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This year we have had three teams compete in the
Hawke’s Bay Secondary Schools’ competition. The
1st XI team in division one and the 2nd and 3rd XI
teams in division two. For all teams this has been a bit
of a mixed season. The 1st XI started off the season
well with wins against teams from Woodford House,
Sacred Heart and Iona. They also had a few close
calls which ended in losses against Hastings Girls’
and Napier Girls’. These close games meant that the
team ended up in the bottom half of division one.
However the girls stayed focussed and in the end
topped the bottom half of the division and ended
up 5th overall.
The 2nd and 3rd XI teams also had some great
moments, which included the face off between both
teams. This was a home game and lots of supporters
turned out to cheer the teams on. In the end the 3rd
XI, which is mostly made up of junior girls won 4-2.
The 2nd XI found their feet in the last game of the
season against Taradale High 2nd XI and they drew
0-0. The girls really worked as a team, and let no
goals in.
We also took a team to the central six competition in
Palmerston North this year. This interschool exchange
is for year 9 and 10’s.The team started off with a draw
and then a win. Overall the team finished third.
I would like to thank all the parents who came out
every Wednesday to support their daughters as well
as to drive players to the various match venues. A
huge thanks to our three coaches this year. Chase
Aquette has coached the first XI team for the last two
years as well as supporting the team on tournament.
Ben Throp, and Brett Angell coached the 2nd and
3rd XI teams. All three coaches have given up a
huge amount of free time to attend training sessions
after school as well as coach at the games. Without
their support and commitment we would not have
such a strong a group of players here at HNHS.
Leah White
Teacher i/c soccer