Commanding derby day victories for PMB Girls’ High school

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School proudly showcased its competitive spirit and depth of talent during the much-anticipated Derby Day against Westville Girls’ High School over the weekend. In a celebration of athletic excellence, teamwork, and school pride, the girls showed resilience and determination, securing commanding victories in squash, hockey and netball, and nail-biting finishes in the pool. Well done to all the players and coaches for their commitment and achievements.Strong Squash Performance.

The GHS squash Top 8 delivered an excellent performance highlighting precision and stamina against Westville GHS, winning seven out of eight matches, and securing an emphatic 21-3 overall victory. Clean Sweep for GHS HockeyGHS hockey teams delivered a clean sweep of victories at Westville GHS, with skilled and disciplined team efforts. The 1st XI secured a tight 1-0 win, while the 16A won their game 2-0 and the 14A 3-0.

There were also victories for the 16B (1-0) and the 14B (4-0). NetballThe GHS netball results highlighted skill and determination across age groups with strong wins.• 1st Team won 16–14• U16A won 15–13• U15B won 12–6• U14A won 22–8• U14B won 16–6. Water PoloA thrilling encounter saw the GHS 1st Team secure a nailbiting 7-7 draw, reflecting grit and teamwork in the pool. VolleyballUp against a strong Westville side, the GHS girls showed great fight and spirited play, but fell short with WGHS winning both sets.