Reddam and Herschel cause shockwaves, Bloemhof wins big
Reddam House Constantia and Herschel Girls School made their presence felt by producing impressive and gutsy performances at the Spar Hockey Festival in Cape Town on Sunday.
Playing at the Stellenberg High School AstroTurf, both sides punched above their weight and gave their supporters reason for optimism in 2025.
Reddam played four matches, won three, and suffered just one loss. Led by coach Chris Hibbert, they beat powerhouses Springfield Convent School, DF Malan, and Somerset College. Their lone defeat was a 0-3 setback against Herschel.
Speaking after the festival, coach Hibbert said he was pleased with how his team conducted itself.
“We had a good day out. It was our first time taking part in the Spar Hockey Festival,” he told SuperSport Schools Plus. “We went in not knowing what to expect because it’s a short format, and that was difficult for the girls.
“We were a bit nervous as to how we’d play, but after our first win, the girls upped the ante. It was a good learning experience for us.”
Hibbert and his team head to the Cape Co-Ed Festival, which also takes place in Cape Town, next week as the hockey season rapidly gains momentum.
Herschel also ran out onto the turf four times, and registered ticks in the winning column thrice, losing only against HMS Bloemhof. They scored an impressive seven goals and conceded two.
They were sharp on attack and showed top-class composure in their wins over Reddam, Stellenberg, and Somerset College.
Captain Hannah Henderson said the team was happy with its performance and is looking forward to the remainder of the season.
“The Spar Festival has always been an incredible tournament and a great preparation to start the season,” Henderson told SuperSport Schools Plus.
“It is a well-organised tournament and it is so awesome to be able to get tested. We know what to improve on for the rest of the season.
“I’m excited to be a part of this year’s Herschel’s first team. We have a young and dynamic team, and I look so forward to what the season holds.”
While Reddam and Herschel impressed, HMS Bloemhof, from Stellenbosch, was also on top of their game and ended the day unbeaten.
They dominated their opponents at the same event in 2024, and they returned with a bang.
Coach Jenny King‘s side was dangerous in front of goal and resolute at the back. They scored six and conceded only one goal in wins over Herschel, Stellenberg, Springfield, and DF Malan.
After that strong showing, they’ll be feeling confident ahead of the Springfield Pre-Season Festival, which takes place on 14-15 March.
FULL RESULTS
@Stellenberg
Reddam House Constantia 1-0 Springfield
Herschel 2-0 Stellenberg
Reddam House Constantia 3-0 DF Malan
Springfield 2-0 Somerset College
HMS Bloemhof 2-1 Stellenberg
Herschel 3-0 Reddam House Constantia
DF Malan 0-0 Somerset College
HMS Bloemhof 1-0 Herschel
Stellenberg 1-0 Springfield
Reddam House Constantia 1-0 Somerset College
Stellenberg 3-1 DF Malan
HMS Bloemhof 2-0 Springfield
Herschel 2-1 Somerset College
HMS Bloemhof 1-0 DF Malan
@DF Malan
St Cyprian’s 1-0 Parel Vallei
Paarl Girls 1-0 Wynberg
Fairmont 1-0 Bellville
Parel Vallei 0-0 Durbanville
St Cyprian’s 2-0 Paarl Girls
Fairmont 1-0 Wynberg
Durbanville 3-1 Bellville
St Cyprian’s 1-1 Fairmont
Wynberg 0-0 Parel Vallei
Paarl Girls 1-0 Durbanville
St Cyprian’s 3-0 Bellville
Paarl Girls 3-1 Parel Vallei
Durbnville 0-0 Fairmont
Wynberg 1-1 Bellville
@Durbanville High School
Langenhoven 3-2 El Shaddai
Robertson 1-0 Fish Hoek
Bredasdorp 6-0 President
Fish Hoek 2-0 Langenhoven
Robertson 2-0 Bredasdorp
El Shaddai 10-0 President
Robertson 2-0 Langenhoven
EL Shaddai 4-1 Bredasdorp
Fish Hoek 15-0 President
El Shaddai 1-1 Robertson
Langenhoven 10-0 President
Fish Hoek 1-0 Bredasdorp
Stellenbosch 2-0 Milnerton
Hugenote 1-0 Melkbosstrand
Strand 1-0 Tygerberg
Stellenbosch 2-0 Melkbosstrand
Hugenote 0-0 Strand
Milnerton 0-0 Tygerberg
Stellenbosch 1-0 Hugenote
Strand 3-0 Milnterton
Melkbosstrand 0-0 Tygerberg
Milnerton 2-1 Hugenote
Strand 0-0 Melkbosstrand
Stellenbosch 1-0 Tygerberg
@Bellville High
Worcester Gimnasium 2-2 Settlers
Curro Durbanville 1-0 Charlie Hofmeyr
Hermanus 1-0 La Rochelle
HTS Drostdy 1-1 Swartland
Worcester Gimnasium 1-1 Charlie Hofmeyr
Curro Durbanville 1-0 Hermanus
La Rochelle 4-1 Swartland
Settlers 2-1 HTS Drostdy
Worcester Gimnasium 2-0 Hermanus
Curro Durbanville 1-1 Swartland
Settlers 2-1 La Rochelle
HTS Drostdy 1-1 Charlie Hofmeyr
Worcester Gimnasium 3-0 Swartland
Settlers 2-1 Curro Durbanville
Charlie Hofmeyr 1-0 La Rochelle
HTS Drostdy 0-0 Hermanus
