26 September 2024
Congratulations to the Bishops 1st Water Polo Team on winning the excellently run SACS Water Polo Tournament for the first time! SACS hosted 20 top boys’ schools from around the country in this prestigious tournament. Bishops claimed victory in the final, defeating St John's 5-3, after impressive performances in the quarter-final against SACS (4-2) and the semi-final against Rondebosch (3-1).
Well done to the following for making the tournament team; Jordan De Sousa (Best Goalkeeper), Tom Truter (Best Attacker), Timothy Young and Michael Voogt.
A special mention to the captain, Ross Stewart, whose leadership and performance was inspirational throughout the tournament, and also made the tournament team.
Bishops Tournament Results:
- Bishops 8 – 2 Grey College
- Bishops 7 - 3 Grey PE
- Bishops 4 - 1 Clifton
- Bishops 8 - 2 Pretoria Boys
- Bishops 3 – 0 St Davids
- Bishops 4 - 2 Hilton
- Bishops 5 – 5 St Stithians
- Bishops 5 - 3 Jeppe
- Bishops 3 – 5 Rondebosch
- Bishops 4 - 2 SACS (Quarter-final)
- Bishops 3 - 1 Rondebosch (Semi-final)
- Bishops 5 – 2 St Johns (Final)
It was a well-deserved victory that showcases the team's hard work, discipline, and strategy under coach Jabulani Sibiya's guidance.
This victory tops off a successful season for the team, as they also secured the SACS Night League Trophy and the Mazinter Cup.