Intermediate Boys Hockey

The Ballarat High School intermediate boy’s hockey team had a straight run to the State Finals – without playing a match. Not really the best preparation for a State tournament!

Training was run each week in sun but mainly rain, often after a pre-training snack of donuts and lamingtons! Most of the boys made it to training every week – demonstrating their commitment to the team and competition. The boys (from Years 7-10) were a mixture of a few regular players and many who wanted to try the sport.

After a nervous bus trip down, we played Melbourne High School – ending up with a 2-all draw. This was great for the confidence of the team. The next match was a 0-5 loss, to Hume Anglican College. (They had 2 Vic State players and all the others were “old hands.’)

In the third and final match – after a short stoppage due to rain and lighting, the team defeated Orbost Secondary College 3-1. This saw BHS in equal second to Melbourne High on points, but third overall in the pool on a goal difference count back.

This was a very positive experience for the team who were placed 5th overall in the State.

Thanks to Zali Pearce who acted as assistant coach throughout training and on the day.

Heather Kearle