Interschools favours the underdog!

Paarl, 27 July 2022
By Courtney Hendriks

The u/14D hockey team could not, when they did their routine warm-up, have suspected that the gods would smile on them as they did. But… they could have suspected something special was heading their way when the GHS dancers walked on the Astro to open the days events. Boy! Did they heat up the floor being the symbol of teamwork and synchronization.

Our Grade 8s, reciprocated and made us so proud today! They showed strength and perseverance. One could feel the passion and excitement on the field this afternoon. Those who were not playing were cheering their friends on, loud and proud they sang on the pavilions without any GK to lead them or anyone asking. They did it because they wanted to, not because
they had to.

The team played against Paarl Gimnasium's u/14 C team and showed that they truly don't back down from a challenge. They were told to “play together” and they sure did. Within the last 13 seconds of the first half they scored their second goal, in the end they won their match 4 - 0. The crowd went wild as all the grade 8 spectators came running to the field to give their winning team a proper send off. Everyone created a long tunnel where each and every team member ran through as they cheered on.

Coach Liesl Stevens was very proud of her team and we expressed similar feelings about watching the game, that it was a special and wholesome experience to witness. It was wonderful to see such a strong bond within a grade. They were definitely living Larger and Higher.

The grade 8s forming an honourary tunnel.

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