KSSR league opener draws record participation

Volleyball
Staff Reporter
  • 23 Hours Ago

The Khomas Schools Sports Region (KSSR) U13 Volleyball League officially got underway on Saturday at Christ’s Love Christian School in Windhoek, with a record 16 teams competing in the opening round.

Schools represented included hosts Christ’s Love, Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), Progress Private School, Sunshine Private School, Zanele Mbeki Private School, Moses llGaroëb Primary School, Havana Primary School and Olof Palme Primary School.

Both boys’ and girls’ teams battled throughout the day in front of enthusiastic supporters, creating an electric atmosphere from start to finish.

The opening round produced several standout performances. Progress Private School Boys won all of their matches to make a perfect start to their league campaign.

In the girls’ division, both DHPS Girls and Christ’s Love Christian School Girls were outstanding, each winning all four of their matches to remain unbeaten and establish themselves as early title contenders.

One of the highlights of the day came in the girls’ division when DHPS defeated Olof Palme 15-0 in a single set, underlining the quality and intensity of competition on display.


Boys’ division encounters

The boys’ division also delivered some of the most exciting matches of the tournament. The encounters between Moses llGaroëb and Christ’s Love Christian School, as well as Moses llGaroëb and Progress Private School, both went to deciding sets.

The closely contested battles kept spectators on the edge of their seats and demonstrated the fighting spirit and talent emerging within the region's schools.

KSSR volleyball chairperson Kudakwashe Mutasa expressed satisfaction with the league’s growth and the increasing number of schools participating each year.

“This growth is a clear sign that volleyball development at the grassroots level is moving in the right direction.

“The standard of play continues to improve, and seeing so many young learners actively involved in the sport gives us confidence that the future of volleyball in the Khomas Region is bright.”

Mutasa also commended the schools, coaches, officials, volunteers, and parents for their contribution towards making the opening round a success.

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