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Water Polo. Kearsney 1st Team Shines at Northwood Stayers Tournament.
The Kearsney College 1st team water polo squad delivered an outstanding performance at the annual Northwood Stayers Tournament, showcasing skill, resilience, and teamwork throughout the weekend.
This year’s tournament was held later than usual due to a change in the school calendar, resulting in the absence of several top teams—including Affies, Hilton, and DHS—who were unavailable due to final exams.
Despite fielding a younger-than-usual side, Kearsney dominated their pool with a string of convincing victories:
- Kearsney defeated Glenwood 19–5
- Kearsney defeated Michaelhouse Invitational 16–4 (against a non-Grade 11 side)
- Kearsney defeated Northwood 10–6
- Kearsney defeated Maritzburg College 10–3
Advancing to the semi-finals, Kearsney faced Clifton, who had previously lost to Westville 7–1 in pool play. In a tightly contested match, Kearsney fell just short, losing 7–9. Grade 10 standout Max Mills delivered a remarkable performance, scoring six of Kearsney’s seven goals.
In the 3rd/4th place playoff, Kearsney bounced back with a hard-fought 10–8 win over Westville Boys’ High, securing a well-deserved third-place finish.
The tournament also saw notable individual milestones, with three players earning prestigious caps:
- Max Mills – 50 caps
- James Whatmore – 50 caps
- Rourke Stacey – 100 caps
Kearsney’s performance reflects the depth of talent and promising future of the squad. Well done to the players and coaching staff on a memorable tournament.
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