REKORDS SPAT BY PLASIE ATLETIEK INTERHUIS

Op 21 Januarie ‘25 het atlete en ondersteuners weer in groot getalle in die Bulkraal saamgetrek om vanjaar se huissport af te handel, nadat welkome reën die oorspronklike datum in die wiele gery het.

Veral die skiewies het pragtig gelyk in hul huishemde, en het in groot getalle aan al die items deelgeneem.

16 atlete het in totaal 23 bestaande rekords laat spat. Noemenswaardig is dat Sven Hedin (4), Leandré de Lange (2), Luné Joubert (2), Kea Kganyago (2) en Sophia van Wyk (2) elk meer as 1 rekord gebreek het!

Huis Ignis (graad 9) het met 833 punte as oorwinnaars uit die stryd getree, gevolg deur Huis Aqua (graad 8) met 776 punte. Huis Terra (graad 10) was derde met 766 punte, Huis Lux (graad 12) vierde met 763 punte, en Huis Ventus (graad 11) laaste met 681 punte.

Die topatlete van die dag was Zané Vosloo, Junior Victrix Ludorum en Sophia van Wyk, Senior Victrix Ludorum. Rithlavile Mlangeni dra die titel van Junior Victor Ludorum en Sven Hedin dié van Senior Victor Ludorum.

Die Plasie-atlete is oppad om aan die TUT Top 14-byeenkoms by Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria deel te neem. Ons sien ook met groot verwagting uit na die plaaslike Frikkie Deysel-byeenkoms wat op Vrydag 7 Februarie gaan plaasvind.

FOTO’S: Imcke van Vuuren en Nadia Last

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RECORDS SHATTERED AT PLASIE ATHLETICS INTERHOUSE

On 21 January ‘25, athletes and supporters once again gathered in large numbers at the Bulkraal to conclude this year’s interhouse athletics event after welcome rain disrupted the original date.

The participants, especially the skivvies, looked stunning in their house shirts and competed enthusiastically in all events.

A total of 16 athletes shattered 23 existing records. Notably, Sven Hedin (4), Leandré de Lange (2), Luné Joubert (2), Kea Kganyago (2), and Sophia van Wyk (2) each broke more than one record!

House Ignis (grade 9) emerged victorious with 833 points, followed by House Aqua (grade 8) with 776 points. House Terra (grade 10) secured third place with 766 points, House Lux (grade 12) came fourth with 763 points, and House Ventus (grade 11) finished last with 681 points.

The top athletes of the day were Zané Vosloo, Junior Victrix Ludorum, and Sophia van Wyk, Senior Victrix Ludorum. Rithlavile Mlangeni claimed the title of Junior Victor Ludorum, and Sven Hedin was crowned Senior Victor Ludorum.

The Plasie athletes are already on their way to participate in the TUT Top 14 competition at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. We are also eagerly looking forward to the local Frikkie Deysel event, which will take place on Friday, 7 February.

PHOTOS: Imcke van Vuuren and Nadia Last 

MERENSKY ATLETIEK: WILDEKLAWER TUT TOP 14

Op 29 Januarie 2025 het Merensky se top-atlete aan die Wildeklawer TUT Curro Top 14 by die Pilditch Stadion in Pretoria deelgeneem. Met 39 skole in die B-afdeling het die Plasie-atlete sterk vertoon en 'n gemiddelde ASA-punt van 754 behaal, wat ons 'n 10de plek besorg het.

Uitsonderlike prestasies:

• Arno Haasbroek het 'n nuwe rekord opgestel in die mans o19 hoogspring, met 'n sprong van 2m (810 punte).

• Sophia van Wyk het 3de geëindig in die dames o19 400m hekkies, met 'n tyd van 1:08.79 (802 punte).

• Sven Hedin het 4de geëindig in die seuns o16 110m hekkies, met 'n tyd van 14.40 sekondes (865 punte).

Meer uitslae:

• Sven Hedin (6de, seuns o16 100m, 11.15 sek, 798 punte)

• Sophia van Wyk (6de, dames o19 400m, 1:01.67, 772 punte).

