Aquadene score big in debut
AQUADENE Secondary School stamped their mark on proceedings by winning the 2018 Top 32 Schools Soccer Challenge in their debut appearance.
The U18 side, coached by Nkanyiso Ndabandaba, won R10 000 cash and a trophy for their efforts.
KZN’s top 32 schools competed in the knockout tournament over four weeks.
Aquadene picked up a walkover victory in round one, beat John Ross College 3-2 in the second round held at Empangeni High School, and went on to beat South City Christian College 3-0 in round three held in Margate.
These wins ensured a semi-final clash against hosts EHS on Saturday.
Aquadene pulled out all the stops in water-logged and muddy conditions to beat EHS 3-2 to progess to the finals.
The squad came up against Mqhawe High, who beat Esizibeni High 1-0 in their semi-final clash.
The local school’s form continued and they beat Mqhawe 2-1 in a hotly contested final.