FOOTBALL - BOYS 1ST XI
Back Row : |
Angus Dykes , Reuben Crossland , Thomas Hooper , Benedict Snee , Chris Willox |
Second Row : |
Dan Crossland ( Coach ), Jack Albertini , Luca Barclay , Ryan Miller , Garrett Olsen , JJ Albertini ( Coach ) |
Front Row : |
Harrison Keane , Henry Morgan , Adam Engelke , George Field , Heith Adams |
The boys 1st XI football team this year had an outstanding performance throughout the entire season . The team was built up of many older and experienced players as well as some younger players who all brought their own key attributes to the team . We performed at the top level throughout the entire season , improving in all aspects of the game . We ended the season strongly with a dominating win against Napier Boys ’ High School to keep us in the hunt for the title but , after the long season , we were unfortunate to be placed second in the league behind Hastings Boys ’ High School due to only a three goal difference and Taradale pulling out in the last game and spoiling our likely chances of winning the title .
The team this year showed many valuable characteristics including commitment , dedication , fairplay , teamwork as well as bringing a great level of skill . We ended up with a total of 29 points from 12 games after winning nine , drawing two and only losing one . The team fought hard and scored 40 goals in the end and only conceded 13 . We came away at the end of the season with the Dean Ronberg Challenge Shield after we defeated the defending champions , Hastings Boys ’ High School , at their home turf 3-1 , and were able to hold onto it until the season was over . I ’ m super proud of the team ’ s performance this year and wish all the boys the best for their future in the sport .
Adam Engelke , Captain
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