• Kylie van Eeden (11de, meisies o14 90m hekkies, 15.75 sek, 771 punte)

• Khutso Mahasha (8ste, mans o19 hoogspring, 1.75m, 560 punte)

• Ester Udeji (6de, dogters o14 gewigstoot, 9.85m, 763 punte)

Baie geluk aan ons atlete met hierdie uitstekende prestasies!

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MERENSKY ATHLETICS: WILDEKLAWER TUT TOP 14

On 29 January 2025, Merensky's top athletes participated in the Wildeklawer TUT Curro Top 14 at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. Competing against 39 schools in the B division, the Plasie athletes delivered strong performances, achieving an average ASA score of 754 and securing 10th place.

Outstanding performances:

• Arno Haasbroek set a new record in the men's u19 high jump with a height of 2m (810 points).

• Sophia van Wyk placed 3rd in the women's u19 400m hurdles with a time of 1:08.79 (802 points).

• Sven Hedin placed 4th in the boys' u16 110m hurdles, clocking 14.40 seconds (865 points).

More results:

• Sven Hedin (6th, boys' u16 100m, 11.15 sec, 798 points)

• Sophia van Wyk (6th, women's u19 400m, 1:01.67, 772 points)

• Kylie van Eeden (11th, girls' u14 90m hurdles, 15.75 sec, 771 points)

• Khutso Mahasha (8th, men's u19 high jump, 1.75m, 560 points)

• Ester Udeji (6th, girls' u14 shot put, 9.85m, 763 points)

Congratulations to our athletes on these excellent achievements!

FRIKKIE DEYSEL ATLETIEKBYEENKOMS ‘N GROOT SUKSES

Die Frikkie Deysel Atletiekbyeenkoms is op Vrydag, 7 Februarie 2025, by Merensky Landbou Akademie aangebied en was 'n dag vol opwinding, indrukwekkende prestasies en rekordpogings. Agt spanne van sewe skole het deelgeneem, naamlik Hoërskole Piet Potgieter, Louis Trichardt, Pietersburg, Frans du Toit, asook Stanford Lake College, HTS Tom Naudé en natuurlik Merensky Landbou Akademie.

Vyf nuwe rekords is opgestel:

• Sophia van Wyk (Merensky): Dogters 19 – 400m Hekkies – 1:07.69

• Jané Buitendach (Merensky): Dogters 17 – 3000m – 10:39.94

• Sven Hedin (Merensky): Seuns 16 – 400m Hekkies – 55.35

• Leandré de Lange (Merensky): Dogters 16 – 100m Hekkies – 15.68

• Chrizette Odendaal (Louis Trichardt): Dogters 16 – 200m – 26.82

Die atlete het sterk vertonings gelewer, met die volgende atlete wat trofeë verower het:

• Junior Victrix Ludorum: Kholofelo Khanyago (Hoërskool Piet Potgieter)

• Senior Victrix Ludorum: Chrizette Odendaal (Hoërskool Louis Trichardt)

• Junior Victor Ludorum: Tshepo Malatji (Hoërskool Frans du Toit)

• Senior Victor Ludorum: Sven Hedin (Merensky Landbou Akademie)

Die Merensky Blou-span, het as die algehele wenners van die dag uit die stryd getree.

Oudergewoonte het die mascots van die deelnemende skole gesorg vir groot vermaak toe hulle mekaar op die 100m die stryd aangesê het – 'n hoogtepunt wat die skare behoorlik aan die lag gehad het.

'n Spesiale woord van dank gaan aan PNA en NTT Isuzu, Tzaneen, vir hul ondersteuning as borge vir die dag.

#PlasieSport #PlasieAtletiek #FrikkieDeysel

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FRIKKIE DEYSEL ATHLETICS MEETING A BIG SUCCESS

The Frikkie Deysel Athletics Meeting was held on Friday, 7 February 2025, at Merensky Agricultural Academy and proved to be a day full of excitement, impressive performances, and record-breaking achievements. Eight teams from seven schools competed, including Hoërskole Piet Potgieter, Louis Trichardt, Pietersburg, Frans du Toit, as well as Stanford Lake College, Tom Naudé THS and of course Merensky Agricultural Academy.

