HOCKEY - GIRLS 1ST XI
Back Row : Olivia Walter , Charlotte McLagan , Millie Hartridge , Georgia Lawson , Piper Burroughs 2nd Row : Sarah-Kate Birkett , Emma McLagan , Meaghan Broad , Elle Lovatt , Miah Brabin , Steve Tucker ( Coach ) Front Row : Bonnie Maidens , Lola McDonald , Alice Hoogerbrug , Jessica Tucker , Martelize Nel Absent : Amber Roydhouse-Ross , Kiera Thompson
After losing three Year 13 students from last year and a Year 12 student , it was clear that 2020 would be a year of rebuilding for the 1st XI Girls hockey team . We were excited to welcome four Year 9 students and one Year 13 student to the team .
With the interruption of COVID-19 Lockdown beginning in March , the hockey season , along with many other sports , was put on hold . It was exciting once it was announced we would have a shortened season and it was awesome to be able to get back �������������������������������������������������������� ���� ��� ���������� ��� ����� ����� ���� ����� ����� ����� no real expectation other than to have some fun and enjoy playing hockey once again ..
We knew that with a young team it was going to be a tough season playing against some really strong local teams . However , we were pleasantly surprised �������������������������������������������������� coming out with a 1-1 draw . The rest of the season we struggled , but as a team we put in some great performances and held the opposition to narrow wins in most instances . Our low was a 12-0 loss to ���������������������������������������������������� ����� ����� ������ ��� ���� ������� ������� �� ������ ����� win in the second to last game of the season and , as a result , we managed to avoid the wooden spoon .
After several years of strength across the team with senior players , this year was really just about developing the younger players . Lots of players tried new positions and there was an emphasis on ensuring everyone had game time . As a result , we saw some standout development across the junior players . Hopefully , in the next few years as the team matures we will once again be competitive in the local competition . Our initial national tournament week was cancelled which was quite disappointing , as this is the highlight of the season , usually . When a local tournament week was announced it was decided we would not compete due to a number of reasons .
Being able to captain this team has been a huge privilege and a very good learning experience . Although the season was cut short , the team learnt a lot and developed as the season progressed . Finishing our season with a 5-0 win towards the end was great . Thank you to the coaching and management team Steve Tucker , Mike Ross and Sophia Roydhouse-Ross ������������������������������������������������������� all the girls for the years ahead .
Jessica Tucker , Captain
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