OUDTSHOORN NEWS - The South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association (SAMCA) National Championships, held in Oudtshoorn from 4 to 12 July, brought together the country's top majorette teams in a celebration of rhythm, teamwork and precision marching.
Among the standout performers were Môrester High School and Bridgton Secondary School who earned impressive results and brought pride to the community.
Bridgton Secondary School
Bridgton Secondary School (BSS), who are seasoned competitors in the league, also performed exceptionally well, securing 2nd place overall in the Presidents League Champ of Champs. Their consistency across all categories reaffirmed their reputation as one of the top drummies teams in the country.
They also received five first places in the drill category.
Eunique Belelie, a former coach, now serves in a supporting role to assist the young coaching staff. "The competition this year was very strong," she explained.
"It was an honour for us to compete against some of the best in South Africa and still achieve these results. We are very proud of our athletes.
This team truly reflected the spirit of community, a real example of what it means when they say, 'it takes a village.'"
The current BSS coaching team is led by Diandré Jonathan and Diandré Bruintjies, while Miss A Goliath, a teacher at the school, acts as the crucial link between the team and the school administration.
Final results for BSS
High flag: 3rd place
High mace: 2nd place
High pom/non-prop: 2nd place
Drill leader: 1st place
Drill subleader: 1stplace
Drill squad: 1st place
Display elements: 1st place
Overall drill: 1st place
Môrester Secondary School
For Môrester Secondary School this year marked a significant return to the national stage after a seven-year absence. "We are incredibly proud of our team's achievement," said Monique Ruiters, head coach at Môrester. "This is a new team that started in 2022 after the Covid-19 pandemic. None of the girls had previous experience in majorettes, and yet they have grown tremendously in such a short time."
Ruiters is supported by assistant coaches Kelly May and Ciarah Wagenaar.
In their first national outing, Môrester placed 4th overall in the Presidents League Champ of Champs, competing against 15 top high schools across South Africa.
Final results for Môrester Secondary School
High flag: 4th place
High mace: 7th place
High pom/non-prop: 6th place
Drill leader: 6th place
Drill subleader: 5th place
Drill squad: 5th place
Display elements: 4th place
Overall drill: 4th place
"It's been such a rewarding journey," added Ruiters. "We are excited for what lies ahead in the new season."
Both teams are now eagerly awaiting confirmation from SAMCA on whether they will be promoted to the elite league for 2026.
If successful, it will mark yet another milestone in their growing journey.
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