Slam dunk for Saints tournament
BRYANSTON – The school welcomed over 20 teams on the weekend of February 12 from schools across the country to compete among the best of the best.
The courts at St Stithians College came alive as the school was finally able to host its U16 basketball tournament.
The school welcomed more than 20 teams from schools across the country on the weekend of February 12 to compete among the best of the best.
According to the school’s media, PR and communications manager Annie Fyfe-Hitchings, it was a pleasure to finally host the fourth edition of the much-anticipated basketball tournament after almost two years of the non-competitive sport.
“You could sense the eagerness of the participants to play and from day one the excitement of the teams was palpable,” she said.
The tournament welcomed Bryanston’s very own Michael Mount Waldorf back after a two-year absence and newcomers, Morningside’s Redhill School.
St Stithians entered two teams into this year’s tournament, its U16 and U15 sides.
“The U15s proved to be the toast of the tournament and won many hearts with their gutsy play. Without a doubt they claimed the scalps of many U16 schools including a one-point overtime win against rivals St Johns College U16s,” said Fyfe-Hitchings.
The U15 team finished in seventh place overall while the U16 team, who also had a phenomenal tournament, took home the bronze in third place.
First place went to Kearsney College (Durban) and St Albans College (Pretoria) took home second place.
Other schools in the Sandton community that competed – St David’s Marist Inanda finished in ninth place, Michael Mount Waldorf finished in 16th place while Redhill School finished in 20th place.
St Stithians College development team Lethukuthula Secondary School from Kathlehong also had the opportunity to compete in the tournament with the help of sponsor Cross Trainer.
“Although the boys, who are all still in the U15 age group, didn’t fare so well, a lot of experience was gained, and the boys promised a different ball game next year when they return as U16s.”
Fyfe-Hitchings added that if this year’s competition was anything to go by, the college eagerly looks forward to hosting an even bigger and better tournament next year.
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