Recap: Mancosa KZNHSFA Coastal and Inland B and C leagues
The Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) Coastal and Inland B-League and C-League have started at a gradual pace. However, Redwood College and Queensburgh High School, in the Coastal B-League, are making a promising push for promotion.
Coastal B-League Matchday 3 Recap: Thursday
On Thursday, Redwood College, the log leaders of the Coastal B-League, earned a 2-1 win over Amanzimtoti High School, who occupy seventh place in the standings, just above the Ashton Ballito A team, which props up the log.
Redwood College is tied with Queensburgh High School, with seven points after three games, with goal difference separating the teams at the top of the standings.
Playing at home, Queensburgh High School impressed with a comfortable 3-0 win over Sastri College.
New Forest High School delivered a strong performance, outplaying the Ashton Ballito A Team 5-1, while Durban High School (DHS) earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Grosvenor Boys’ High School.
Coastal B-League Table
| Group Stage | School/Team | PLD | W | D | L | PTS | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | Redwood | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | Queensburgh High | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Grosvenor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | DHS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| 5 | Sastri | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | New Forest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Amanzimtoti | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 8 | Ashton Ballito A Team | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | -9 |
Inland B-League Matchday 3 Recap: Thursday
In the Inland B-League, Maritzburg Christian School (MCS) enjoyed a successful outing, winning 4-0 against Thornhill, at Alexandra High School, on Thursday.
It was the first win of the season for MCS, who were overrun by the league leaders, ML Sultan, in their opening match, going down 0-7.
ML Sultan remains the only team that hasn’t dropped points since the season started, with three wins from three matches. On Thursday, Riverwood College became the latest team to taste defeat at the hands of ML Sultan, losing 0-3.
Northbury Park Secondary School trails ML Sultan by only two points and won 1-0 against Riverwood College. The Maritzburg College B Team played to a 2-2 draw against Heritage Academy.
Inland B-League Table
| Group Stage | School/Team | PLD | W | D | L | PTS | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | ML Sultan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Northbury | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Maritzburg College B Team | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Riverwood | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 5 | Maritzburg Christian College | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| 6 | Heritage Academy | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| 7 | Alexandra High School B Team | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| 8 | Thornhill | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | -10 |
Coastal C League Matchday 2: Friday
In the Coastal C-League, Durban Academy dominated the Ashton Ballito B Team, cruising to a 7-0 victory.
Brettonwood High School, the league leaders, picked up a 2-0 win over Birdswood Secondary School, who remain winless thus far this season.
Canaan College also won, defeating George Campbell 2-0.
As it stands, Brettonwood, Canaan College, and Durban Academy each have four points after two matches, with Brettonwood at the top of the standings.
George Campbell, the Ashton Ballito B Team, and Birdswood find themselves in the lower half of the table, still in search of their first win this season.
Coastal C-League Table
| Group Stage | School/Team | PLD | W | D | L | PTS | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | Brettonwood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Canaan College | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Durban Academy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Geroge Campbell | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 5 | Ashton Ballito B Team | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
| 6 | Birdswood | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
Inland C League Matchday
The Inland C League features only four teams: Umvuzo Secondary School, the Newton School B Team, Michaelhouse, and the Maritzburg College C Team.
Only one match was played, with Maritzburg College C and Newton drawing 1-1.
The match between Umvuzo Secondary School and Michaelhouse was postponed until Monday.
Inland C League Table
| Group Stage | School/Team | PLD | W | D | L | PTS | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | Umvuzo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Newtown B Team | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Michaelhouse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Maritzburg College C Team | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
RESULTS
Thursday, 8 May
Coastal B
Redwood 2-1 Amanzimtoti
Queensburgh High School 3-0 Sastri College
New Forest 5-1 Ashton Ballito A Team
Durban High School 1-0 Grosvenor Boys’ High School
Inland B
Northbury 1-0 Alexandra High School B Team
ML Sultan 3-0 Riverwood College
Maritzburg Christian School 4-0 Thornhill
Maritzburg College B Team 2-2 Heritage Academy
Friday, 9 May
Coastal C
Canaan College 2-0 George Campbell
Durban Academy 7-0 Ashton Ballito B Team
Brettonwood 2-0 Birdswood
Inland C
Maritzburg College C Team 1-1 Newton B Team
Note: Umvuzo vs Michaelhouse (Rescheduled to Monday, 12 May)
