Durban Girls’ College victorious at hockey festival for the third time

Durban Girls’ College (DGC) claimed victory at the St Mary’s Waverley Festival and joined an elite group of multiple-time winners as they were crowned queens for the third time.The tournament, which took place between April 4–7, pits the best schoolgirl hockey sides from across the country against each other. In the tournament’s 22-year history, only three sides have won the title three times or more: St Mary’s Waverley, Oranje and now DGC – this year and in 2006 and 2009.Head coach Chardinay Penniston said: “I am thrilled with the team’s performance. Winning the tournament…