Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament – Day 1: And the Beat Drops

Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament – Day 1: And the Beat Drops

The curtains lifted, the spotlight hit the turf, and the 2025 edition of the Belgotex Sport Easter Hockey Tournament came alive like a festival of stick skills and school pride. With every pass, tackle, and goal, Day 1 hit all the right notes - and if this was just the opening act, we’re in for one heck of a show.

As one parent summed it up while watching from the stands:
“What a production. The kids are the headliners, the coaches are the conductors, and this whole tournament is just a world-class concert.”

Top Tracks from the Boys’ Playlist

• Pro-Ed Akademie came out loud and proud, dropping a clean 3-0 set against their opponents, with Daniel Miller scoring twice - cool, composed, and clinical.
• In a five-goal thriller worthy of a stadium encore, DF Malan edged Redhill 3-2, with Benjamin Love, Walter du Buisson, and Adriaan Steytler laying down the verses.
• If it’s drama you want, look no further than Curro Durbanville’s 4-3 nail-biter over Hermanus. Declan Olkers was the showstopper with two goals and a bag full of flair.
• Bridge House vs Durbanville gave us a full-throttle 3-3 banger, with Hugo Bredell nailing two for Durbanville, while Bridge House shared the spotlight and the goals.
• Nelspruit turned up the volume in their 6-0 thrashing of Oudtshoorn, with Mathias Smook and Nico Meyer each bagging a brace - ruthless and rocking.

Girls’ Stage - All the Right Notes

• Durbanville didn’t just arrive - they announced themselves. A jaw-dropping 12-0 performance against St. Dominics, with Jani Steenkamp (4 goals) and Amy ten Cate (3) stealing the mic.
• Robertson danced to the beat of Wandi-Mari Ham, who hit a hat-trick in a hard-fought 3-2 win over Brackenfell - solo artist energy, all the way.
• Hudson Park delivered a slick 2-1 win over Fairmont Invitational, with Busiwe Mayekiso striking the crucial goal like a perfect chorus.
• Eldoraigne had Jeanté Korff to thank for two goals in a 3-1 victory over HTS Drostdy, turning defence into rhythm in no time.
• Peterhouse and Windhoek Gim gave us a beautiful 1-1 harmony, with Bina Brits and Amy Garrels trading goals and respect in a match full of tempo and technical class.

What’s Next on the Setlist?

• Today, the tempo rises as teams head into the Cup, Shield, and Bowl group stages. Every pass matters. Every goal could define a tournament. And with the defending champs out of the picture, new headliners are ready to step up and own the stage.
• Grab your snacks, charge your phones, and keep one eye on the Enhanced Sports App and another on SuperSport Schools, this show’s just getting started.

• #BelgotexEasterHockey #HockeyHitsDifferent #NewChampsIncoming

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