Jeppe takes the win
Schools from far and wide participated in the Best of the West Festival at Krugersdorp High School this Easter weekend.
Today, April 21, Jeppe High School for Boys' second team clashed with Gateway High School XV from Zimbabwe during the day's first game. Jeppe won the game with a score of 53–0.
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