GIRLS: Central Gauteng keep their u16-title at the IPT Water Polo in Gqeberha
In a thrilling final, Central Gauteng successfully defended their title as champions of the u16 Girls’ South Africa Inter-Provincial Water Polo Tournament with an 8-4 victory over KwaZulu-Natal, highlighting their teamwork and skill.
Julia Joseph scored three goals as her team secured the title.
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Western Province bagged the third position after defeating Buffalo City by 6-4 in the playoff match.
Results | Day 5
Final
Central Gauteng A 8 – Goals: Julia Joseph (3), Anastasia Hambakis (2), Courtney Calenborne, Ciara Simpson, Emma Pelicot. KwaZulu-Natal 4 – Goals: Kayla Andrews (3), Gemma Malherbe.
3th/4th Playoff
Western Province A 6 – Goals: Sophie Vickers, Sarah Palframan, Anna Liberman, Bella Murray, Kelly Cadiz, Kristen Bottger. Buffalo City 4 – Goals: Erin Batting, Chuma Magobongo, Giselle Hurly, Meka Lootz.
5th/6th Playoff
Nelson Mandela 9 – Goals: Mia Tanner (3), Lize Horn (2), Jessica Stevens (2), Amy Botha, Lily Nomoyi. Zimbabwe 5 – Goals: Tyla Love (2), Tayleigh Taylor (2), Taya Sydney Smyth.
7th/8th Playoff
Central Gauteng B 9 – Goals: Alisha Beswick, India-Rose Cope, Giorgia Leather, Taylor Billett (2), Erin Blackburn, Holly Franks, Mia Duffy, Emily Townsend. Western Province B 5 – Goals: Melissah Styles (2), Jeanne Jordaan (2), Gina Casey.
