Saints hockey celebrates performance
Not only did St Stithians College make it to the finals of the Aitken Hockey Tournament for the first time in 47 years but the school nabbed a phenomenal second place finish.
St Stithians Boys College recently gave it their all, winning a silver medal at the much anticipated Aitken Hockey Tournament.
Hosted by the Bryanston-based school, this celebration of hockey saw St Stithians College take on Jeppe High School for Boys in front of more than 2 000 supporters.
According to Boys’ College sports director Adrian Carter, it was a nail-biting final which saw both teams and coaches bring their very best.
“Both teams had opportunities to win it, when as time was all but up, Jeppe got a corner and sunk it with surgical precision – pure heartbreak for my boys.”
Carter added that while Jeppe continued to set the hockey benchmark for teams in the province, the tournament represented so much more than that.
“Our Saints Knights were up for and rose to the challenge which must have been so inspiring for all our junior hockey players and the bigger Saints hockey community.
“I am so proud of this team for winning the silver medal and making the final for the first time in 47 years.”
The day was not only a celebration of hockey but a celebration of true sportsmanship and deep respect between two remarkable schools, said Carter.
“Congratulations to both teams, coaches, and parents on a spectacular display of hockey on the field and impeccable values throughout. It was a privilege to have been a part of it all.”
Details: St Stithians College 011 577 6100.
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