12 August 2026
Michaelhouse boys travelled far and wide over the weekend to compete in hockey, rugby sevens, squash, and football, contesting some of the country’s biggest events while also hosting their arch-rival, Hilton College, for a football derby.
HOCKEY
The U16A hockey side was in action in the Top Schools Tournament, hosted by Paarl Gimnasium, where they went head-to-head against the best U16 sides from across the country.
They performed strongly, compiling a record of three wins, two draws, and two losses. Their results included a convincing 3-0 victory over the eventual runner-up, St Andrew’s School.
In the end, Michaelhouse finished seventh overall. James Buys, with seven goals, was the event’s top goal scorer, while Hayden Ravenscroft, with five, was the third-highest scorer.
Results
Michaelhouse 7-0 Menlopark
Michaelhouse 3-6 Grey High
Michaelhouse 3-0 St Andrew’s School
Michaelhouse 0-0 Paarl Boys’ High
Michaelhouse 2-2 Grey College
Michaelhouse 1-2 St Andrew’s College
Michaelhouse 4-3 Paarl Gimnasium
SQUASH
Michaelhouse represented KwaZulu-Natal at the annual Top Schools Squash Tournament in Pietermaritzburg, taking on the provincial champions from around South Africa.
‘House was drawn in Section 2, where they faced St Andrew’s School, Rondebosch Boys’ High, and Grey High, a very tough draw.
The Bloemfontein school went on to win the title, with ‘Bosch in second, and Grey High, one of the country’s traditional powers, finished sixth overall, with Michaelhouse in seventh place.
They were well beaten by both St Andrew’s School and Rondebosch and put up a good fight against Grey in a loss. In the fifth to eighth place playoffs, they recorded a loss to St John’s College and a win over York High. Their result against Grey High was carried forward into the playoffs.
Results
Section 2
Michaelhouse 0-20 Rondebosch
Michaelhouse 0-20 St Andrew’s
Michaelhouse 9-15 Grey High
Cross-pool playoff (5-8)
Michaelhouse 14-7 York
Michaelhouse 5-18 St John’s
RUGBY SEVENS
‘House‘s rugby sevens teams visited St Stithians, in Johannesburg, where the u17A team was undefeated, the u15A side lost only one match, and the u15B was held to a draw while winning their other two games.
u17A
Michaelhouse 27-21 St Stithians
Michaelhouse 24-10 St Andrew’s College
Michaelhouse 31-0 Highlands North
Michaelhouse 36-5 St Benedict’s
Michaelhouse 45-14 St David’s
u15A
Michaelhouse 15-19 St Stithians
Michaelhouse 34-14 St Andrew’s College
Michaelhouse 45-14 St David’s
Michaelhouse 24-10 St Andrew’s College
Michaelhouse 31-0 Highland North
u15B
Michaelhouse 32-7 Highlands North
Michaelhouse 17-5 St Stithians
Michaelhouse 12-12 St David’s
FOOTBALL
At the St David’s Marist Inanda Challenge Cup, facing tough competition, Michaelhouse teams, competing in the u19 Challenge Cup and u15 sections, produced some good results.
The 1st team won three and lost three, with their record including a 1-0 win over Hilton College, while the u15A side won three, drew one, and lost one.
1st Team
Michaelhouse 0-1 St Benedict’s
Michaelhouse 1-0 Jeppe
Michaelhouse 3-2 Springs Boys’ High
Michaelhouse 0-4 St David’s Marist Inanda
Michaelhouse 2-1 Hilton
Michaelhouse 1-3 Grey College
u15A
Michaelhouse 2-3 St Alban’s
Michaelhouse 4-3 Jeppe
Michaelhouse 1-2 St David’s
Michaelhouse 4-1 St Stithians
Michaelhouse 4-4 CBC Boksburg
Michaelhouse 2-2 St Benedict’s
The U14A team contested the Saints Challenge Cup at St Stithians, compiling a record of two wins, three draws, and one loss. One of those draws was 1-1 against Hilton College.
u14A
Michaelhouse 3-0 St Andrew’s College
Michaelhouse 0-1 St Benedict’s
Michaelhouse 1-1 St John’s
Michaelhouse 1-1 St David’s Marist Inanda
Michaelhouse 3-1 St Peter’s
Michaelhouse 1-1 Hilton
Derby vs Hilton College
In derby matches hosted by Michaelhouse, home sides won eight matches, Hilton won five, and three ended in draws, including an exciting 4-4 draw between the 7th teams.
Results
2nd: Michaelhouse 1-0 Hilton
3rd: Michaelhouse 2-1 Hilton
4th: Michaelhouse 1-1 Hilton
5th: Michaelhouse 6-0 Hilton
6th: Michaelhouse 1-0 Hilton
7th: Michaelhouse 4-4 Hilton
8th: Michaelhouse 0-1 Hilton
16B: Michaelhouse 3-1 Hilton
16C: Michaelhouse 1-1 Hilton
16D: Michaelhouse 0-2 Hilton
15B: Michaelhouse 1-0 Hilton
15C: Michaelhouse 1-3 Hilton
15D: Michaelhouse 1-3 Hilton
14B: Michaelhouse 4-8 Hilton
14C: Michaelhouse 6-4 Hilton
14D: Michaelhouse 5-1 Hilton