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RHS reigns supreme in hockey showdown against Jannas

RHS's hockey teams showed grit and composure as they outplayed Jannas to secure a clean sweep of victories.

The girls’ hockey teams of Randfontein High School (RHS) produced a clean sweep of victories against Hoërskool Jan Viljoen High School in a tightly contested set of matches played last Thursday, April 30, on Jannas’ home ground.

The fixtures showcased discipline, determination and clinical finishing across all age groups.

The RHS players run down the spirit tunnel before the game. Photo: Maverick Gqoba
The Jannas team readies to do battle as they run down the spirit tunnel. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

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The U15 side set the tone for the afternoon with a hard-fought 1–0 victory. In a match defined by strong defensive structures from both teams, RHS managed to break the deadlock with a well-worked goal and held their nerve to secure the narrow win.

Building on that momentum, the U16 team delivered a more commanding performance, claiming a 2–0 triumph. Their attacking play was more fluid, allowing them to convert opportunities while maintaining a solid defensive line that kept their opponents at bay.

A Jannas player showcases her skills as she retrieves the ball. Photo: Maverick Gqoba
The first team girls battle it out for possession. Photo: Maverick Gqoba
The U16 players from both teams sprint to gain possession. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

The highlight of the day came in the first team match, where spectators were treated to a tense and evenly balanced contest. With both sides battling for dominance and chances limited, the game seemed destined for a draw. However, dramatically, RHS found the breakthrough in the final minutes, scoring the decisive goal to edge the match 1–0.

The winning U16 hockey girls from RHS. Photo: Maverick Gqoba
The first team from Jannas with their coach, Gazelle Kylander. Photo: Maverick Gqoba
The first team hockey girls from RHS. Photo: Maverick Gqoba

The trio of victories reflects the depth of talent and strong preparation within the RHS hockey programme, while Jannas showed resilience and competitiveness across all fixtures despite the results.

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Maverick Gqoba

A loyal West Rand resident, Maverick is a skilled radio journalist with a National Diploma in Media Studies from Boston Media House (2021), majoring in Radio Broadcasting and minoring in Journalism. Known for being adaptable, solution-driven and a strong team player, he excels in written and verbal reporting, video production, photography and other core journalism functions. Maverick joined the Herald team on 2 February 2026 and is passionate about serving society.

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