The 2019 Herald/NWU Sports Star of the Year awards was a brilliant reflection of the sporting talent at school level in Potchefstroom. 71 stars received the plaudits at a glittering function at the NWU Alumni Hall on Tuesday, 29 October. André Pretorius was the guest speaker for the evening and the former Springbok fly half, 2007 Rugby World Cup winner and current Leopards and NWU Varsity Cup coach, delivered a fitting couple of anecdotes for the young sportsmen and women of this generation. The MC for the evening, Koos de Villiers, was also at his energetic and entertaining best on a memorable evening for everyone involved. Photos: Wouter Pienaar

Here is a list of all the winners as well as photos of the evening:

2019 Herald/NWU Sports Star of the Year: Winners Editors award for achievement in a sport

1. Lunga May – Rugby
2. Bokamoso Setshoaro – Soccer
3. Karabelo Matlawe – Cricket

SA Colours

4. Renize Els – Judo
5. Anais Saayman – Skaak
6. Erwee Mostert – Skyfskiet
7. Marco Botha – Karate
8. Angeleah Moss – Onderwaterhokkie
9. Keenan Twigg – Rugby

Soccer

10. Junior boys – David Sikhosana
11. Senior Boys – Lesego Bodigelo
12. Senior Girls – Samantha Moloi

Swimming (boys)

13. o.14 – Janco Uys
14. o.15 – Tiaan Rossouw
15. o.16 – Juandré Uys
16. o.17 – Theo Ferreira
17. Senior – William Slaughter

Swimming (girls)

18. o.14 – Anika Rossouw
19. o.15 – Chazél Orton
20. o.16 – Jana van Oudtshoorn
21. o.17 – Idelé du Toit
22. Senior – Bianca Opperman

Mountain biking (girls)

23. o.14 – Zanri Grobbelaar
24. o.15 – Ansuné Fourie
25. o.16 – Karli Beukes
26. Senior – Joné van Eeden

Mountain biking (boys)

27. o.14 – Ernie Roets
28. o.15 – Johnathan du Plooy

Tennis (girls)

29. o.15 – Marjuzél Venter
30. o.16 – Anika van der Westhuizen
31. o.17 – Lara van der Merwe
32. Senior – Roney Yssel

Tennis (boys)

33. o.15 – Jan-Hendrik Botha
34. o.17 – Phillip Botha
35. Senior – MC Venter

Hockey (boys)

36. o.14 – Jan Adriaan van Wyk
37. o.16 – Michael van Rooyen
38. o.17 – Martin Landman
39. Senior – FC de Villiers

Hockey (girls)

40. o.14 –Anica Swart
41. o.15 – Riandi Boshoff
42. o.16 – Mardi Swart
43. o.17 – Marlize Jordaan
44. Senior – Jhenelle de Villiers

Athletics (girls)

45. o.14- Petra Steinmann
46. o.15 – Janise Nell
47. Karmen Fouché
48. o.17 – Miandi van Staden
49. Senior – Anina van Zyl

Athletics (boys)

50. o.14 – Rico Leijenaar
51. o.15 – Armand Willemse
52. o.16 – Wian van der Merwe
53. o.17 – Nardus Swart
54. Senior – Marthinus du Preez

Cross Country (girls)

55. o.16 – Danielle Verster
56. Senior – Cara du Preez

Cross Country (boys)

57. o.16 – Gerrit Muntingh
58. Senior – Abrie Kruger

Cricket

59. o.15 – Corné Prinsloo
60. o.16 – Wendel Osuala
61. o.17 – Christopher de Freitas
62. Senior – Van Zyl Smit

Rugby

63. o.14 – Adriaan van Wyk
64. o.15 – Moller van den Berg
65. o.16 – Stephan Labuschagne
66. Senior – Moabi Khoza

Netball

67. o.14 – Ashlyn Botha
68. o.15 – Mecaylin Kleyn
69. o.16 – Sunel Smit
70. o.17 – Martiné Jordaan
71. Senior – Emerizé Swart