St Mary’s DSG captain Kelly Jansens ter Laeck  (left) and vice-captain Zakira Jamaloodeen (right) look forward to their team defending its title in the Highway Regional of the 2023 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge at Thomas More College.

In the second tournament of the 2023 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, Thomas More College host the Highway Regional on Sunday 12 March.

 Seven teams will be going head to head in this highly competitive regional, with the day’s feisty action following a round robin format. In a familiar scheduling, the quick-fire games will last 20 minutes with play running only one way. 
 
The tech desk will be awarding four points to the victorious team, if there is a draw but both teams managed to find the back of the net, they will earn themselves 2 points each. If the result was a goalless draw, both teams will notch up a single point. An unsuccessful team will register zero points on their scorecard for their loss. 
 
Taking to the turf on the day are Curro Hillcrest, Gelofte High School, Hillcrest High School, Kloof High School, St Mary’s DSG, hosts Thomas More with Westville Girls’ High School. 
 
In the thirteen years since the tournament’s inception, St Mary’s DSG have dominated the region claiming all but one victory in the Highway area. One-time winners Westville Girls’ High School will be eager to release Saints firm grip on this region. 
 
There is a five week break until another two back to back weekends of fabulous hockey expected in April, with the first fixture in April seeing schools from around Durban South taking to the field at 3 Schools’ Trust Astro which will be hosted by Kuswag Hoërskool. 
 
All the games from all the regionals will be livestreamed on the SuperSport Schools’ Mobile App or their website. 
 
For more info, like the tournament’s Facebook page or follow on their Instagram account.