will come in fresh and ready to give their best.
A welcome addition to the calendar has been Crawford College La Lucia. This will be the first time that Maritzburg College faces off with the boys from Durban North.
Northwood host Michaelhouse
Northwood will be hoping that home ground advantage will give them the necessary edge when they host Michaelhouse. Whilst Michaelhouse will be brimming with confidence after last weeks great performance against DHS. Star performers Kwanela Khumalo and JC Oelofse will be linchpins in the Michaelhouse effort.
Clifton College vs Hilton College
Clifton will be looking to move on from last weeks disappointment against Kearsney when hosting a growing a Hilton College team. The conditions should suite Clifton a playing at home and laying in front of their passionate fans should give them the needed belief. Hilton College will rely heavily upon play-maker and Captain Singatha Jolwana to spark much of their offense.
The game of the day should be between U15A teams as Clifton and Hilton both have teams that have acquitted themselves over the last couple of weeks.
Basketball Results 28 January
Here are this last weekends basketball results. With rain and drizzle across the province many of the matches were cancelled but there were still a few entertaining fixtures.
St Charles College vs Maritzburg College
As our preview last week pointed out, this clash would be something to savor and it did not disappoint. With the rain causing the cancellation of all outdoor games the Samukela Khumalo Arena was the focus for the afternoon. Overall a good day for College played 4 won 4.
Michaelhouse vs DHS
Saturday was a relatively successful day for the Michaelhouse basketball program winning 7 and losing 6 against visitors DHS and filler fixtures from Hilton College.
The first team game pitted the undefeated Michaelhouse team against perennial power house DHS. It was a battle of the star performers as Kwanela Khumalo of Michalehouse scored 26 energetic and powerful points to lead the team in scoring. On the other side was Buyani Ngcemu who must be one of the best schoolboy basketball players in the province at the moment. He continually made crucial baskets to try and keep DHS in the contest.
Early in the fourth quarter the DHS guards started placing extreme pressure on their counterparts and cut the lead to 2 points. But, as was the case the whole afternoon, back would come Michaelhouse lead by Khumalo who was simply to good on the day to stretch the Michaelhouse lead.
Kkumalo was ably supported by KZN Schools team mate JC Oelofse whose deft touches around the basket and feathery outside shooting created many mismatches in the DHS ranks and contributed 17 points of his own. The final score of 69-59 indicates a fairly comfortable day for Michaelhouse but credit must go to the DHS boys as the showed tremendous grit and heart to keep the game close.
Kearsney vs Clifton
Kearsney would be well please on the day winning 12 of the 13 matches the played against Clifton College and Maritzburg College. On the day the Kearnsey College shooters relished playing at home and took full advantage of their home court. Clifton will be well please with the fight shown by their U15A boys.
Hilton College vs Northwood
A good day for Hilton College at home winning 8 and losing 4 against Northwood, Michaelhouse and Grace College. A good home win for Ayanda Shange as he continues to work with his 1st team.
Saints vs Maritzburg College the basketball derby to end all derbies!
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We can expect it all and more come the 6.30pm refs’ Jump-Ball signal and the long-awaited Classic Clash, the PMB Derby to end all Derbies, hits lift-off!!!
Yes KZN10 sports lovers it’s St Charles College firsts vs Maritzburg College firsts 6.30pm this Frosty Friday Night in the KZN capital… and in Saints’ revamped and freshly-named Samukele Khumalo Arena, in honour of the former Saints head prefect and basketball, rugby and soccer star Samke Khumalo, whose life was so tragically cut short when it promised to add so much to our country South Africa.
First team line-ups
Among the glittering additions to this magnificent Saints theatre of basketball are glass-fibre drop-down boards and new stands that have added huge value to the ever-increasing KZN10 demand for fan seats in the pressure-cooker and precocious skill-set bouquet served up by our flagship KZN10 basketball teams, which include the likes of Michaelhouse, Kearsney College, DHS and Westville to name just four.
