Die Wilge High School created history when they claimed their first-ever LSEN Inter-Schools athletics title in the school’s 70-year history.
Die Wilge’s athletes collectively secured an impressive 105 medals on the day, consisting of 43 gold, 34 silver, and 28 bronze medals.
17 athletes will also go on to represent the school at the SA Championships in April. This showcases the depth of talent at the school.
Several individual athletes earned top honours for their performances.
Mohau Lesemola, Mnr Attie Rudd (Headmaster) and Jessica Deysel. Photo: Supplied Casey-Lee Vermeulen. Photo: Supplied Die Wilge High School’s Athletics team. Photo: Supplied. Kghauhelo Khantsa in action. Photo: Supplied
Mohau Lesemola received the trophies for Best Middle-Distance Athlete as well as Best Single Outstanding Performance, underlining his talent.
In the girls division, Jessica Deysel was crowned as the Senior Victrix Ludorum for an overall top performance.
Die Wilge’s SA athletes: Donell Stoffberg, Michael Cloete, Zandre’ Frylinck, Recardo Myburgh, Mohau Lesemola
Casey-Lee Vermeulen, Jessica Deysel, Mamello Kgomotshwana, Nonhlanhla Viphaza, Boitumelo Pitsi, Thembi Makatsane, Mbali Rheretyane
Lethabo Lengana, Vuyani Mpalweni, Katleho Emphokile
Absent from the photo (Amogelang Tsheole, Michael Sepeng) “This achievement is incredibly special for our school,” stated Michelle Knoetze, the athletics organiser of the school.
“To win the LSEN Inter for the first time in 70 years is something our athletes, coaches and the entire Die Wilge community can be proud of.”
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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.
