With dozens of schools competing at Krugersdorp High School’s (KHS) Best of the West festival for high schools from March 6 to 7, the school has released the results and highlighted what the event is all about.

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KHS principal Ivan Baley welcomed the community to the festival and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to host the tournament.

Festival director Cassandra Bergé said the festival has, for two decades, brought schools together on KHS grounds to compete in netball and hockey.

“This was a profoundly nostalgic weekend, as it marked the 20th anniversary as well.

Back in 2006, I was a wide-eyed Grade Nine learner eagerly participating in the festival to raise funds for a tour in England,” she said.

She shared some fun facts about the festival, including that in its early years, both primary and high schools competed over the same weekend, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

“As the festival grew in popularity, it became necessary to split it over two weekends due to the increasing number of participants,” she explained.

Over the two weekends, more than 200 teams converged on the KHS campus, translating to around 2 000 players.

During the primary school weekend, about 232 thrilling games took place on our courts, while the high school weekend featured 234 exciting matches,” she said.

And despite occasional rain, the weather did not dampen the competitive spirit or excitement on the courts.

Midstream, KHS and Norkem Park shine

Over the two days, several schools stood out for their attacking flair, disciplined defence, and strong teamwork, delivering some of the most impressive performances of the festival. Among them were Midstream High School, KHS, Norkem Park, Crawford Lonehill, Potch Girls and Alma Mater.

Midstream High School proved dominant across the U14A and U19A divisions, impressing with fast, clinical play and sharp finishing. Their U19A side secured the biggest win of the festival, defeating Westonaria 32–6.

The home team, KHS, excelled in multiple divisions, particularly U15A and U19A, drawing energy from strong home support and executing disciplined game plans. Norkem Park showcased their trademark resilience, with their U19B and U14A teams displaying grit in closely contested matches, including a hard-fought 11–6 victory over Potch Girls.

Crawford Lonehill also caught the eye, with their high-scoring U14A and U15A teams impressing spectators through speed, accurate passing, and consistent goal-scoring.

Potch Girls remained competitive in the U16A and U17A divisions, using clever tactics and precise finishing to secure several key wins. Meanwhile, Alma Mater showed flashes of brilliance across various divisions, particularly in U19A and U16A, marking themselves as a team to watch.

Jannas first team shines at Best of the West Tournament

Hoërskool Jan Viljoen High School’s first netball team (U19A) girls had an exciting and action-packed weekend at the tournament. Throughout the competition, the team showed great resilience, determination and team spirit, facing strong opponents with courage and focus.

The tournament brought a mixed bag of results (wins and losses), but every match was full of energy and excitement. The girls fought for every ball and supported each other both on and off the court, demonstrating true sportsmanship and commitment.

This experience provided valuable lessons for the team, helping them grow as players while enjoying the thrill of competitive netball.

We are incredibly proud of how they represented the school and the positive attitude they maintained throughout the weekend,” said Jannas netball coach, Megan da Silva.

Netball results (selected standout matches only):

U14A:
• AGPS 1–10 Alma Mater
• Crawford Lonehill 20–5 Alma Mater
• Midstream 22–2 Westonaria
• Norkem Park 8–0 St Teresa’s
• KHS 8–5 Potch Girls
• Potch Girls 13–0 AGPS

U15A:
• KHS 11–1 Bryanston
• Crawford Lonehill 8–5 Crawford Ruimsig
• Midstream 7–3 Holy Rosary
• Bryanston 4–6 Midstream
• Potch Girls 3–1 Alma Mater
• Norkem Park 5–2 Crawford Ruimsig
• KHS 9–4 Holy Rosary

U16A:
• Midstream 12–8 KHS
• Norkem Park 11–6 Westonaria
• Potch Girls 17–7 Westonaria
• Alma Mater 8–3 AGPS
• Crawford Lonehill 7–3 Norkem Park
• Bryanston 16–0 Pretoria-Wes

U17A:
• Potch Girls 7–0 Jeppe
• Westonaria 11–8 Midstream
• KHS 12–7 De La Salle
• Pretoria-Wes 3–6 De La Salle
• AGPS 0–17 Holy Rosary

U19A:
• Midstream 32–6 Westonaria
• KHS 22–13 Crawford Lonehill
• Jeppe 6–14 Midstream
• Jan Viljoen 11–10 Westonaria
• Norkem Park 8–17 Crawford Lonehill
• Alma Mater 10–7 Crawford Lonehill
• KHS 18–10 St Teresa’s• Jan Viljoen 14–13 Crawford Ruimsig

U19B:
• Norkem Park U19B 11–6 Potch Girls U19B
• De La Salle U19B 14–3 Edenvale U17B
• Jeppe U19B 7–16 Edenvale U19B
• Zeerust U19B 8–1 Aster PVT U16B

U14B + U15B (Selected):
• De La Salle U15B 8–4 Edenvale U15B
• Jeppe U15B 7–4 Crawford Lonehill U14B
• De La Salle U14B 11–2 Jeppe U14B