Build it hosts U13 tournament
Local schools braved cold weather on Saturday to compete in the Build it U13 tournament hosted at Port Alfred High School. The tournament saw boys showcasing their talents on the football field, while the girls fought it out on the netball courts.
After winning every game, Dambuza Primary School U13 football team were crowned Build it U13 2022 champions.
On the netball front, Ikamva Lesizwe showed no mercy in the final, defeating the Port Alfred High School netball team.
The winning soccer team, Dambuza Primary School, walked away with a trophy and a R2,000 voucher. Their players each received a gold medal as well as a mini-trophy. Runnersup Nompucuko Combined School each received a silver medal, a ball and a sports bag.
Ikamva Lesizwe Combined School netball team walked away with a R2,000 voucher for the school. The players from the winning team were decorated with gold medals and playing bibs. PAHS received silver medals.
There were lots of prizes at stake with the player of the tournament walking away with a R500 voucher.
Commenting on the tournament, Kowie Build it manager Jorie Jordaan said it was 20 years old, but they had been unable to host it during the past two years because of Covid-19.
“This year, when we were allowed to host it, we went fullout,” Jordaan said. “It makes more sense to involve the schools. Once you involve the schools, the community gets involved.”