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Wollies take the title again at Platinum Inter

Local schools, Ferdies and HTS Potch, battled bravely, but in the end Hoërskool Wolmaransstad took the honours.

The North-West Platinum Inter-high hosted at the NWU McArthur Athletics Stadium was once again a highlight for all the schools involved. From the stands to the track, the schools battled each other to see who would come on top.

Wollies’ athletes were in fantastic form.

In the end, Hoërskool Wolmaransstad came out on top once again claiming the title with 1240 points. Wagpos took second and Fochville third. Ferdinand Postma was the best performing Potch school taking fifth place on 489 points.

Ferdies’ top achievers were Chanté Hook (u15) and Roland Lubinda (u17) who broke the discus and long jump records, respectively. Ferdies’ boys u17 relay teams also broke the meeting record.

Ferdies achieved 29 podium places overall, which includes 9 gold, 6 silver and 14 bronze medals.

Final standings

1. Hoërskool Wolmaransstad – 1240
2. Wagpos – 1168
3. Hoërskool Fochville – 884
4. Hoërskool Schoonspruit – 502
5. Ferdinand Postma – 489
6. Hoërskool Bekker – 476
7. HTS Klerksdorp – 444
8. Aseo – 381
9. Curro Klerksdorp – 284
10. Milner – 140
11. HTS Potchefstroom – 115

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.

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