Rollers claim victory at Riverview Prep interhouse athletics
The Rollers chalked up their first house victory for the year during Riverview Prep School's interhouse athletics on Friday morning.
During Friday’s interhouse athletics the blue team (Rollers) of Riverview Prep School managed to gather 325 points compared to 316 by the Hornbills in red.
Rivalry between the two houses is friendly and enthusiastic, even among the parents who supported the learners from the shade.
To promote school spirit, endurance and an active lifestyle, all learners of the school were encouraged to participate in all items.
Despite the oppressive heat, three athletes managed to improve records. Ella Ralfe shaved 0,02 seconds off the old u/8 60-metre record of 10,37 seconds. She was also named the junior victrix ludorum with a total of 1 390 ASA points.
Lukhanyo Mlangeni improved the record for girls u/12 1 200m (5:11, 17) with her time of 5:07,53.
In the same item and age group, Yusuf Dadashov improved the boys’ record to 5:17,93 from 5:27,53.
The day’s trophy winners were:
Senior victor ludorum – Lad Mnisi with 1 880 ASA points
Senior victrix ludorum – Nova Sutherland with 2 630 ASA points
Junior victor ludorum – Tendani Mudao with 1 190 ASA points.
Athletes who qualified for the school team participated in the sub-circuit athletics at Laerskool Malelane on Tuesday afternoon.
