Curro Salt Rock’s successful netball first team added another trophy to their cabinet in Vryheid last weekend.

They did so at a combined Hoërskool Vryheid tournament, which also hosted Curro’s 7s rugby team alongside the netballers.

Hoërskool Vryheid Fast 5 Netball Tournament 

Curro won seven of their eight games, beating all-comers to add another trophy to the cabinet. Matches were two halves of seven minutes each in an eight-team league, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs.

Curro finished second on the log after registering their only defeat against Hoërskool Piet Retief in the group stage. However, a stunning semi-final display against Hoërskool Pionier saw the Salt Rock school advance to the final where they once again met Piet Retief.

The girls would not be denied during the second meeting, winning a close-fought encounter by two points to take the title.

Results

• Beat Hoërskool Landbou 30-6
• Beat Ferrum High School 10-8
• Beat Ulundi High School 27-0
• Beat Hoërskool Vryheid won 18-14
• Lost to Hoërskool Piet Retief 11-15
• Beat Hoërskool Pionier 10-8
• Semi Final vs Hoërskool Pionier: Won 16-7
• Gold Final vs Hoërskool Piet Retief: Won 9-7

First team vice-captain, Zuleika de Lange, was awarded Player of the Tournament for a stellar all-round performance.

“This tournament was an incredible experience, allowing us to showcase our skills and hard work on the netball court,” said De Lange.

“Being part of the 1st team and earning Player of the Tournament is an honour and a big achievement in my netball career.”

Head coach Chene Gissing said she was proud of her team.

“They played their hearts out in every single match. The team dynamic was incredible, and they never gave up,” she said.

Gissing added that the best part of the tournament was seeing the girls come together as a unit and supporting one another.

“Their bond, both on and off the court, is something special. It’s a privilege to be part of this team,” she said.

Hoërskool Vryheid Rugby 7s Tournament

Curro Salt Rock sent both an U15 and U17 team to the 7s rugby competition on Friday and Saturday (August 8 and 9).

The U17 team had an impressive tournament, winning three of their four matches on the way to a semi-final defeat against Volksrust High School.

The U15’s endured a difficult draw but will take positive lessons from competing against strong opposition.

Curro head of rugby, Sifiso Shabangu, said he was proud of the way the players represented the school.

“It was an exciting and memorable experience, especially as it was the first tour for most of the players,” said Shabangu.

“The U17 side put in an impressive showing, demonstrating skill, composure and teamwork throughout the day.”

U17 Results

• Curro Salt Rock 19 – 17 Vryheid High School
• Curro Salt Rock 17 – 10 Amajuba High School
• Cup Quarter-Final: Curro Salt Rock 20 – 0 Khanyanjalo School
• Cup Semi-Final: Curro Salt Rock 12 – 31 Volksrust High School

U15 Results

• Amajuba 24 – 7 Curro Salt Rock
• Pionier 59 – 0 Curro Salt Rock
• Bowl Semi-Final: Curro Salt Rock 0 – 42 Khanyanjalo School

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