Fourways and Bryanston high schools lock horns in highly anticipated derby day

For the last two years, both Fourways and Bryanston high schools have had to keep their rivalry on ice due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 15, 2022

Khomotso Makgabutlane 1 minute read

Chestnut Dlamini from Fourways throws the ball to an available player in the match against Bryanston. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The sporting rivalry between two high schools in the north of Johannesburg shows a high level of intensity after missing sports for the last two years.

A Fourways centre keeps possession of the ball against Bryanston. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Fourways and Bryanston high schools put on a showcase of hockey, rugby and netball matches on May 6 and 7.

Abby Neilson of Fourways High School slaps the ball forward in the match against Bryanston High School. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The first teams of Fourways High School swapped out their traditional red and blue kits for black and grey for an initiative in standing against gender-based violence. Bryanston High players also supported the initiative, swopping their blue socks for socks with black with white stripes.
There was a high turnout on the day with many current and former learners from both schools also wearing black.

Fourways High player Jordan van de Werken keeps possession of the ball. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The day started with the first team girls hockey. Three goals by Tatenda Kandava and one by Abby Neilson gave Fourways High their win for the day. A close match in the boys’ hockey saw a victory for Fourways thanks to an early, and only goal, by Fourways player Siya Phakathi.
On the netball courts, Bryanston’s first team put pressure on Fourways in the last chukka with a flurry of goals scored to close a large gap. The hosts managed to pull back and a ensure very tight match against Bryanston down to the last whistle.

Tshepang Mahlakaro makes her way back to the centre spot to restart play against Fourways. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The highly anticipated rugby match between the two saw Bryanston score the first try of the match to take an early lead in the game. After many tackles and try-scoring opportunities from both sides, hosts Fourways found themselves in the lead 20–10. A serious head injury to a Bryanston player saw the match end early and Fourways was crowned the winners in the match.

Thabo Pule keeps the ball away from Kutloano Letsoalo in the first team match. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The first team scores of the day are:
q Boys hockey: Fourways High 1–0 Bryanston High
q Girls hockey: Fourways High 4–0 Bryanston High
q Netball: Fourways High 21–18 Bryanston High
q Rugby: Fourways High 20–10 Bryanston High