Volksrust High school’s netball teams hosted Newcastle High School in Volksrust for a full day of competitive netball. The matches tested the players’ resilience and teamwork against a strong visiting side. The U/14 team played a tight and exciting match but narrowly lost 11–9, showing great determination until the final whistle. The U/15 team put in a solid performance and fought hard for a 9–9 draw, with both teams evenly matched throughout the game.

The U/16 team faced tough opposition and was defeated 20–10, gaining valuable experience. Our second team encountered a challenging match and went down 34–1, while the first team worked hard but lost 24–9 against strong competition. Although the results did not all go our way, hosting these matches in Volksrust gave our players important game time and learning opportunities. We commend all players for their effort, discipline, and sportsmanship and look forward to improving in future fixtures.