Water Polo Match Reports
Firsts
The Firsts continued their campaign in the Combined GPS/CAS competition after a tough loss last week, and the team were keen to improve their performance against Scots in Round 2. The first quarter started with Scots looking dominant in attack. Three quick goals by Scots with 2 goals in response by Shore; a quality counterattack from Cooper S and extra man shot from Charlie K. The second quarter saw Shore convert 2 dominant goals from JJ B and Cooper S with the defensive effort from Hamish W and Alex W keeping Scots off the scoreboard. With the score 4 – 3 at halftime, it was anyone’s game. The third quarter saw Ed B score a top corner counterattack goal, but Scots had a late comeback to score two strategically well-executed goals. With the score level going into the fourth quarter, it was the tenacity from returning injured player, Charlie L that helped lift the team for the final moments of the game. Two fast paced goals from Jett S put Shore in a good place for the win. However, Scots scored with less than three minutes to go, making it a one goal game. Solid defence from the team and the save of the season by Alex W in the final two seconds of the game meant a victory for the Firsts, 7 – 6.
16Bs
The Shore 16Bs continued their winning ways recording their 9th straight win, dismantling Scots at home. With the halftime score 8 – 2 to Shore, Scots failed to trouble the scorers for the remainder of the game, and Shore successfully pushed through another 11 goals in the second half to land a comfortable 19 – 2 win. Lachie Hughes (eight goals) and Richie Lotz (seven goals) were the main scorers up front and were well supported by Ethan Ng (three goals) and Harry Clough (one goal). Henry Frape was once again brilliant as goalkeeper, rejecting several Scots attempts at goal. The scoring opened up in the back quarter of the game, which produced six goals and the goal scorers were well supported in attack and defence by Christian W, Ashton T-S, Michael I, Oscar F and Kevin M. The team now faces Cranbrook this Saturday, looking for 10 wins on the trot.
Mr O’Kane
16Bs Coach
15As
A later game at 12.40pm just gave the boys more time to visualise a victory. With super coach Kai fresh from his debut in the Australian Water Polo League (AWL), his experience was sure to only increase his coaching prowess. There were prophecies from Mr Reid that the boys would win 10 – 0, so with the pressure on, the boys jumped into the pool. When you have Ed B and Henry F sharing goals, you know you’ve got the best defensive foundation to launch a quality attack. Hamilton W was in peak form, netting goals with pinpoint accuracy and ending up top scoring with three. Henry B equalled this with three for himself, and the 10 – 0 was looking pretty good. One each for Hugo P, Archie L and Ed B…with Luke L and Sinclair L putting two away. There was some outstanding passing and great teamwork, and whilst the score ended up at 14 – 3…the margin was more than 10. A great game for the boys.
Mr Reid
15As Coach
Results from Saturday 10 February
| Team | Opponent | Result | Score | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsts | SCOTS | Win | 7-6 | Cooper S 2, Jett S 2, Ed B, JJ B, Charlie K |
| Seconds | JOEYS | Win | 6-3 | Jonnie P, Chase H 5 |
| Thirds | SCOTS | Draw | 6-6 | Hudson B 3, Matt R, Thomas W 2 |
| Fourths | SCOTS | Loss | 8-10 | Fin S 2, Charlie A 4, Xavier A 2 |
| 16As | SCOTS | Win | 14-2 | Harry P, Harry B 3, Josh I 2, Tom L 2, Will B 2, Luke E, Tommy M 2, Ollie K |
| 16Bs | SCOTS | Win | 19-2 | Harry C, Lachie H 8, Ethan N 3, Ritchie L 7 |
| 15As | SCOTS | Win | 14-3 | Ed B, Hamilton W 3, Hugo P, Archie L, Sinclair J 2, Luke L 2, Henry B 3, Josh S |
| 15Bs | RIVERVIEW | Win | 11-4 | Ben G 2, Finn H 2, Sam C 3, Oliver G 3, Alex R |
| 14Bs | SCOTS | Loss | 3-8 | Charlie T 2, Oscar C |
| 13As | SCOTS | Loss | 6-10 | Tim L 2, Byron B, Harrison T, Jack P 2 |
| 13Bs | SCOTS | DRAW | 7-7 | Strati T, Thomas M, Joshua H 2, Cameron F, Charles A 2 |
Top image: Ed B scores for the Firsts
Miss Z Dowdell
MIC Water Polo
