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Sizzling stick and ball action at school sport clash

Fast and furious end-to-end action at St Catherine's

THE constant morning drizzle on Saturday failed to put a damper on the stick and ball action taking place at St Catherine’s School, when eleven local primary schools competed in a fun U13 Hockey and Netball Festival.

Felixton College’s Roxy Neumann dribbles the ball towards the goal box during her game
PHOTO: Richard Springorum

Girls aged U13 and under competed in 15-minute one-way match-up’s on the day resulting in fast and furious end-to-end action.

Empangeni Christian School’s Bandile Mthethwa was in action on the day
PHOTO: Richard Springorum

The hockey ladies competed on the mini astroturf with seven players and no goal keeper, resulting in a ton of goals.

Empangeni Preparatory’s Sbonga Shazi looks to play a pass during her match-up against Richards Bay Christian School
PHOTO: Richard Springorum

Schools that competed on the day were – Bluff Club (Durban), Grantham Park Primary School, Felixton College, Heuwelland, Hluhluwe Primary, Richards Bay Christian School, Hluhluwe Privaat Skool, St Catherine’s, Veldenvlei, Empangeni Christian School and Empangeni Preparatory School.

Empangeni Christian School’s Aphile Zwane takes a shot at goal, as Felixton College’s Jessica Fernandes attempts to block her
PHOTO: Richard Springorum

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