FLIPPING BOOK CHRONICLE 2024

Half Colours: Chase Maskell

support has been invaluable as I transition into my new role. We thank Chris for his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The success of soccer is owed in large part to the outstanding coaches who dedicate themselves to shaping our players both on and off the field. Their commitment ensures that our players not only achieve excellent results but also grow as individuals and athletes. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each of the coaches for their tireless efforts. The 2024 season sets the stage for continued growth and success. Moving forward, we will remain focused on maintaining our competitive edge, fostering a disciplined yet enjoyable environment for our players, and striving for even better results in the future. We remain committed to advocating for more provincial representation, aiming for higher standards and expanding the opportunities for our talented players. As we celebrate our achievements this season, we look forward to an even more successful year ahead. With the unwavering support of our players, coaches and supporters, we are confident that Michaelhouse soccer will continue to thrive in the seasons to come.

PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATION

KZN U18A: Luke Mitchell KZN U18A: Jason Brufau KZN U18A: Alex Vries KZN U18A: Tristan Roques KZN U18A: Gordon Deutscher KZN U16A: Chase Maskell

SPECIAL AWARDS

Goal of the season: Alex Vries Team Spirit: Makabongwe Mace Impact Player of the Season: Gordon Deutscher, Taku Ngorima Service to Football: Angelo Nkosi Players’ Player of the Season: Tristan Roques Player of the Season: Angelo Nkosi he 2024 season has been a remarkable one for Michaelhouse soccer, highlighted by a series of impressive achievements both on and off the field. With the continued support of our dedicated coaches, players and supporters, the game has made significant strides, especially with the historic victory of our first team in the FA Cup. Soccer remained a dominant force across various age groups and teams throughout the season. Our A-team squads were fortunate to participate in both the prestigious St David’s and St Stithians tournaments, where we garnered invitations to other top-level school competitions. Throughout the season, we maintained a strong presence, with up to 30 teams participating in fixtures on any given weekend. Overall, we played 196 games, winning 91, drawing 48 and losing 59, maintaining an impressive 70% non-loss record. While this might not have been a vintage year, our consistency across multiple teams reaffirmed our sport as the most popular one at Michaelhouse. The crowning achievement of the season was the First XI’s historic victory in the Pietermaritzburg FA Cup. This was a first for Michaelhouse and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. Despite the challenges of provincial trials and selections, we were thrilled that six of our boys were selected for the KZN teams. Jason Brufau, Luke Mitchell, Alex Vries, Gordon Deutscher and Tristan Roques made the U18A side, and Chase Maskell the U16A side. This accomplishment not only highlighted the quality of talent in the Michaelhouse programme but also set a standard for future seasons. A special acknowledgment is due to Mr Chris van der Berg, our former head coach. Mr van der Berg’s unwavering commitment to soccer at Michaelhouse has been a pillar of our success over the years. His leadership provided a strong foundation, and his T

SOCCER RESULTS 2024

TEAM

P

W 12

L 3 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 6 3 1 2 0 1 2 3 3 2 1 1

D

1st

20

5 5 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 4 1 2 3 2 2 3 4 2 2 0 0 0

2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

7 7 7 7 6 5 3 1 1 6 6 6 4 4 1 8 8 7 4 4 7 7 7 6 4 4

1 4 2 6 5 3 2 0 0 6 1 4 5 3 3 1 2 4 5 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 4 3 3

U16A U16B U16C U16D U16E U16F U16G U15A U15B U15C U15D U15E U15F U14A U14B U14C U14D U14E U14F U14G

11

12

16

11

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