Hockey

Ashton’s boys’ and girls’ hockey teams delivered a flawless set of results against Reddam House Umhlanga, with all six teams finishing undefeated.

The boys’ teams put on a commanding display, with the U14A side winning 5-1, the U16A triumphing 3-0, and the 1st team overcoming Reddam 3-1.

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The girls were even more emphatic, dismantling their opponents with a combined 16 goals to zero across three matches. The U14As won 5-0, the U16As cruised to a 6-0 victory, and the 1st team shut out Reddam 5-0, completing a clean sweep.

Netball

While the Action Netball teams faced a tougher run in their final fixtures, they still secured three strong wins from seven matches, including standout performances from the 1st and 2nd teams.

The 1st team beat Durban Girls’ College 25-12 in a commanding display, while the 2nd team produced a notable upset, defeating Crawford La Lucia’s 1st team 24-17. The U15A side also celebrated a convincing 24-12 win over St Mary’s DSG.

“It’s been an incredible term for our Action Netball teams,” said head coach Geena Taljaard.

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“We have a strong focus on hard work, perseverance, and building a united team culture. I’m especially proud of our first team, who have shown great commitment, growth, and leadership both on and off the court.”

While the indoor campaign brought mixed outcomes, Ashton’s outdoor netballers were unstoppable. All four teams went undefeated against Reddam Umhlanga, scoring a combined 132 goals and conceding only nine.

“We’ve laid a solid foundation, and as we prepare for the outdoor season, this is only the beginning,” said Taljaard.

Rugby

Friday Night Lights returned to Ashton with a thrilling set of rugby fixtures. The U15A team lit up the evening with a clinical 71-12 victory over Curro Salt Rock, showcasing pace, structure, and excellent support play.

Coach Kevin Buck praised their execution and maturity.

“The team displayed excellent support play, clinical finishing and a clear understanding of their game plan,” he said.

“This dominant performance signals a promising season ahead, with the U15 squad already laying down a marker as a team to watch.”

The much‑anticipated main match saw Ashton’s 1st XV take on Hoërskool Kuswag in front of packed stands and roaring school support.

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Ashton struck first, with hooker Zamil Shumaiz powering over the line before flyhalf Dino Bezuidenhout added the conversion for a 7-0 halftime lead. But Kuswag surged back in the second half, scoring three unanswered tries to claim a 19-7 win.

Despite the loss, head of rugby Craig Currin hailed the atmosphere as one of the best yet.

“This was the first full school compulsory of the season, and I am so proud of the turnout from not only our students and their families but from all the other friends and families of Ashton in our greater Ballito community,” he said.

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