The Durban & Districts (D&D) Gala  The Durban & Districts (D&D) Gala is the highlight of the swimming calendar for the Durban boys schools. The gala was swum last night at the Kings Park Swimming complex and delivered a spectacle that was well rewarded with support and performances.

For the DHS swimming team, it was a matter of so close yet so far. The boys swam incredibly well and pushed the eventual winners Westville Boys High School right until the end. The lead changed hands several times and in the end, it was unfortunate, but justified disqualifications that cost us the required points. Westville were full value for their victory as their swimmers too, performed exceptionally well. The gala saw DHS win 10 events, place 2nd in 13 events, placed 3rd in one and were disqualified in 2. Congratulations must go to the U17 age group of B Hufner, B Visser, M Koekemoer & M Hunt, who won all five of their events last night. They are pictured below.

The final placings were as follows:

• 1st – Westville 134
• 2nd – DHS 124
• 3rd – Northwood 94
• 4th – Clifton 77
• 5th – Kearsney 65
• 6th – Glenwood 40