Five new records were set:

• Sophia van Wyk (Merensky): Girls 19 – 400m Hurdles – 1:07.69

• Jané Buitendach (Merensky): Girls 17 – 3000m – 10:39.94

• Sven Hedin (Merensky): Boys 16 – 400m Hurdles – 55.35

• Leandré de Lange (Merensky): Girls 16 – 100m Hurdles – 15.68

• Chrizette Odendaal (Louis Trichardt): Girls 16 – 200m – 26.82

Athletes delivered strong performances, earning top awards:

• Junior Victrix Ludorum: Kholofelo Khanyago (Hoërskool Piet Potgieter)

• Senior Victrix Ludorum: Chrizette Odendaal (Hoërskool Louis Trichardt)

• Junior Victor Ludorum: Tshepo Malatji (Hoërskool Frans du Toit)

• Senior Victor Ludorum: Sven Hedin (Merensky Agricultural Academy)

The Merensky Blue team emerged as the overall winners of the day.

As always, the mascots from the participating schools provided great entertainment during their 100m race, which had the crowd laughing and cheering throughout this light-hearted highlight of the event.

A special thank you goes to PNA and NTT Isuzu, Tzaneen, for their generous sponsorship and support on the day.

ATLETIEK INTERHOËR BY PETER MOKABA STADION

Polokwane – Op 21 Februarie 2025 het die jaarlikse Atletiek Interhoër by die Peter Mokaba-stadion in Polokwane plaasgevind. Hierdie jaar is die byeenkoms aangebied deur Northern Academy en het van die provinsie se topskole byeengebring om mekaar op die atletiekbaan te trotseer.

Deelnemende skole was: Northern Academy Secondary, Hoërskool Pietersburg, HTS Tom Naudé, Hoërskool Frans du Toit, Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, Merensky Landbou Akademie, Hoërskool Eric Louw en Curro Heuwelkruin.

Een van die hoogtepunte van die dag was die optrede van die Plasie-sanggroep en -dirigente, wat die skare bekoor het met hul geesdrif en energie. Die sanggroep het algeheel derde geëindig, met Christo de Beer, bekend as "Roes," wat as die beste seunsdirigent aangewys is.

Merensky Landbou Akademie het ‘n indrukwekkende vertoning gelewer deur nege rekords te laat spat:

• Sven Hedin (Seuns 16): 100m (10.72 sekondes), 110m Hekkies (13.54 sekondes) en 400m Hekkies (56.50 sekondes).

• Leandré de Lange (Dogters 16): 100m Hekkies (15.18 sekondes) en Verspring (5.23m).

• Sophia van Wyk (Dogters 19): 400m Hekkies (1:06.78).

• Tharollo Moagie (Dogters 15): Driesprong (10.42m).

• JP Botha (Seuns 17): Spiesgooi (60.37m).

• Merensky Aflosspan (Seuns 16): 4x100m Aflos (45.17 sekondes).

Die Plasie-atlete het 30 goue-, 33 silwer- en 36 bronsmedaljes ontvang.

Finale Puntestand:

1. Hoërskool Pietersburg - 1143

2. Merensky Landbou Akademie - 997

3. Hoërskool Louis Trichardt - 890.5

4. HTS Tom Naudé - 757.5

5. Hoërskool Frans du Toit - 425.5

6. Northern Academy - 349.5

7. Curro Heuwelkruin - 325.5

8. Hoërskool Eric Louw - 157.5

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ATHLETICS INTER-HIGH AT PETER MOKABA STADIUM

Polokwane – On 21 February 2025, the annual Athletics Inter-High took place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. This year, the event was hosted by Northern Academy and brought together some of the province’s top schools to compete against each other on the athletics track.

Participating schools included: Northern Academy Secondary, Hoërskool Pietersburg, HTS Tom Naudé, Hoërskool Frans du Toit, Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, Merensky Agricultural Academy, Hoërskool Eric Louw, and Curro Heuwelkruin.

