Sport

We play chess for the love of the game. It is quite evident in most our players that they love the game.

Goals:

The aim of Chess in HTS Louis Botha is to allow learners to enjoy themselves while training their brains. We strive to train learners capable of going the Free State or South African tournaments.

 

2004:     Two teams were entered respectively in to the A and B league

2005:     Two bronze medals at the Southern Free State Chess Championships

2006:     Played in the D and E Leagues: Several Gold medals were obtained.

2007:     The results continued in 2007 with prominent names like Gosego Moroka and Khotle Schaba.

2008 and 2009:  Our school became known for their participation in chess tournaments.

2010:     9 Learners took part in a tournament to qualify for Free State Championships.

2014:     10  Chess players took part in the Qualifying tournaments during the following

weekends in Bloemfontein.

• 18 – 19 October 2013
• 24 – 25 January 2014
• 07 – 08 February 2014
• 21 – 22 February 2014
• 25 – 26 July 2014
• 01 – 02 August 2014
• 08 – 09 August 2014-10-13

 

7 Chess players took part on 17 May in the Motheo Championships where the

following won prizes.

• Nkosinathi Danti      (Gold)
• Mojalefa Mosohpha  (Silver)
• Monatisa Tiisetso     (Bronze)

 

During the 01/02 Augustus Chess Open tournament Tiisetso Monatisa came

second in the B section with a rating above 1500 and won R600.

 

During the open tournament 8 – 9 August 2014 we have for U/19:

• 1st Oratile Mainane
• 2nd Tiisetso Monatisa
• 3rd Sejane Lenepa

Three teams participated in the Bloemfontein Secondary School League:  U/17 A,

• U/19 A and U/19 B.
• THS Louis Botha obtained the following places for 2014.
• U/17 A – Second
• U/19 A – Second (½ mark short of winning Grey)
• U/19 B – Second

 

7 of our players have been selected to participate from 3 – 10 January 2015 on

the SAFCC Chess SA Championships.

The aim of cricket at HTS Louis Botha is train learners to use their God-given talent, to enjoy themselves and to express themselves in good quality sportsmanship.

2014: CRICKET

The school had four teams that played in the Bloemfontein league this season.  All the teams played good cricket.

I want to thank the following coaches for their hard work during the season: Messrs T. Jardine, A. Spies, L. Orren, G. Viljoen, W. Janse van Rensburg and W. Viljoen.

 

5 Players of the school were selected for various teams that took part in the National Cricket Tournaments during the December 2013 holiday.

FREE STATE U/19 – Dec 2013

1. Lejone Makhasana
2. Paballo Mogoera

Paballo Mogoera was also selected for the SA Colts U/19 team as well as the Knights Cubs U/19 team

 

FREE STATE U/17 – Dec 2013

1. Lejone Makhasana
2. Mzulusi Singonzo
3. Kelebogile Phanyane

Lejone Makhasana was selected for both the Free State U/17 and U/19 teams.

 

FREE STATE U/15 – Dec 2013

1. Thabang Nyokong

18 Players were selected for various teams that took part in the Free State trials during the October 2014 holiday.

 

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE U/18 – Oct 2014

1. Lejone Makhasane

2.Thabang Nyokong

3. Neo Mahlatsi

4. Mzukisi Singonzo

5. Relebohile Phanyane

7. Vakele Majoro

 

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE U/15 – Oct 2014

1. Thato Letebele

2. Obakeng Sethoba

3. Prince lobakeng

4. Kamogelo Tsatsinyana

5. Monde Mqunqu

6. Lehlohonolo Machalotse

7. Ofentse Thaele

MOTHEO U/18 B

1. Thabang Potsane

 

MOTHEO U/17

1. Doctor Tshabalala

 

MOTHEO U/15 B

1. Mpho Maleki

 

MOTHEO U/15 C

1. Molefe

The school’s U/19 A-Teams toured to Sasolburg during the October holidays.  These matches were in preparation for the season.  They won 5 of their 7 matches.

The school’s First Team played in the Pro-20 competition for Free State Schools.

The aim of training athletics at HTS Louis Botha is allow learners to use their God-given talent to the best of their ability.  We strive to allow learners to achieve provincial/national colours.