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While the Harwin Road Side of the Samke Khumalo arena remains much the same, the court at the Astro End has been moved forward to enable a new bank of stands to accommodate the Saints boys, while the visiting boys populate the raised stands at the Gym End and the adult spectator stands that run the length of the Court of Hoops and parallel to Saints premier rugby field, Old Orchards, has been considerably heightened.
Yes fans of KZN10 much of the KZN10 basketball fan-focus is on this long-awaited and much-anticipated St Charles College Maritzburg College showdown.
Those in the know are saying pre-game that it’s way too tough to call a winner but what appears clear is that the team bringing their A-Game will prevail… and if history teaches us anything, by the slenderest of margins.
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Sadly the wet weather forced the officials to cancel all the early matches on the outside courts but the age-group boys who have missed out on their match will definitely not allow that disappointment to diminish their support for their senior schoolmates tonight.
The scheduled St Charles College vs Maritzburg College fixtures, many of which were cancelled due to the slippery outside-courts’ surfaces:
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- Current Saints first team head coach and Head of the Upper School, the former SA standout national basketballer Mr Darren Holcomb, has enviable tactical and technical back-up from the full-time Saints Basketball Specialist Mr Craig Gilchrist, who is also the current SA men’s head coach and a legend of the SA game in his playing days.
Given that the Saints Old Boys are expected to be out in force, one can surmise that Saints go into into this fixture as slight favourites.
But Maritzburg College under head coach Zeke Oosthuis have bounced back from an early-season defeat to Westville and have got their game back on track. Significantly, this week’s training sessions have revealed this: The Red Black & White line-up are in determined mood for an upset.
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It’s set up for a wonderful occasion. The atmosphere, Razmattaz, drum beats, war cries and so much more from both sets of supporters will add an intoxicating rhythm to a festive and passionate atmosphere.
May the best team win!
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Michaelhouse vs DHS
This is another cracker set to play out at House.
Michaelhouse must go into this fixture as favourites as they have been the most dominant of the KZN10 schools and haven’t been beaten by any of the local sides the last season. Playing in front of their expectant supporters will surely motivate them to greater heights.
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DHS head to Michaelhouse after a tough loss at Kearsney. They will be looking to bounce back with a determined display.
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Hilton College vs Northwood
Both schools will be looking to get back on the winning trail with this KZN10 fixture.
The weekend seems set for a determined push by one of these schools.
Hilton will be better as new head coach Ayanda Shange gets his troops organised. Northwood will be at their plucky best.
Kearsney College vs Clifton College
Clifton head to Kearsney quietly confident of a good performance after a solid early-season win against Northwood.
Kearsney, who have set themselves apart as the top basketball programme in the KZN10, will look to dominate at home.
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Westville vs Glenwood
Westville host Glenwood at home with the Westville 2nd team taking on the Glenwood 1st team.
Latest Water polo results 23 January
Water Polo was also in action over this last weekend with all the KZN10 schools competing against each other.
Clifton VS Northwood
Clifton started the year off with a bang scoring a staggering 109 goals whilst conceding only 27. With 7 wins and 1 loss the bragging rights for this week belong to Clifton. Next up for the Northwood 1st team is a trip to Bloemfontein to take part in Itec Grey College 1st team water polo tournament whilst the rest of the school takes on HIlton College at home. Clifton head to Kearsney College
Glenwood VS Saint Charles
Glenwood water polo fared a little better than their Basketball counterparts by winning 2 drawing 1 and losing 1 against Saint Charles. It is worth noting that Saint Charles did not play the Glenwood 1st team. Next up for Glenwood is a battle of the blue bloods as they head to the Chad Le Clos aquatics centre to take on powerhouse Westville Boys who have swept aside Maritzburg College and Michaelhouse the last 2 weekends. Saint Charles take the short trip across the city to take College.
Kearsney VS DHS
A dominant display from Kearnsey as they won 4 lost 1 to DHS on the day, conceding only 15 goals but putting 59 goals past DHS. Next up for DHS is a trip to Michaelhouse, whilst Kearsney can look forward to Clifton College playing them at home.
