By Rangarirai Shanyurai
Mutonhori High School’s Under 20 boys soccer team was crowned Zaka District champions after defeating Matara High 8-7 in the district finals recently.
The team will represent Zaka District in the upcoming Masvingo Provincial Schools tournament at Mucheke Stadium. The achievement showcases the school’s commitment to nurturing sporting talent and promoting academic excellence.
The team secured their spot after a nail-biting 8-7 win against Matara High in the district finals held on June 20 at St Anthony High.
Their journey to the finals was marked by a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Pecom Academy in the semifinals.
In group stages Mutonhori thrashed Kwamutevure with 2 goals to nil, St Joseph High with a goal to nil and Chinyaradza with the same scoreline.
Mutonhori High’s soccer team will be joined by other talented teams from Zaka District, including the traditional dance group and Mutsambwa High’s Under 20 girls’ soccer team.
Mutsambwa High U20 girls will represent the district in provincial competitions while St Joseph High will represent the district in Netball U17 and U17 Volleyball boys.
Matara high U17 volleyball boys and U20 girls will also participate at the provincial tourney. St Anthony High boys’ team and Rudanda High girls U14 basketball teams will be in action on court representing the district.