Medals and varies achievements were obtained through the years. In our top achievers page many of our national and international sport stars are displayed.

The readiness for each season is determined by the hard work and dedication of the learners and the coaches.  December training camps and clinics ensure that only the best athletes come from our school.  Athletes arrive at school for training as early as the first week in January to ensure optimal fitness.

Here are some reports regarding cross country:

2013: CROSS COUNTRY

The cross country athletes once again had an excellent year.  Louis Botha’s athletes managed to bring great honour to our school with their outstanding performance.  It is a privilege to highlight the following results.

1. Motheo leagues:
   21 athletes competed in this league and 6 meetings were held.

Team competitions:
Boys U/19           4km       A-team 1^st
Boys U/16           6km       A-team 1^st
Boys U/15           4km       A-team 1^st
Boys U/14           4km       A-team 1^st

Individual achievements during the league competitions.
Gold medals                                      Silver medals                                    Bronze medals
B/19       4km       Lerato Mosunyane                 Shuping Molehe                                     Gomolemo Leepile
B/16       6km       Armin Fillies                           Vuyo Tshotyane                                      Mpumelemo Mdi
B/15       4km       Nope Moleyan                         Tshepo Mokau                                        Fekile Maasela
B/14       4km       Joseph Mokoteli                     Tsiitso Radebe                                                      –
B/19       4km       Daphne May                                         –                                                                  –

 

Individual Medals:  12 out of 12 athletes
Gold: – 5                              Silver: – 4                              Bronze: – 3
Team medals: four out of four teams
Winning School: THS Louis Botha

 

2. Free State Interprovincial Cross Country Meeting – UFS
   585 athletes competed in this meeting. The following four provinces participated:

North-West; Northern Cape; Gauteng; Free State

Boys U/14           4km       56 athletes:        Joseph Mokoteli 1^st
Boys U/15           4km       58 athletes:        Nope Moleyane 1^st
Boys U/16           6km       49 athletes:        Andrico Williams 1^st
Armin Fillies 2^nd
Vuyo Tshotyane 4^th
Mpumelemo Mdi 5^th
Boys U/19           4km       52 athletes:        Shuping Molehe 2^nd
Girls U/19            4km       38 athletes:        Daphne May 2^nd

Medals: Gold: – 3              Silver: – 3              Bronze:- –
12 athletes of Louis Botha represented the Free State Junior team.

 

3. ASA Free State Junior Cross Country Championships –

UFS

Boys U/14           4km       Joseph Mokoteli 2^nd
                                             Tsietsi Radebe 5^th
Boys U/15           4km       Nope Moleyane 1^st
Tshepo Mokau 6^th
Boys U/16           6km       Armin Fillies 1^st
                                             Mpumelemo Mdi 3^rd
Vuyo Tshotyane 5^th
Boys U/19           4km       Lerato Mosunyane 2^nd
Shuping Molehe 3^rd
Girls U/19            4km       Daphne May 1^st

Medals:  Gold: – 3             Silver: – 2              Bronze: – 3

 

4. ASA: S.A. Junior Cross Country championship –

Potchefstroom

12 athletes took part.

Boys U/14           Joseph Mokoteli
Tsiitso Radebe
Boys U/15           Nope Moleyane
Tshepo Mokau
Fekile Maasela
Goviane Tau
Boys U/16           Armin Fillies
Vuyo Tshotyane
Mpumelemo Mdi
Boys U/19           Lerato Mosunyane
Shuping Molehe
Girls U/19           Daphne May

Boys U/16           6km       Armin Fillies 1^st

8 athletes of Louis Botha were in the top 10.

 

5. Motheo Schools Cross Country Championships – UFS

Boys U/14           4km       Joseph Mokoteli 1^st
                                             Tsiitso Radebe 3^rd
Boys U/15           4km       Nope Moleyane 1^st
Fekile Maasela 2^nd
Tshepo Mokau 3^rd
Boys U/16           6km       Armin Fillies 1^st
Vuyo Tshotyane 4^th
Mpumelemo Mdi 5^th
Boys U/19           8km       Shuping Molehe 4^th

6.            Free State Schools Cross Country Championships – UFS

The top 15 athletes from 5 regions qualified.