One of the highlights of the day was the performance of the Plasie singing group and cheerleaders, who captivated the crowd with their enthusiasm and energy. The singing group finished in third place overall, with Christo de Beer, known as "Roes," being awarded the best male cheerleader.

Merensky Agricultural Academy delivered an impressive performance by breaking nine records:

• Sven Hedin (Boys 16): 100m (10.72 seconds), 110m Hurdles (13.54 seconds) and 400m Hurdles (56.50 seconds).

• Leandré de Lange (Girls 16): 100m Hurdles (15.18 seconds) and Long Jump (5.23m).

• Sophia van Wyk (Girls 19): 400m Hurdles (1:06.78).

• Tharollo Moagie (Girls 15): Triple Jump (10.42m).

• JP Botha (Boys 17): Javelin (60.37m).

• Merensky Relay Team (Boys 16): 4x100m Relay (45.17 seconds).

The Plasie athletes received 30 gold, 33 silver and 36 bronze medals.

Final Standings:

1. Hoërskool Pietersburg - 1143

2. Merensky Agricultural Academy - 997

3. Louis Trichardt High School - 890.5

4. Tom Naudé THS - 757.5

5. Frans du Toit High School - 425.5

6. Northern Academy - 349.5

7. Curro Heuwelkruin - 325.5

8. Eric Louw High School - 157.5

MERENSKY SKITTER BY WILDEKLAWER-ATLETIEKBYEENKOMS

Pilditch Stadion, Pretoria - 27 Februarie 2025

Die atlete van Merensky Landbou Akademie het hul merk gelaat by die Wildeklawer NWU Groep 3 & 4 Atletiekbyeenkoms, wat op 27 Februarie 2025 by die Pilditch Stadion in Pretoria plaasgevind het. As deel van Groep 4, het Merensky teen sterk skole in die land meegeding en puik prestasies behaal.

Die volgende skole het in Groep 4 deelgeneem: Bergsig Akademie, Hoërskool Dinamika, Hoërskool Driehoek, Hoërskool Linden, Merensky Landbou Akademie, Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom, Hoërskool Rob Ferreira en Hoërskool Vorentoe.

Teen hierdie sterk teenstanders het Merensky se atlete uitgestaan met fenomenale vertonings.

Merensky het 'n indrukwekkende aantal goue medaljes verower. Die volgende atlete het op die hoogste sport van die podium gestaan:

• Item 5 - Alizay le Roux (Dogters 14) – Verspring

• Item 17 - Sven Hedin (Seuns 16) - 400m Hekkies

• Item 19 - Sophia van Wyk (Dogters 19) - 400m Hekkies

• Item 47 - Leandré de Lange (Dogters 16) - Hoogspring

• Item 49 - Kea Kganyago (Dogters 17) - Verspring

• Item 58 - Sven Hedin (Seuns 16) - 100m

• Item 59 - Layah Peterson (Dogters 17) - 100m

• Item 63 - Leila van Wyngaardt (Dogters 14) - 90m Hekkies

• Item 65 - Leandré de Lange (Dogters 16) - 100m Hekkies

• Item 71 - Arno Haasbroek (Seuns 19) - Hoogspring

• Item 72 - Kea Kganyago (Dogters 17) - Driesprong

• Item 78 - Sven Hedin (Seuns 16) - 110m Hekkies

• Item 87 - Layah Peterson (Dogters 17) - 200m

• Item 94 - Karabo Mahasha (Seuns 15) - Verspring

• Item 111 - Leandré de Lange (Dogters 16) - Verspring

• Item 115 - Ndzalama Maluleke (Seuns 15) - Hoogspring

• Item 127 - Sophia van Wyk (Dogters 19) - 400m

Hierbenewens het Merensky ook 27 silwer- en 20 bronsmedaljes ingepalm.

Met hierdie uitsonderlike prestasies het Merensky se dogters 'n eersteplek behaal, en het die Plasies 'n algehele tweedeplek in Groep 4 ingeneem.