Michaelhouse VS Westville
Michaelhouse showed some promise as their U14’s had some convincing wins. Overall on the day Michaelhouse won 4 and lost 5. Next up for Michaelhouse is DHS at home whilst Westville hosts Glenwood in midweek fixture on the 22 January 2019.
Hilton College VS Maritzburg College
Hilton showed once again that they are class act of the Midlands KZN10 schools with convincing day against College. Winning 4 drawing 4 and losing 1 doesn’t do justice to their dominance as their wins came with a combined score of 59 to 6. Next up for Hilton College is the long trip to Stellenbosch to take part in the Paul Roos festivall whilst the school takes on Northwood at home. College next host Saint Charles College
22 January
Westville VS Glenwood
Westville again highlighted their status as a water polo powerhouse with a convincing afternoon against visitors Glenwood. Westville on the day played 8 won 7 and lost 1, with an average wining margin of 11 goals to 3, indicating just how dominant they were from top to bottom.
January 19’s KZN10 basketball results throw up interesting pointers
The first full weekend of school basketball matches in the KZN10 took place over this past weekend. Rain did have a say in a few of the clashes but without exception every 1st team got an opportunity to play:
Michaelhouse vs Westville
Of note in this particular fixture was going to be the match-up at 1st team level. Michaelhouse were the form team of Stayers season and they produced a convincing win at the Westville Multipurpose Centre. Michaelhouse 4 victories/Westville 10 victories.
Michaelhouse next host DHS while Westville’s next game – against Glenwood – has been cancelled.
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Clifton vs Northwood
A good win for Clifton 1sts against their Durban North rivals. Northwood won the A team games in the age groups which bodes well for their future performances. The win total – Clifton 4 victories and Northwood 5 victories – indicates a great match-up for the schools.
Clifton next make the journey up to Bothas Hill to take on Kearsney and Northwood travel to Hilton College.
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St Charles College vs Glenwood (Glenwood scores first)
A tough day at the office for the lads from Glenwood – there is hope that they can build on their U16A result as it seems like it was a tightly contested affair.
St Charles will feel relieved to finally get their season under way. As our interview with * Craig Gilchrist suggests, the Maritzburg private school is looking to make waves this season. St Charles 4 victories Glenwood 0.
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Glenwood’s fixture this week against Westville has been cancelled, whilst St Charles play host to Maritzburg College in a 6pm evening game on Friday 25 January 2019.
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This is a match that heralds the culmination of a special day in the life of the 144-year-old institution, the opening and renaming of their revamped basketball venue – splendid facility.
At 10.30am Friday a ceremony will be held at the St Charles College Indoor Centre, in which the facility will be named the Samukele Khumalo Arena, in honour of the recent former Saints head prefect and basketball star whose burgeoning young life, so full of promise, was so tragically cut short.
Come 6pm Friday, just under 8 hours after the christening of the brand new Samukele Khumalo Arena, the much-anticipated local derby between Saints and their cross-town friends Maritzburg College will play out to a packed arena.
Sam, the boys will do you proud.
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DHS vs Kearnsey College
The matches were originally supposed to be held at DHS but the inclement weather which affected most of the KZN10 cricket prevented DHS from defending their home court.
The A team games and 1st team were moved to Kearsney College to at least give the boys a game.
The results indicate that the Kearsney basketball programme is operating at elite level. DHS can be disappointed, as zero victories on the day is not indicative of their quality.
Next up for Kearsney is Clifton at home whilst DHS make the journey up to Balgowan to take on a powerful Michaelhouse side.
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Maritzburg College vs Hilton College
A good set of results for Maritzburg College whilst Hilton could feel that they were slightly underdone coming into this fixture.
With a new coach at the helm of Hilton it may take a few weeks for them to develop an identity but if last season’s results are anything to to go, success is round the corner. College 10 victories – Hilton 1 victory.
Next up for College is, as mentioned in some detail above, St Charles, whilst Hilton host Northwood.
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