Boys U/14           4km       Joseph Mokoteli 1^st
Tsiitso Radebe 6^th
Boys U/15           4km       Nope Moleyane 1^st
Tshepo Mokau
Boys u/16            6km       Armin Fillies 1^st
Mpumelemo Mdi 5^th
Vuyo Tshotyane 6^th
Boys U/19           8km       Shuping Molehe 1^st

Medals:  Gold: – 4
8 out of 9 athletes qualified for the Free State Junior Cross Country team to participate at the SA.
Schools Championships at the UFS in Bloemfontein.
Athletes: Joseph Mokoteli; Tsiitso Radebe; Nope Moleyane; Tshepo Mokau; Armin Fillies; Mpumelemo Mdi; Vuyo Tshotyane; Shuping Molehe

The aim of the netball is to improve on the previous positions obtained in Greater Bloemfontein League in the past few years.

We had two provincial players in the Free State teams in 2014.

Both players and coaches are working hard at improving the standard of netball in our school and to get more players in to provincial and national teams.

Soccer in HTS came a long way. Many great achievements can be connected to the HTS Louis Botha’ soccer teams. Dedicated coaches and learners ensure victory time and time again.

The aim of soccer in HTS Louis Botha is to be the best soccer school in South Africa. We strive to create great selfless individuals that are goal minded and able to go far in live.

2001:    

U/17 – runner up in the league competition

U/15 – League winners

U/19  –  Love life competition winners

Our school received a trophy for being the most promising school in 2001

2002:    

At the Spur Tournament at Grey our teams did exceptionally well. The U/17’s were the eventual winners of the section – beating some of the strongest teams in the country, such as Benoni, Tsotseletso, Concordia and others.

2003:

2003 was not a great year for school soccer.

2004:

At the Spur Tournament at Grey our teams did exceptionally well. The U/17’s were the eventual winners of the section.

2006:

U/15 lost 2-0 to Grey in the League.

U/16 won the Bloemfontein league.

U/16 were knocked out in the Southern Free State Coca Cola League

2007:    

The 2007 season of soccer can be described as a season of diverse success.

U/19 won the Classic Clashes match against Kaelang, 4 – 0

U/17 won the Plate final of the Grey College Engen Tournament

U/15 won all their league matches.  They also won their Classic Clashes match against Kaelang.

2008:

U/18 won the Coca-Cola League beating Tsotseletso 3 -2

U/16 won the Vodacom Knockout beating Navalsig 2 -0

THS won the Regional Knockout.

THS Lost the in the final of the Provincial Knockout (Penalties)

U/16 won the Bloemfontein League

2009:

Winners of the following:

• Metropolitan Cup
• Coca-Cola Football Stars

U/16 was ranked 17^th of the 200 participating school in the Nationals of the Vodacom Knockout.

 

2010:

U/18 and U/19 achieved the following:

• Fourth in the Mini World Cup provincial tournament
• First in the Super Sport My Schools Adventure provincial tournament:
• Fourth place in the national tournament (Representing Free State)
• Second in the Grey Soccer Festival;
• Unbeaten in the league of 2010

Junior teams achieved the following:

• First in the Metropolitan Provincial Tournament and seventh in the national Tournament
• Unbeaten in the League of 2010

2011:

 

2012:

2013:

U/14 and 15 teams reached the Provincial Finals in their respective competitions.

U/16 and 19 teams progressed to the National tournaments of their competitions.

U/19 came 2^nd in the Kay Motsepe National competition.

 

2014:

Our soccer had a very good year this year. All our teams have played in their respective provincials competitions.  Our u/14, u/16 and u/18 teams lost in their provincial finals but our u/15 and u/17 soccer teams has progressed to the national competitions where they will represent not only HTS Louis Botha but also Free State in the competitions. The U/15 came 4^th in the national Coca Cola tournament.  We also had 3 players that were picked for South Africa. Teboho Khasipe was picked for SA u/19 soccer team, Tebogo Qinsile was picked for SA u/17 soccer team and Mokheti Pali was picked for the u/16 South African team. We are all very proud of our soccer players.