{"id":303519,"date":"2026-06-04T12:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=303519"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:18:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:18:49","slug":"heathfield-high-volleyball-stars-selected-to-represent-western-cape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/heathfield-high-volleyball-stars-selected-to-represent-western-cape\/","title":{"rendered":"Heathfield High volleyball stars selected to represent Western Cape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/heathfieldhighschool\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/heathfieldhighschool\/\">Heathfield <\/a>High School learners are proving that dedication, hard work and perseverance can open doors to provincial success after earning selection to represent the Western Cape in volleyball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade 11 learners, Tuvia Manuel and Blanche Matthews, have both been recognised for their talent and commitment to the sport, with Matthews also earning selection for multiple representative teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Heathfield High School principal Nadia Aanhuizen, the learners&#8217; achievements reflect the growth of volleyball at the school and the strong support structures available to aspiring athletes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Selection for these teams comes down to skill level, composure during trials and matches, athletic ability and overall performance,&#8221; said Aanhuizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sport-journey\">Sport journey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>She highlighted Matthews&#8217; rapid rise in the sport, noting that she only began playing volleyball in January last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Blanche is extremely athletic and plays as a middle blocker. 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Tuvia often trains several times a week and only starts his homework late at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advice\">Advice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the challenges, he encourages others to get involved in volleyball. &#8220;Whether you&#8217;re experienced or not, it&#8217;s always worth trying. You never know how much you&#8217;ll enjoy it until you get involved,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Blanche&#8217;s journey is equally inspiring. 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