In their match against Morningside Country Club (MCC), long-serving Northerns forward Michael Veliotes celebrated a magnificent 150 appearances for the club, while Tyron Lloyd played his 50th match for the Benoni outfit.
On his landmark achievement, Veliotes commented: “It has been a great personal journey for me.
“I am proud to have played this many games for the best hockey side on the East Rand.”
- Meanwhile, the Benoni Northerns men’s second hockey side, playing in the SGHA Winter Men’s Fourth League, overcame St Martin’s Alumni 2-1 to maintain a strong position in the league.