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Kearsney impresses at inaugural Michaelhouse Hockey Festival
By Kearsney College
Michaelhouse, 25 April 2026: Kearsney 1st X1 & U16A sides at the Michaelhouse Hockey Festival
Kearsney College delivered an impressive showing at the inaugural Michaelhouse Hockey Festival this past weekend, with the 1st X1 and U16A teams demonstrating skill, determination and depth against strong opposition from across the country.
The 1st team enjoyed an outstanding run through the festival, stringing together a series of impressive wins against Paarl Boys’ High, Reddam Constantia, Hilton College and Maritzburg College. Their consistent performances earned them a well-deserved place in the final. In a hard-fought championship match, they came up against a clinical Northwood side and finished as runners-up, securing an excellent second place overall.
The U16A side produced a spirited campaign in a highly competitive pool. They secured convincing victories over Hilton and St Andrew’s, showcasing their attacking flair and defensive discipline and a narrow victory by shoot-out against Paarl Boys’ High. Their momentum carried them into the semi-finals, where they faced a strong Rondebosch outfit and narrowly missed out on a place in the final. They went on to contest the 3rd / 4th playoff against Maritzburg College, ultimately finishing a commendable fourth overall.
Kearsney’s teams displayed resilience, teamwork and a high standard of hockey across the festival, setting a strong benchmark early in the season. The experience gained against top-tier opposition will no doubt stand them in good stead for the challenges ahead.
The U16A side produced a spirited campaign in a highly competitive pool. They secured convincing victories over Hilton and St Andrew’s, showcasing their attacking flair and defensive discipline and a narrow victory by shoot-out against Paarl Boys’ High. Their momentum carried them into the semi-finals, where they faced a strong Rondebosch outfit and narrowly missed out on a place in the final. They went on to contest the 3rd / 4th playoff against Maritzburg College, ultimately finishing a commendable fourth overall.
Kearsney’s teams displayed resilience, teamwork and a high standard of hockey across the festival, setting a strong benchmark early in the season. The experience gained against top-tier opposition will no doubt stand them in good stead for the challenges ahead.
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