While the team is still very young and have a number of years to grow and develop as a team, the amount of talent amongst the girls is quite overwhelming. Another highlight was the way in which they came together as a team and the sportsmanship they displayed throughout the day. Added to this, under the guidance of super-coach Mr Michael Mayo and the leadership of senior players Lauren M and Emma O, the girls went into the competition with an air of confidence due to the experience they gained last year when they finished in second place overall. This confidence was evident from the start of the day when they took a 1-0 lead over a very strong St Benedict’s team, however a short lapse in concentration in the last eight minutes of the game saw their 1-0 lead turn into a 2-1 loss. This loss would ultimately hinder our progress come finals time. Fortunately, the girls were able to bounce back and won their next three games convincingly against St John’s, Mt Carmel and Corpus Christi. These results meant the girls finished second in their pool and would have to play the first placed team from pool A, which happened to be an extremely strong St Mary’s team.

Unfortunately St Mary’s were just too strong across the park and defeated the girls 3-1 to progress to the final, which they ended up winning quite comfortably against St Benedict’s. Our girls then had to regroup and play off for 3rd position overall against St Josephs, which they were able to win 2-1 in what was a very intense and exciting game.

It was an absolute pleasure to accompany the girls on the day and the way they conducted themselves was exceptional.  I would like to thank the parents that were there to support the team, Ms Kay Cornett for assisting on the day and a big thank you to Mr Mayo for giving up his time to coach the team.

The team consisted of Lauren M, Emma O, Eden G, Ellie F, Amelia C, Lauren D, Emilee O, Charlotte M, Georgia M, Ashley F, Taylah M, Rebecca S, Piper L, Zoe V and Caitlyn S. Unfortunately Brooke D was selected in the team but was unable to attend due to illness.

Scott Ashcroft - Sports and Activities Coordinator

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