St Stithians’ netball teams have their eyes firmly on the ball

The results of the District Netball Championships held at St Stithians on 25 June proved that the school’s netball teams are hard to beat.

Karen Prinsloo, deputy head at St Stithians, was particularly proud of the standard of play. “This is the first time we have had medal winners in all age groups. The teams came out of the championships with two golds, two silvers and a bronze – an outstanding achievement!”

However, Prinsloo had compliments for all the teams that played in the championships. “The standard of school netball in this country is very high, and it’s gratifying to see so many schools encouraging their girls to achieve excellence. The support for the game is growing, and we expect to see some of the exceptional talent shown at the championships to be nurtured to international levels.”

The finals were fiercely contested, with many of the games going to extra time.

“Our first team narrowly lost to St Andrews by one goal in extra time – it was a really exciting game to watch, with the supporters very vocal in their encouragement,” concluded Prinsloo. “Congratulations to all the teams that took part in the championships, and our thanks to all the coaches, players, umpires and organisers for a most successful end to the season.”

The results of the District Netball Championships are:

U14:

First – Brescia

Second – St Mary’s

Third – St Stithians

Fourth – St Andrews

U15:

First – St Stithians

Second – St Peters

Third – Leeuwenhof

Fourth – St Mary’s

U16:

First – Leeuwenhof

Second – St Stithians

Third – St Andrews

Fourth – St Peters

Second teams:

First – St Stithians

Second – Beaulieu

Third – St Andrews

Fourth – Leeuwenhof

First teams:

First – St Andrews

Second – St Stithians

Third – Beaulieu

Fourth – Redhill