Water Polo Match Reports
Firsts
The Firsts matched up against St Augustine’s for a Friday Night Lights fixture for Round 5 of the competition. Despite not being in the GPS, the game was a must-win for the team in order to get into the top group for the Combined Competition in Term 1. The St Augustine’s line up was strong with two U19 Australian players, but a strong focus on defence was going to be instrumental to take home the win. Good communication and centre back skills from Hamish W and JJ B were the foundation of defence. Calvin S brought his usual counterattack skills with quality full-field passes from goalkeeper Alex W. Koby S and Jett S, who were crucial in both offence and defence. The Firsts were able to keep the Combined Competition dream alive with a 7 – 5 win over St Augustine’s. Another big match up is on the cards for this Saturday with an away game against Newington.
Ms Dowdell
Firsts Coach
16Bs
Shore 16Bs matched up against St Augustine’s College for the first game of the day at home. Harry C opened the scoring for Shore early in the first quarter, and St Augustine’s returned serve with a goal and could have easily had more with some Shore defence lapses leaving players unmarked, but once again, excellent goalkeeping from Henry F denied any further goals, shortly after centre forward Lachie H scored 3 more (and a total of 12 for the game) in the first quarter to give Shore a 4 – 1 lead and a little breathing space. St Augustine’s had some strong swimmers and tested us at times but lacked numbers on the bench, which hurt them. After quarter time, Shore turned it on with a 10 – 2 lead at halftime and at three-quarter time it blew out to 15 – 3 and final score of 19 – 4 at fulltime to Shore. Despite not training all week, Hamish W scored the goal of the game in the 4th quarter, and Ashton T came away with 2 goals and was our most consistent in attack and defence. The 16Bs remain undefeated but go into their toughest game of the season this weekend, facing Newington College away.
Mr O’Kane
16Bs Coach
15As
The 15As had another stellar performance on Saturday against St Augustine’s despite having multiple players missing due to a Water Polo tournament in Canberra, and the team rose to the challenge. The first half saw a conservative approach by the team in a goal for goal game. It wasn’t until the second half that the team found their stride and showcased their strong fitness and game awareness. Top corner saves by goalkeepers Ed B and Henry F with full field passes to counterattacks. Sensational goals to Archie L and Max H, who were dominant in scoring top corner shots. Sinclair L displayed superior defence in centre back while Henry B was all class, scoring two centre forward goals. Another great game for the 15As, with a win of 10 – 5.
Results – Saturday 11 November 2023
| TEAM | OPPONENT | RESULT | SCORE | GOALS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsts | St Augustines | Win | 7-5 | Jett S 2, Koby S, JJ B 2, Charlie L, Calvin S |
| Seconds | Joeys | Win | 6-4 | Harry H 2, Chase H 4 |
| Thirds | St Augustines | Loss | 7-9 | Hudson B 3, Byron B, Thomas W, Daniel L 2 |
| Fourths | St Augustines | Win | 9-7 | Bede C, Ed C, Jack R 2, Charlie F, Charlie A 2, Fergus B 2 |
| 16As | St Augustines | Win | 11-2 | Harry P, Harry B 6, Josh I, Michael W, Will B, Ollie K |
| 16Bs | St Augustines | Win | 19-4 | Harry C 2, Hamish W, Lachie H 12, Ethan N 2, Ashton T 2 |
| 15As | St Augustines | Win | 10-5 | Archie L 4, Max H 3, Sinclair L, Henry B 2 |
| 15Bs | St Augustines | Win | 13-6 | Ben G 6, Finn H, Sam C 2, Oliver G 3, Alex R |
| 14Bs | St Augustines | Win | 13-5 | Cyan C 4, Toby H, Louis W, William P 2, Charlie T 5 |
Top Image: Firsts win against St Augustines
Miss Z Dowdell
MIC Water Polo
