Port Natal bowlers to compete at BSA Junior nationals

TOMORROW twelve enthusiastic young Port Natal bowlers and their managers, will head off on a road trip to Bloemfontein to compete in the Howff South Africa Junior Nationals Championship.

- CHERYL WATERMAN

Keegan Baartjies (skip), Jarred Bauristhene, Shaylin O’Brien, Vanessa and Nathan Sartori, all with experience in national competitions, will vie for the older generation. Troy McDowall (skip), Zazi Khumalo, Sayde Human, Lihle Langa, Siyanda Ndlovu and Wimpie Nel will do battle in effort to bring home the Under 18 title. For the eight Under 18 bowlers, this marks their first experience at a national tournament.

The district wishes them success, confident that their hours of dedicated practice-honing consistency, communication and teamwork-will serve them well.

Troy McDowdowel looks forward to the challenge. “It’s an honour to skip in my first inter-district championship. We’ve trained hard, focusing on strategy and mindset. Staying positive under pressure is key-our goal is to play smart, support each other and embrace the challenge.”