Kearsney Hockey Fives day one recap: A thrilling start

Kearsney Hockey Fives day one recap: A thrilling start

The Kearsney Hockey Fives tournament, powered by Belgotex Sport, has quickly cemented its place as a premier fixture on the South African Schools Hockey calendar. Known for its fast-paced action, the two-day event leaves no room for a blink, with non-stop excitement from start to finish.

This year's edition brings together 8 top boys' high school teams—Clifton, Ashton, Garsfontein, St. Albans, Michaelhouse, Hilton, Westville Boys, and the hosts Kearsney—and 6 competitive girls' teams—Curro, Maris Stella, Ashton, Thomas More, St Mary’s, and Danville. There's also plenty of young talent on display in the primary school tournament.

With all teams competing in a single pool, the stakes are high, as only the top two will advance to the finals.

Girls' Standouts: St. Mary’s delivered a standout performance, clinching a thrilling 5-4 victory over Thomas More to maintain a perfect record on Day 1 with three wins. Danville joined them at the top of the standings, also winning all three of their matches, with an impressive 20 goals scored and only 2 conceded. Their upcoming clash with St. Mary’s promises to be a must-watch on Saturday.

Boys' Standouts: Garsfontein stole the show on Day 1, winning all five of their matches and topping the table with some remarkable victories, including a nail-biting 3-2 win over Hilton and a hard-fought 2-1 triumph against Westville.

In a thrilling encounter, Clifton and Michaelhouse battled to the only draw of the day, a pulsating 3-3 affair. Meanwhile, Hilton bounced back strongly after their defeat to Garsfontein, winning all their remaining matches and positioning themselves as front-runners for a spot in the final.

Catch all the action live on SuperSport Schools, and don’t miss the photos on the Belgotex Sport Facebook page. Stay updated with the latest scores and news through the Kearsney Events App.