In the realm of school basketball, few tournaments boast the prestige and excitement of the annual showdown hosted by St. John’s College. Celebrating its 19th edition, this year’s event saw a staggering 62 teams from across South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe converging for a shot at glory.
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere and fierce competition, one team emerged as the undeniable powerhouse: KZN’s Northwood. With an unstoppable display of skill and determination, Northwood bulldozed through their opponents, leaving a trail of awe-inspiring scorelines in their wake.
But it was in the climactic showdown against formidable rivals KES that Northwood truly showcased their dominance. In a breathtaking display of athleticism and precision, they unleashed an onslaught, trouncing their opponents with a resounding 85-43 victory.
This monumental win not only secured Northwood the championship but also catapulted them to the coveted No.1 position in this week’s SA School Sports Basketball rankings. Their ascent to the summit is a testament to their unparalleled talent and relentless drive for success.
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1ST TEAM BASKETBALL RANKINGS 11 MARCH, 2024 |
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RANK |
TEAM |
PLAYED |
AVG PTS BP/ MATCH |
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1 |
NORTHWOOD |
34 |
15.41 |
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2 |
ST ALBANS COLLEGE |
31 |
15.40 |
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3 |
MARITZBURG COLLEGE |
33 |
15.30 |
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4 |
KES |
32 |
15.27 |
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5 |
ST CHARLES COLLEGE |
31 |
15.17 |
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6 |
ST BENEDICTS COLLEGE |
28 |
14.45 |
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7 |
ST DAVIDS |
33 |
13.29 |
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8 |
ST STITHIANS |
29 |
12.46 |
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9 |
WESTVILLE |
32 |
12.36 |
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10 |
MICHAELHOUSE |
36 |
12.05 |
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11 |
ESCA |
13 |
11.92 |
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12 |
ST JOHNS COLLEGE |
38 |
11.25 |
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13 |
KEARSNEY COLLEGE |
31 |
11.23 |
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14 |
HILTON COLLEGE |
29 |
11.14 |
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15 |
ST ANDREWS COLLEGE |
14 |
10.54 |
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16 |
CLIFTON |
31 |
10.17 |
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17 |
DHS |
18 |
10.07 |
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18 |
MICHAELMOUNT |
23 |
9.46 |
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19 |
SACS |
23 |
9.40 |
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20 |
WYNBERG |
11 |
8.81 |
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21 |
PRETORIA BOYS HIGH |
16 |
8.78 |
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22 |
ALEXANDRA |
7 |
8.37 |
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23 |
WATERFORD |
7 |
8.37 |
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24 |
JEPPE |
16 |
8.29 |
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25 |
PARKTOWN |
11 |
7.50 |
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26 |
RONDEBOSCH |
8 |
7.08 |
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27 |
AISJ |
4 |
6.85 |
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28 |
ST PETERS COLLEGE |
11 |
6.39 |
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29 |
QUEENS COLLEGE |
11 |
5.82 |
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30 |
BEAULIEU |
9 |
5.81 |
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31 |
KINGSWOOD |
9 |
4.72 |
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32 |
GLENWOOD |
7 |
4.00 |
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33 |
WESTERFORD |
6 |
4.00 |
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34 |
BISHOPS |
13 |
2.49 |
