Day 2: Masterpieces Completed – Champions Crowned at Cape Co-Ed Cup

Day 2: Masterpieces Completed – Champions Crowned at Cape Co-Ed Cup

The final whistle of the WorksheetCloud.com Cape Co-Ed U13 Cup powered by Belgotex Sport marked the completion of two days of pure hockey artistry, 80 matches, countless moments of magic, and champions in every category. A huge thank you to SuperSport Schools for ensuring fans everywhere could witness the action live, and an extra splash of gratitude to WorksheetCloud.com, whose support made this celebration of youth sport possible.

BOYS – Beaumont’s Bold Brushstroke

The Cup semi-finals featured the cream of the crop: Beaumont, Bishops, Kenridge, and Gene Louw.

Semi-Final 1
Beaumont edged a tense encounter with Gene Louw, as Benjamin Ludick delivered the game’s only goal to secure a 1-0 win.

Semi-Final 2
It was a rematch of the 2024 final as Kenridge met Bishops.

• Zach Joseph struck twice for Kenridge.
• Oliver Schultz and Oliver Thomalia responded for Bishops.
  At 2-2 after full time, Bishops held their nerve in the shootout to book back-to-back final appearances.

Bronze Medal
Gene Louw bounced back from semi-final heartbreak, winning their own shootout to claim bronze over Kenridge.

The Final
The decider was a scriptwriter’s dream.

• Luca Aweh put Beaumont ahead.
• Max Wides levelled for Bishops with a perfectly executed penalty corner variation.
  Then, in the dying seconds, Owen Pieterse delivered the winner—a final stroke on Beaumont’s championship canvas.

Final Score: Beaumont 2-1 Bishops – a title seized in dramatic style.

Other Winners:

• Plate: Stellenbosch
• Shield Paarl Boys
• Bowl Panorama

Individual Awards:

• Top Goalscorer: Zach Joseph
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Jamie Barnard
• Player of the Tournament: Zach Joseph

GIRLS – Stellenbosch Shine Through the Storm

The semi-finals lined up as Sweet Valley, Stellenbosch, Outeniqua, and De Hoop.

Semi-Final 1
Sweet Valley marched into the final with a 2-0 win over Outeniqua, thanks to Josie Boyes and Kate Paxton.

Semi-Final 2
Stellenbosch showed their class, sweeping past De Hoop 3-0 with goals from Liza Fouché and a brace from captain Nina Swanepoel.

Bronze Medal
Outeniqua edged a 1-0 win to seal their spot on the podium.

The Final
Played in wet, windy conditions, Stellenbosch struck first when a penalty corner from Liza Fouché was deflected into the Sweet Valley net. But Sweet Valley hit back—Katie Paxton’s goal-bound PC was saved by the keeper and put in the goal box by Kayla George to level things up.
With no further goals, the shootout loomed large, and Stellenbosch held their nerve to lift the Cup.

Other Winners:

• Plate: Durbanville
• Shield: Somerset College
• Bowl: Curro Durbanville

Individual Awards:

• Top Goalscorer: Nina Swanepoel
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Lika Shrives
• Player of the Tournament: Nina Swanepoel

A Tournament to Frame

From first whistle to last, the WorksheetCloud.com Cape Co-Ed U13 Cup powered by Belgotex Sport proved once again why it’s one of the highlights of the school hockey calendar—colourful, competitive, and crammed with unforgettable moments.

Here’s to the players who painted the pitch with skill, to the parents and coaches who made the journey possible, and to the sponsors—especially WorksheetCloud.com—who help make dreams a reality.