Glen Austin High inter-house athletics strongly contested

Glen Austin High School sports coordinator urge young athletes to take the inter-house athletics competition seriously because they can make a name for themselves in it.

Sphiwe Masilela

February 19, 2024

Omontle Motaung and Bokamoso Rapoo strongly contest the 100m race for their respective houses. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

The Glen Austin High School inter-house athletics were fiercely contested by the upcoming athletes.

The school’s sports ground was packed to the rafters on February 2 when the learners competed in various sporting codes. Learners cheered their team – which was made up of four houses – Eagles, Cheaters, Sharks, and Elephants.

Mubona Thovhakale leads the race ahead of the U15 relay to give her house a top finish. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

Sports coordinator at the school, Temba Mhlafuna said the Eagles house were victorious on the day with a collective points accumulation of 187.

They were followed by Cheaters (151), Sharks (104) and Elephants (98). Mhlafuna said he was pleased that each house and its athletes put in a great effort and competition was close throughout the 100m, and relay races.

Vakana Malovhele (13) and Aluwani Lavhelani run firmly with the batons in their hands. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

“The top athletes from number one to three will proceed to represent the school at the cluster competition on February 9. We have placed them according to their rankings after the competitions starting with number 14 together with their points.”

Molwandla Mangotlo and Oratile Ndlovu run to pass the baton to the next team member. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

He said the school also acknowledged the captains and vice captains of the houses, having started off the year with great spirit and camaraderie.

Qhamani Ndinisa tries to catch Jeff Modika in the U17 relay. Photo: Sphiwe Masilela

“We would like to wish all the athletes well. As the school, we hope they will present us well and progress to the provincial level. They will get all the support they need from us. This is a great competition because some of the top South African athletes started their journey through inter-house athletics.”

The athlete who does well at the clusters will then qualify to compete against other Midrand schools. Winners will then proceed to a provincial level where they will lock horns with schools across Gauteng.

If they do well, then they will have a chance to go as far as the nationals.