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Jannas netball proves excellence during tournament

Jannas netball proves excellence during tournament

The Citizen21-04-2025
As Hoërskool Jan Viljoen High School's netball teams recently competed in the Best of the West Tournament, they showcased determination through teamwork.
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Vice principal Bianca van der Schyff explained that the U15, U16 and first netball teams participated in this tournament. She added that all three teams gained valuable experience while also preparing for upcoming leagues.
Although not every game ended in victory, our team showed determination, teamwork and sportsmanship. We won some and we lost some, but most importantly, we learnt a lot,' Bianca expressed.
'We're proud of our teams' achievements and we look forward to seeing them shine once again in the leagues to come.'
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