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National Baseball Championship. College Baseball Achievement.
Congratulations to St Dunstan’s College, Benoni, and its talented baseball players, who have been selected to represent Gauteng at the prestigious 2026 National Baseball Championship. This tournament will be hosted at the Mandela Bay Baseball Club in the Eastern Cape in April 2026. The championship brings together the best young players from across South Africa.
Selected Players
- Ayden van der Westhuizen – U18A Gauteng Team
- Joshua Cook – U18A Gauteng Team
- Liam van der Westhuizen – U18A Gauteng Team
- Joshua Long – U18B Gauteng Team
- Riley Long – U18B Gauteng Team
- Tatum White – U15A Gauteng Team
Why This Matters
- The National Baseball Championship is the premier youth baseball event in South Africa, showcasing provincial talent and serving as a pathway to national team opportunities.
- Gauteng is traditionally one of the strongest provinces in baseball, with a deep talent pool and a history of producing players for international competitions.
- St Dunstan’s College continues to demonstrate its commitment to sporting excellence, with multiple students excelling at provincial and national levels.
Additional Highlights
- The Gauteng Provincial Baseball Council (GPBC) ran extensive selection tournaments across districts (Sedibeng, Tshwane, Easterns, Johannesburg Central) to identify top players.
- The championship will feature age divisions from U10 to U18, with Gauteng fielding competitive teams across all categories.
- This achievement reflects not only individual talent but also the strength of the baseball program at St Dunstan’s College.
St Dunstan’s College is immensely proud of these young athletes and wishes them every success as they represent Gauteng and St Dunstan’s College on the national stage. Their dedication, teamwork, and passion for the sport inspire us all.
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