Hockey Fives - Kearsney College delivered high-intensity action

Hockey Fives. 🏑 Kearsney College Hosts Electrifying Hockey Fives Weekend.

Kearsney College came alive with fast-paced action and fierce competition as 26 teams descended on the campus for a thrilling weekend of Hockey Fives. The modified format—played on a half-sized pitch with five players per side and boundary walls—delivered high-intensity matches packed with speed, skill, and strategy.

Durban High School (DHS) emerged victorious in the boys’ high school division after a nail-biting final against Michaelhouse, while St Mary’s DSG from Kloof dominated the girls’ division, securing the title with a commanding 4–1 win over Maris Stella.

Primary schools joined the festivities in a relaxed, festival-style format, adding to the vibrant spirit of the event and celebrating the joy of the game.

The compact nature of Hockey Fives demands quick thinking, precise control, and relentless energy—qualities that were on full display throughout the weekend. Spectators were treated to a series of tightly contested matches that kept the excitement levels high from start to finish.

Kearsney College extends heartfelt thanks to headline sponsor Belgotex Sport for their invaluable support, along with The Courier Guy, Halfway Ford Waterfall, and MG Waterfall for their generous contributions to the success of the event.

🏆 RESULTS

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

Friday Highlights:

DHS 5–4 Kearsney
Michaelhouse 2–1 Hilton
Kearsney 4–2 St Alban’s
Hilton 5–5 Garsfontein (Hilton won on shootout)
DHS 10–0 Ashton
DHS 3–1 Westville
Hilton 2–5 DHS
DHS 5–2 Michaelhouse
Garsfontein 6–0 Ashton

Saturday Highlights:

Michaelhouse 8–0 Ashton
Kearsney 3–7 Hilton
Michaelhouse 4–4 Westville (Michaelhouse won on shootout)
DHS 4–0 St Alban’s
Garsfontein 1–2 Michaelhouse

Play-offs:

🥇 Final: DHS 3–3 Michaelhouse (DHS won on shootout)
🥉 Hilton College 4–3 Hoërskool Garsfontein
5th/6th: Kearsney College 7–2 Westville Boys’ High
7th/8th: St Alban’s College 5–1 Ashton International College

👧 GIRLS’ DIVISION

St Mary’s DSG claimed the girls’ title with a dominant 4–1 victory over Maris Stella in the final. Epworth High secured third place after edging Ashton College 3–2 in a tightly contested match. Curro Hillcrest rounded out the top five with a 2–1 win over defending champions Danville Park Girls’ High.