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eNCA
05-07-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Redhill under-17 netball team writes their name into history
JOHANNESBURG - Redhill School's under-17 netball team are world champions. The Johannesburg school made history this week by becoming the first South African team to win the World Schools Netball Cup. The tournament, held in the UK, brought together 46 teams from 29 schools on four continents. After all was said and done it was the young girls from Redhill School who lifted the trophy having gone unbeaten throughout the tournament.
TimesLIVE
04-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Redhill School crowned world netball champions in UK tournament debut
Redhill School in Johannesburg has made history by becoming the first South African team to win the World Schools Netball Cup — and they did it on their first try. The U-17 team were unbeaten throughout the tournament, held in the UK, showcasing a structured and composed style of play that set them apart on the international stage. 'It was surreal and emotional. Seeing our girls lift that trophy after going unbeaten in every match was something I'll never forget,' said head coach Ashleigh Gray. 'This was our first time competing in the World School Games and to walk away not only as participants but as champions, representing South Africa with pride, was a moment of magic.' The team had only two months to prepare but managed to beat some of the world's best school teams. The event brought together 46 teams from 29 schools on four continents. The coach attributed their success to discipline, detailed systems and adapting quickly to international umpiring standards. 'Our style of play was different from what other teams were doing. The commentators repeatedly pointed out how structured and composed our game was,' said Gray.
