Medals on the Water: Wesvalia Anglers Win Gold and Bronze at National Events
Hoërskool Wesvalia in Klerksdorp has shared results from two national angling events. Its anglers came home with medals from both the SAVOF National Tour and the SA Schools Championships, known as the Champion of Champions, and Taylor Bothma featured on the podium at both.
Tournament winners at the SAVOF National Tour
Taylor Bothma and Jayden le Roux both took part in the SAVOF National Tour. Taylor's team won the tournament and took home gold medals, and she finished third overall in the individual standings.
Jayden's team finished third and won bronze medals, and he placed seventh overall for the tournament.
Bronze against the country's best school anglers
At the SA Schools Championships, Taylor teamed up with Lizanie Fouché against 18 of the country's best school anglers. Wesvalia finished the tournament as bronze medal winners, and Taylor added an individual silver medal.
The results at a glance
- SAVOF National Tour, Taylor Bothma: team gold (tournament winners), 3rd overall individually
- SAVOF National Tour, Jayden le Roux: team bronze (3rd), 7th overall individually
- SA Schools Champion of Champions: Wesvalia bronze (Taylor Bothma and Lizanie Fouché); Taylor individual silver
"Baie geluk julle twee, ons is trots op die puik prestasie!" (Congratulations to you both, we are proud of the excellent performance!), the school wrote.
What this means for you
Angling is a growing school sport, and Wesvalia's results show that Klerksdorp learners can compete at the top. Learners who want to try it can ask the school about its angling team, and families can share their congratulations on the school's Facebook page.
Source: Hoërskool Wesvalia (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1900108970967757
Photo: Hoërskool Wesvalia Facebook page