Westgold U13s crowned Rand West cricket champions

A strong campaign sees the local side bounce back from an early loss to secure the Division 2 championship title.

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The Westgold U13 cricket champions. Photo: Supplied

Laerskool Westgold Primary School’s U13 cricket team is the Rand West U13 Cricket Division 2 champion after an impressive campaign.

The team won four of its five league matches, with its only defeat coming against Randfontein Primary School in the opening game. Westgold bounced back to finish top of the table before winning their semi-final.

On September 21, they faced Randfontein Primary again at Laerskool Westgold Primary and secured the title with another strong performance.

Captain Asher Katazuka with Westgold principal Christo Hugo. Photo: Supplied

Coach Bennie Beyleveld praised the team, co-coaches Les Eksteen and Thabo Sere, and captain Asher Katazuka, who was also selected for the Gauteng West Cricket Team.

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Westgold U13s crowned Rand West cricket champions

A strong campaign sees the local side bounce back from an early loss to secure the Division 2 championship title.

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