The North-West University (NWU) Prestige Series, a renowned multi-sport event designed to showcase school-level athletic excellence, recently welcomed cross-country competitors from across the country - including a standout team from Hoerskool Marais Viljoen in Alberton.
Held on April 22 in Potchefstroom, North West, the event saw Marais Viljoen's cross-country teams deliver impressive performances across the board. The junior team secured a well-deserved third place overall, demonstrating outstanding skill and teamwork against stiff competition.
Meanwhile, the senior team battled fiercely, ultimately claiming a respectable fifth place in a challenging field of seasoned competitors. As a collective, Marais Viljoen High School ranked fourth overall, a testament to their dedication and strong sporting culture.
In a statement, the school extended gratitude to its supporters:
"A huge thank you to our sponsors and congratulations to every athlete - you ran not only for yourselves but for each other, your coaches, and your school. May this achievement be the beginning of many more podium finishes. Keep running, keep dreaming."
The cross-country team was proudly represented by: Rushade Brander, Amori van Vuuren, Ezra Fisher, Jordan Smit, Kelly Raubebheimer, Kade Booysen, Ruan van den Berg, Khloe Jordan, Zanike Els, Sabrina Falcoa, Siyabonga Khoza, Iyazi Ndlovu, Heylinn Nelson, Tumelo Rakgogo, Zenzi Raadt, Ntsako Chongo, Khumo Maluleke, Lianke Visser, Juane Needham, Clarisse Bloem, Sasha Lee Labuschagne, Kai-Leigh Vetter, Tyran Brooks, Larisa Kriel, Daniel Haystek, Zayda Rip, Onthatile Mogopodi, Luciano Brander, Miracle Maluza, Lubabalo Sishuba, and Kgopotso Mphuti.
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