Merensky is trots op elke atleet wat deelgeneem het en sien uit na nog vele sulke suksesse in die toekoms!

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MERENSKY SHINES AT WILDEKLAWER ATHLETICS MEETING

Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - 27 February 2025

The athletes from Merensky Agricultural Academy left their mark at the Wildeklawer NWU Group 3 & 4 Athletics Meeting, which took place on 27 February 2025 at the Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. As part of Group 4, Merensky competed against strong schools in the country and achieved excellent achievements.

The following schools participated in Group 4: Bergsig Academy, Hoërskool Dinamika, Hoërskool Driehoek, Hoërskool Linden, Merensky Agricultural Academy, Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom, Rob Ferreira High School and Vorentoe High School.

Against these strong opponents, Merensky's athletes stood out with phenomenal performances.

Merensky won an impressive number of gold medals. The following athletes stood on the highest spot of the podium:

• Item 5 - Alizay le Roux (Girls 14) – LongJump

• Item 17 - Sven Hedin (Boys 16) - 400m Hurdles

• Item 19 - Sophia van Wyk (Girls 19) - 400m Hurdles

• Item 47 - Leandré de Lange (Girls 16) - HighJump

• Item 49 - Kea Kganyago (Girls 17) - LongJump

• Item 58 - Sven Hedin (Boys 16) - 100m

• Item 59 - Layah Peterson (Girls 17) - 100m

• Item 63 - Leila van Wyngaardt (Girls 14) - 90m Hurdles

• Item 65 - Leandré de Lange (Girls 16) - 100m Hurdles

• Item 71 - Arno Haasbroek (Boys 19) - HighJump

• Item 72 - Kea Kganyago (Girls 17) - TripleJump

• Item 78 - Sven Hedin (Boys 16) - 110m Hurdles

• Item 87 - Layah Peterson (Girls 17) - 200m

• Item 94 - Karabo Mahasha (Boys 15) - LongJump

• Item 111 - Leandré de Lange (Girls 16) - LongJump

• Item 115 - Ndzalama Maluleke (Boys 15) - HighJump

• Item 127 - Sophia van Wyk (Girls 19) - 400m

In addition to this, Merensky also won 27 silver and 20 bronze medals.

With these exceptional achievements, Merensky's girls took first place, and the Plasies achieved a general second place in Group 4.

Merensky is proud of every athlete who participated and looks forward to many more such successes in the future!

MERENSKY-ATLETE BY LIMSA KAMPIOENSKAPPE 2025

Die atlete van Merensky Landbou Akademie het op Saterdag, 8 Maart 2025, by die LIMSA Kampioenskappe wat by die Universiteit van Limpopo in Polokwane gehou is, ’n indrukwekkende vertoning gelewer.

Sven Hedin was een van die dag se uitblinkers, deur nie net ‘n tweede plek in die 110m Hekkies te behaal nie, maar ook ’n nuwe rekord in dié afdeling op te stel. Hy het ook in die 400m Hekkies tweede geëindig en nóg 'n rekord gebreek – ’n ongelooflike prestasie!

Leandré de Lange het gewys waarom sy een van Merensky se top-dogtersatlete is. Sy het goud verower in beide Hoogspring en Verspring, en boonop nog ’n derde plek in die 100m Hekkies ingepalm.

Kea Kganyago het ook 'n puik bydrae gelewer deur ‘n eerste plek in Driesprong te behaal, en ‘n tweede plek in Verspring.

Anita Beukes het haarself gevestig as een van die top hoogspringers deur ’n silwermedalje te verower.

In die worpe het JP Botha sy krag en tegniek ten toon gestel en sy spiesgooi gewen.

Die Merensky-atlete het ons skool se naam met trots gedra en bewys dat hulle gereed is om op enige verhoog te kompeteer. Baie geluk aan al ons atlete met hul prestasies!

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MERENSKY ATHLETES AT LIMSA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

The athletes from Merensky Agricultural Academy put on an impressive performance on Saturday, 8 March 2025, at the LIMSA Championships held at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane.

