It was not the best of weather to play a game of basketball, when St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls senior team hosted their cross-town rivals Pretoria High School for Girls counterparts on a rainy Friday afternoon in the Pretoria Schools League. Continue reading »
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The 2009 Pretoria Schools League has proven how much the standard has risen in this game. The battle has always been between your top 3 boys and girls schools (PBHS, Glen and St Albans) as well as (PHSG, DSG and Glen). The tide has however turned gradually over recent years and the big guns are not so big after all. This is a brief summary of how teams have fared this season.
U/14 GIRLS:
Pool A comprised of the “Big Schools” in PHSG, DSG and Glen and also featured the B- team from Willowridge. The first game of the season saw Glen A lose to Willows B and that set the tone for an interesting season all round. DSG has shown consistency in beating all the teams in their group although their game against PHSG exposed their reliance on one player as they won by a lucky 3 pointer in the dying moments. PHSG has shown no consistency as they fought hard for a win against Willows B although they made easy work of Glen A. DSG and PHSG proceed to the semis. Pool B saw Willowridge and Bees make easy work of Glen B, PHSG B and Prestige. Willowridge subsequently gave Bees a hiding to ensure a first place finish in the hope of an “easier” semi-final.
Inconsistency in pool A could work against them but the quality of junior basketball has taught one not to put their head on the block. The main surprise in this group is the shock exit of Glen without winning a single game this year. Willows and DSG look like strong contenders with Bees promising an upset but only time will tell.
Possible semi-final 1: Bees v DSG
Possible semi-final 2: Willows v PHSG A Continue reading »
On Saturday 30 August the Pretoria Schools Basketball Association embarked on a development plan to get the kids playing at a young age. With the help of the Danny Malothane, who coaches the University of Pretoria first team and some of his players they were able to host a clinic for kids U10-U13. Last year the association organized clinics with the help of national team players but saw the need to involve local Pretoria based people. This ensures continuity and social development. Continue reading »
DSG High School in pretoria is hosting its fourth annual basketball tournament. This tournament is a fundraiser for the Debutants program which raises money for Irene homes in Pretoria so an entry fee will apply. It caters for U15+U18 boys and girls teams.
There will be AND1 shoes given away AND sold on the day. For more information please contact Neo Mothiba at the office: 012 366 0533 or on 082 631 0063. FIRST 8 TEAMS ARE GUARANTEED A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT.
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Pretoria Boys High School (PBHS) vs. The Glen High School (TGHS) at under 16 boys’ level
What a show!!! PBHS came into the game unbeaten and on a roll but TGHS playing on their home court were eager to exact some punishment on the visitors. PBHS looked to be more balanced in terms of their team, with good guards and posts. With the crowd building up, PBHS were warming up with dunks hoping to intimidate their opponents while TGHS made a late entrance on the court to make the visitors a tad anxious. After a 1st half dominated by bad refereeing decision, PBHS were up by 2 points. TGHS were relying on their number 14 guard, Ronald Moroleni who was having a blinder. Continue reading »
