Gelukspan @ Tlamelang School was the place to be on the 17th of February, where the PCCL (Provincial Club Championship League) of the North West Province tipped off with a spirited game between GBT Mongoose and Tlamelang’s Boys Team. With great anticipation for the first games, the GBT was A team in high spirits to open the league versus the younger versions of themselves. The GBT A team, wearing their trademark yellow, showed no mercy for the youngsters in green. Starting with a solid 20-0 in the first quarter, GBT A sat back just a bit too much, resulting in them registering only an 8-1 score in the second quarter. Giving all players a chance, rotated their high pointers and balanced the points with the help of spirited Tshego Mogwere, a lady player wearing No 4. In the third and fourth quarters Tlamelang’s Thapelo Leshomo, Kabelo Ngakanyane and Kgothatso Mmota scored a total of 7 points while GBT A continued their campaign with making 14 and 10 points, respectively, in the third and fourth quarters. The top scorer and MVP of the game was young Botshelo Letlape, who put a splendid performance on the floor. Others equally contributed to the success, with Philane Khumalo and Topsenior Vostile Ruba scoring double digits of 12 and 10 points, respectively. 

Total Score Game 1: GBT A          52  vs   Tlamelang A       8

The day proceeded with 6 more games, which, although played in the scorching sun, did not lack speed and fighting spirit. Of special mention was the Tlamelang girls’ team, who were fighting wild against all the other stronger teams. Their number 7, F. Makalane, scored for them whenever possible and showed great potential. The Tlamelang B girls were the darling team of all spectators, and even their opponents loved and respected them. However, they didn’t play soft for them, leaving things to chance.