Local sides – KES, Parktown, and Jeppe – shine at KES Easter Festival
The King Edward VII School (KES) Easter Festival exploded into life on Thursday, with Jeppe High School for Boys and Hoërskool Eldoraigne getting the ball rolling.
Although their match started at a slow tempo, the intensity was evident from the first whistle. Both sides began cautiously, but it was Eldoraigne who shocked their more fancied opponents with the contest’s opening goal.
Jeppe, with typical character, responded with style and purpose, and they evened the score with a slick field goal.
Picking up momentum, the boys from Kensington quickly added a second to seize control of the match. By the fourth chukka, Jeppe had the crowd roaring and they slotted two more goals to seal a 4–1 victory.
Parktown Boys’ High School, under the guidance of new 1st XI coach, David Grace, also impressed with a confident 3–1 win over St Charles College, showcasing sharp teamwork and clinical finishing.
Maritzburg College followed suit, flexing their muscles in a commanding 4–1 defeat of Helpmekaar Kollege.
In another standout encounter, the hosts King Edward VII School put on a masterclass, overpowering Glenwood High School to record a big 6–2 win.
The final fixture of the day saw Northwood School grind out a disciplined 2–0 win over Hoërskool Waterkloof. Playing with trademark control and discipline, they kept Klofies at bay and added another victory to an increasingly impressive record in 2025.
After a break on Good Friday, the action resumes on Saturday with coach Siya Sityana’s Jeppe facing Kearsney College at 07:30 on the Weinberg Astro. Maritzburg College takes on Queen’s College on the St John’s Astro at the same time. It will be the first game for Queen’s at the festival.
The hosts take on St Charles College, which will be followed by a clash between Glenwood and Helpmekaar.
RESULTS
Friday, 18 April
Jeppe High School for Boys 4-1 Hoërskool Eldoraigne
Parktown Boys’ High School 3-1 St Charles College
Maritzburg College 4-1 Helpmekaar Kollege
King Edward VII School 6-1 Glenwood High School
Northwood School 2-0 Hoërskool Waterkloof
FIXTURES
Saturday, 19 April
King Edward VII Weinberg Astro
07:30 – Jeppe vs Kearsney
08:50 – KES vs St Charles
10:10 – Glenwood vs Helpmekaar
11:30 – Eldoraigne vs Parktown
12:50 – Maritzburg College vs Selborne
14:10 – St Charles vs Queen’s College
15:30 – Pearson vs Glenwood
16:50 – KES vs Kearsney
18:10 – Selborne vs Northwood
St John’s College Astro
07:30 – Maritzburg College vs Queen’s College
08:50 – Waterkloof vs Pearson
14:10 – Jeppe vs Waterkloof
Sunday, 20 April
King Edward VII Weinberg Astro
7:30 – Glenwood vs Eldoraigne
8:50 – Selborne vs Parktown
10:10 – Waterkloof vs Queen’s College
11:30 – Jeppe vs St Charles
12:50 – Northwood vs Helpmekaar
14:10 – Maritzburg College vs Parktown
15:30 – KES vs Queen’s College
16:50 – Pearson vs Helpmekaar
18:10 – Selborne vs Kearsney
St John’s College Astro
07:30 – Pearson vs Northwood
12:50 – Eldoraigne vs Kearsney
Monday, 21 April
King Edward VII Weinberg Astro
07:30 – Jeppe vs Queen’s College
08:50 – Selborne College vs Glenwood
10:10 – Pearson vs Kearsney
11:30 – Maritzburg College vs Eldoraigne
12:50 – KES vs Northwood
14:10 – St Charles vs Waterkloof
15:30 – Helpmekaar vs Parktown
