Interschools Cross Country – Camps Bay High School

Interschools Cross Country. 329 Athletes Conquered the Inter Schools Cross Country League Race at Camps Bay High School. The scenic surroundings of Camps Bay High School played host to last week’s Inter Schools Cross Country League Race, drawing 329 athletes from across the Cape Peninsula. The challenging course, winding through The Glen forest, proved to be a true test of endurance for the participants.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Camps Bay High School’s Head of Sport, Ms. Busi Ngcwama, and Head of Cross Country, Ms. Juliah Mabaya, for their dedication in organising this successful event. Special recognition is also extended to Camps Bay High School parents, Paul and Tanya Goddard for their invaluable support. Paul Goddard played a pivotal role in the event’s success. He meticulously ensured the course was safe and clear of branches for all runners, dedicating hours to removing obstacles such as branches and ensuring the path was clear.

The final results from the race:

8 Km Boys U19:

• 1st: N. Oscroft – SACS
• 2nd: Bernard Lombaard – Rondebosch Boys
• 3rd: Leon Lubemba – Voortrekker
• Camps Bay High School’s Akho Mayapi secured 4th place and Zaccai Kritzinger finished 14th.

6 Km Girls U19:

• 1st: Abigail Bester – Reddam Constantia
• 2nd: Isabella Tooley – Herschel
• 3rd: Lena Wiroth – Reddam Atlantic

8 Km Boys U19:

• 1st: N. Oscroft – SACS
• 2nd: Bernard Lombaard – Rondebosch Boys
• 3rd: Leon Lubemba – Voortrekker
• Camps Bay High School’s Akho Mayapi secured 4th place and Zaccai Kritzinger finished 14th.

6 Km Girls U19:

• 1st: Abigail Bester – Reddam Constantia
• 2nd: Isabella Tooley – Herschel
• 3rd: Lena Wiroth – Reddam Atlantic

6 Km Boys U17:

• 1st: R. Scott – Rondebosch Boys
• 2nd: Grant Hacking – American International School
• 3rd: Luke Henderson – Westerford

6 Km Girls U17:

• 1st: Scarlett van der Merwe – Jan van Riebeeck
• 2nd: Chanel Du Plessis – St. Cyprians
• 3rd: Kasia Liebenberg – Westerford

6 Km Boys U16:

• 1st: Christian Maier – SACS
• 2nd: D. Powell – SACS
• 3rd: James Osmond – Fish Hoek

4 Km Girls U16:

• 1st: Eva Herbertson – St. Cyprians
• 2nd: Abygael Kew – Westerford
• 3rd: Jessica Smith – Reddam Constantia

4 Km Boys U15:

• 1st: Jonty Mertens – Reddam House Constantia
• 2nd: George Nuttall – Rondebosch Boys
• 3rd: C. Chitonge – SACS

4 Km Girls U15:

• 1st: Teagan Hudson – Fish Hoek
• 2nd: Isabella Herbertson – St. Cyprians
• 3rd: Isabella Blaser – American International School

4 Km Boys U14:
1st: Adam Hodgson – Milnerton
2nd: Caleb Hunter – Fish Hoek
3rd: Eshaan Banoo – Fish Hoek

Camps Bay High School’s Blake van Wyk finished in 13th place.

4 Km Girls U14:
1st: E. Gardner – Rustenburg
2nd: Amy Gold – Springfield Convent
3rd: Anna Chernyk – Camps Bay

In addition to Camps Bay High School’s Anna Chernyk’s great podium finish, Sophia Goddard, despite injury showed resilience, finishing in 17th place.

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Photo credit: Stephen Symons

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