An outstanding performance by Batswana Commercial High School under-18 team ensured they emerged victorious in the North-West University (NWU) High Schools Netball Tournament.

The tournament was hosted by NWU Netball in collaboration with Student Life and Marketing and Student Recruitment at the Mahikeng Campus netball courts on 21 March 2026.

The event brought together seven schools: International School of South Africa (ISSA), Curro Mahikeng, Mmabatho High School, St Mary’s High School, Living Faith, Tetlano Secondary School and Batswana Commercial High School.

Teams competed in a series of scheduled matches throughout the day, displaying strong talent and competitive spirit.

Batswana Commercial High School secured first place after defeating Mmabatho High School 26–12 in the final. Curro Mahikeng finished in third place.

Individual awards were presented in recognition of exceptional performances. Nomalia Nqume from Batswana Commercial High School was named best shooter, while Koketso Marwane from ISSA received the best defender award. Lesego Lechuti from Tetlano Secondary School was awarded best midcourt player.

Reflecting on the tournament, NWU netball coach Segopolo Motsumi said: “The tournament has had a great turnout as most schools now show a strong interest in participating. It remains the only university-level tournament in our district. We have also noticed many students who played in the first and second editions of the tournament are now registering at our campus and continuing to play netball.”

Through sports and events such as the netball tournament the NWU is proving its commitment to the community and future students.

The Batswana Commercial High School under-18 team emerged victorious in the NWU High Schools Netball Tournament.