{"id":267627,"date":"2025-10-23T09:09:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/?p=267627"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:01:42","slug":"14-year-old-sets-new-standards-in-school-sports","status":"publish","type":"school_article","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/school\/14-year-old-sets-new-standards-in-school-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"14-year-old sets new standards in school sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>KARIEGA <\/strong>&#8211; At just 14 years old, Carlisle Maree is already making a name for himself in the competitive world of school sports, showcasing exceptional talent in both cricket and rugby that has coaches and spectators taking notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grade 8 learner at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School has had a remarkable sporting journey that began at CW Hendrickse Primary School, where he captained the Under-13 rugby team and established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the field.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"267628\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/school\/14-year-old-sets-new-standards-in-school-sports\/whatsappimage2025-10_22179\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsAppImage2025-10_22179.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WhatsAppImage2025-10_22179\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Carlisle Maree (14) is already making a name for himself in both cricket and rugby.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsAppImage2025-10_22179-768x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsAppImage2025-10_22179-e1761202849657-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Carlisle Maree (14) is already making a name for himself in both cricket and rugby.\" class=\"wp-image-267628\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carlisle Maree (14) is already making a name for himself in both cricket and rugby.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to <em>UD Express<\/em>, his father, Hadrian Maree, said that Carlisle&#8217;s sporting prowess became evident during his time at CW Hendrickse Primary School, where he played multiple positions including eighth-man, flank and lock for the rugby team. His consistency was remarkable &#8211; scoring two or more tries in every game he played throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;He played every game as if it were a final,&#8221; said Maree, reflecting on Carlisle&#8217;s dedication and intensity on the field.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This outstanding performance earned him the prestigious Player of the Year award for 2024 at CW Hendrickse Primary School, cementing his reputation as a rising star in school sports.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transitioning to Daniel Pienaar THS in 2025, Maree wasted no time making his mark. His debut cricket match against Die Brandwag Ho\u00ebrskool was nothing short of spectacular, taking five wickets and earning the Man of the Match award &#8211; a performance that immediately caught the attention of coaches and opposition alike.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It was acknowledged at that game that he was going to be a force to be reckoned with,&#8221; Maree recalled.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such was his impact that coaches made the bold decision to promote him to play with the Under-15 team, despite being only 14 years old. This leap of faith paid dividends as Maree&#8217;s aggressive, fearless style of play earned him a coveted spot in the school&#8217;s first team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlisle&#8217;s exceptional 2025 season culminated in a clean sweep at the school&#8217;s Sports Awards, where he claimed three trophies in his age group: Best Batsman, Best Bowler, and Most Influential Player of the Year.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a natural all-rounder, Carlisle has demonstrated the rare ability to contribute with both bat and ball, making him an invaluable asset to any team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the rugby season commenced, Maree seamlessly transitioned his success from the cricket field to the rugby pitch. Playing primarily at fly-half and inside-centre, he proved equally formidable in rugby, combining strength, speed, and tactical awareness that made him difficult for opposing teams to contain.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;He is a slippery customer, constantly putting the defence under pressure,&#8221; noted Maree, highlighting Carlisle&#8217;s elusive running style.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Under-14 team&#8217;s success this year was highlighted by their victory in the Tinara Cup.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing against boys three to four years older and consistently performing at the highest level, Carlisle represents the future of school sports. 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