Lizé van der Merwe secured silver in the girls' U16 200m event at the JJJ Athletics Meet.
Hoërskool Ermelo's athletes are already hitting their stride ahead of the 2027 athletics season, with the Erries making an impressive start at the recent JJJ Athletics Meet, securing five medals and a top-six finish across various track and field events.
Erries Race to Silver
Three athletes made their way onto the podium with silver-medal performances.
Lizé van der Merwe sprinted to second place in the girls' U16 200m event, while Kamogelo Gaboutwelele secured silver in the boys' U15 100m hurdles.
Kamogelo Gaboutwelele earned silver in the boys' U15 100m hurdles.
Margolé Marx claimed silver in the girls' U15 100m sprint.
Margolé Marx added another silver medal to the school's tally with an impressive performance in the girls' U15 100m sprint.
Bronze Medals Add to the Success
The Erries continued their strong showing in the middle-distance events.
Vuyani Manzini claimed bronze in the boys' U16 1500m race, while Mnqobi Mabuza earned a bronze medal in the boys' U19 800m event.
Vuyani Manzini earned bronze in the boys' U16 1500m race.
Mnqobi Mabuza secured bronze in the boys' U19 800m event.
In the field events, Taylor Botha secured sixth place in the boys' U16 javelin competition, adding another noteworthy result to the school's performances.
