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Promising footballer makes West Rand proud

Matthew was chosen to be part of the West Rand Team and was appointed vice-captain.

 

The King’s School West Rand (KSWR) is likely to have a soccer star in its midst.

The promising footballer and Grade 7 KSWR learner, Matthew Pretorius, represented the West Rand Primary Schools District Soccer Team in the Bill Stewart Tournament. Matthew’s team was made up of players from two teams from the West Rand Primary School Region. They are the West Rand Team and the Protea Team.

Young footballer Matthew Pretorius. Photos: Supplied.

Matthew was chosen to be part of the West Rand Team and was appointed vice-captain. During the course of the tournament, which took place from 26 June to 30 June at Discovery, Matthew played 10 matches.

His team performed well and finished 15th overall among the 22 teams participating in the tournament. They came from across the country.

The other half of the West Rand Team – the Protea Team – was placed 5th overall.

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