u14 Herschel Pink Fest basketball champions crowned

Herschel Girls School hosted its annual u14 Pink Fest Basketball Tournament at the Herschel Indoor Center, on Friday, 13 September, bringing together some of the leading schools and basketball clubs from the region for competition in the u14 age group.

In the A Division, the Eagles Basketball Club claimed the title, edging out the hosts in an intense clash. There was next to nothing in it, with the Eagles snatching a 16-14 victory. Westerford High School finished third.

St. Cyprian’s emerged as the winner of the B Division after a 12-8 victory over Waldorf Constantia in the final. Herschel’s u14B team had to settle for third place.

AWARDS

Most Spirited Team: Westerford High School
Best Defender: Amy Adams (Herschel Girls)
Best Shooter: Abby de Jongh (Waldorf Constantia)
B Division MVP: Teagan Giles (St. Cyprian’s)
Best Technical Team: St. Cyprian’s
Sportsmanship Award: Katherine Esselaar (Eagles Basketball Club)
A Division MVP: Jodi Bao (Eagles Basketball Club)

TOP 3 

A Division

1. Eagles Basketball Club
2. Herschel Girls u14A
3. Westerford High School

B Division

1. St. Cyprian’s Girls
2. Waldorf Constantia
3. Herschel Girls u14B

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