Sven Hedin was one of the day's standouts, not only finishing second in the 110m Hurdles, but also setting a new record in this category. He also finished second in the 400m Hurdles and broke another record – an incredible achievement!

Leandré de Lange showed why she is one of Merensky’s top female athletes. She won gold in both the HighJump and LongJump, and also took third place in the 100m Hurdles.

Kea Kganyago also made a great contribution by finishing first in the TripleJump, and second in the LongJump.

Anita Beukes established herself as one of the top high jumpers by winning a silver medal.

In the throws, JP Botha showcased his strength and technique and won his Javelin.

The Merensky athletes carried our school’s name with pride and proved that they are ready to compete on any stage. Congratulations to all our athletes on their achievements!

MERENSKY-ATLETE VAAR SKITTEREND BY LIMA SKOLEKAMPIOENSKAPPE

Merensky Landbou Akademie se atlete het op 15 Maart 2025 deelgeneem aan die LIMA Skolekampioenskappe wat by die Universiteit van Limpopo in Polokwane gehou is. Die Plasie-atlete het indrukwekkende prestasies behaal.

Verskeie atlete het podiumplekke verower:

Sven Hedin – 1ste 110m Hekkies | 2de 400m Hekkies
Leandré de Lange – 1ste 90m Hekkies | 1ste Verspring | 2de Hoogspring
JP Botha – 1ste Spiesgooi
Arno Haasbroek – 3de Hoogspring
Phetole Rampedi – 1ste 200m | 3de 100m

Met hierdie prestasies is die spanning hoog terwyl ons wag om te sien watter atlete vir die SA Kampioenskappe sal kwalifiseer. Baie geluk aan al ons atlete!

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MERENSKY ATHLETES SHINE AT LIMA SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Merensky Agricultural Academy athletes participated in the LIMA Schools Championships held at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane on 15 March 2025. The Plasie athletes achieved impressive achievements.

Several athletes achieved podium places:

Sven Hedin – 1st 110m Hurdles | 2nd 400m Hurdles
Leandré de Lange – 1st 90m Hurdles | 1st LongJump | 2nd HighJump
JP Botha – 1st Javelin
Arno Haasbroek – 3rd HighJump
Phetole Rampedi – 1st 200m | 3rd 100m

With these achievements, the tension is high as we wait to see which athletes will qualify for the SA Championships. Congratulations to all our athletes!

MERENSKY-ATLETE STAAN HUL MAN BY SA KAMPIOENSKAPPE

Merensky Landbou Akademie is trots op verskeie Plasie-atlete wat tydens die SA Skole-atletiekkampioenskappe, wat van 2 tot 5 April 2025 in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het, kompeteer het teen die land se beste.

Die Plasies het nie net hul deelname afgemerk nie – hulle het merkwaardige uitslae behaal en waardevolle ervaring op nasionale vlak opgedoen:

• JP Botha het 'n stewige 5de plek in spiesgooi behaal.

• Kea Kganyago het uitstekend presteer met ’n 4de plek in spiesgooi en 'n 10de plek in driesprong.

• Leandré de Lange eindig 8ste in hoogspring en 11de in verspring.

• Sven Hedin het die eindstreep in die 400m hekkies in die 7de plek oorgesteek, en was ook deel van die aflosspan wat ‘n puik 4de plek behaal het.

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MERENSKY ATHLETES HOLD THEIR OWN AT SA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Merensky Agricultural Academy is proud of several Plasie athletes who competed against the country’s best during the SA Schools Athletics Championships, held from 2 to 5 April 2025 in Bloemfontein.

The Plasies didn’t just tick off their participation – they achieved remarkable results and gained valuable experience on a national level:

• JP Botha secured a solid 5th place in javelin.

• Kea Kganyago delivered an excellent performance with a 4th place in javelin and 10th place in triple jump.

• Leandré de Lange finished 8th in high jump and 11th in long jump.

• Sven Hedin crossed the finish line in 7th place in the 400m hurdles and was also part of the relay team that achieved an impressive 4th place.