WATCH: Horizon International High School defends its basketball title
The tournament brings fun and brotherhood among the players.
The back-and-forth action made a thrilling match when Horizon International High School defended their trophy against Mondeor High School in this year’s Horizon International High School Basketball Tournament.
The tournament was held at the Portuguese Hall in Turffontein on February 28. The school has been hosting the tournament since 2016. Eight high schools from around Johannesburg South and beyond participated.
Organiser Adam Mbele congratulated Horizon International High School for defeating Mondeor High School by 19-17 in a very entertaining final.
“By winning this year, it means Horizon International High School defended the trophy that they won last year. Congratulations as well to Forest High School for winning the bronze medal after defeating Sir John Adamson High School by 22-12. The aim and purpose of these tournaments is to create cohesion and friendships through sports. Horizon International High School is looking forward to hosting 24 primary schools in a soccer tournament in May,” he said.
Grade 12 learner, Owethu Mkhonza (17) from Mondeor High School, said the game was great. “We performed very well as a team.
@southern.courierThe back-and-forth action made a thrilling match when Horizon International High School defended their trophy against Mondeor High School in this year’s Horizon International High School Basketball Tournament.
The tournament helps us to come together and build lasting friendships. It is not all about winning, but also about having fun.
“I fell in love with the game at a very young age because of my dad, Ntokozo Mkhonza, he is my inspiration. However, I look up to Stephen Curry; he is my role model,” explained Owethu.
Horizon International High School learner Thabo Hlatshwayo said the games helped them de-stress from schoolwork. “It allows us to express ourselves. The game wasn’t bad, but we could have played better. We need to fix a few mistakes and stay as aggressive as possible. Be in control and don’t rush our play, stay composed,” he said.
Komohelo Likotsi from Sir John Adamson High School said they had their moments to push the ball offensively.
“We struggled to get the ball. The difference is that we couldn’t catch the ball. We need to improve on that and catch the ball after a break. I like this tournament as it brings out team spirit, fun, brotherhood and winning,” he said.
