Sports Reports

Netball

U10 Bluebirds

Unfortunately, our season came to an end the weekend before last. We were hoping for a win to get into the Grand Final, but our opponents were just too good.

We were so nervous and let those nerves get the better of us. The Hawkes made the most of every single mistake we made, and with their really tall players, it was not long before they were well ahead of us.

With only 7 players all year (no subs) and an inexperienced team with players who had never played before, we were not a good chance from the very beginning of the season. However, we fought hard every game and played hard even when we were exhausted. We encouraged each other every week to play the best game we could. So, by the end of the third quarter, although we were feeling deflated, we weren’t going to allow ourselves to be defeated before the final whistle had blown. We got into our huddle and we did our team cheer and decided that if this was going to be our final quarter of netball for the year, we wanted to make it our best – and one we would be proud of.

Trailing by 15-5, we came back like a pack of hungry wolves in need of food. Our passes were better, our footwork was better, and we found ways to get around their tall defenders. When the final whistle blew, it was 17-11. We lost the game and we were definitely disappointed, but we won the final quarter and for just a short moment, that was enough.

We would like to thank Mr McLean, Mrs Pengilly and Mrs Barrett who all turned up to the game to support us. Your support was really appreciated – we felt very special!

We would also like to thank our coach, Mrs Seedsman, who had complete faith in us from the very beginning. Thanks also to her trusty helpers, Ailish & Alanah, who supported us every week. We also have to thank Hannah and Flossy from the Under 9’s who filled in for us when we would have had to play with only 6 players. And thanks too, to our parents who turned up to every game - even when it was freezing cold and revolting weather – it truly was a huge team effort!

Finally, I would like to thank the Bluebirds team. You were the best teammates to play with. Our support for each other strengthened every week, providing us with the confidence to play to the best of our abilities. Our disappointments over the season will help us to be even better players next year. Congratulations on an amazing season. We had fun from start to finish and I can’t wait to do it all again next year!

3…2…1…Bluebirds… (clap, clap)… HA!

Alice Scholte

Hockey

Scorpions

On Wednesday night the KWS Scorpions played the KWS Rhinos in the final - with the winner to go into the grand-final the following week. We played a terrific game, dragging the ball well and using the width of the field. We opened the scoring in the first half via a great strike for Lucy. Unfortunately, in the second half the Rhinos came out a lot stronger and were able to score two goals late in the half to hit the lead. Overall it was a great contest but the Rhinos were the better side on the day and deserved to play in the grand-final. Good luck to them in the grand-final.

Grace Bylsma