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June 20th 2009
The first wins of the season for two teams, and one player hitting
the post four times were the highlights for the Awakeri Soccer Club on Saturday.
In the 7th grade HTL Spreading Awakeri Midgets did very well against Ohope United,
notching up their first win. Cody Howson and Tylar Hall both played tremendous
games, supporting player of the day Caleb Marshall. Howson, Hall and Ryan Magee
scored goals to grab a 3 - 1 win for Midgets.
Also in the 7th grade, Awakeri Incredibles are starting to show some teamwork
in their play. Ryan Mapu earned player of the day with an excellent showing
in goal against Ohope Dynamites. Marshall McGuire scored for Awakeri, but Ohope
won the game 3 - 1.
Awakeri Fliers enjoyed scoring two goals in their 6th grade game against Ohope
All Stars. Campbell Forsyth's determination saw him named player of the day.
Ezra Young and Cambell Julian were the Fliers' scorers in a 2 - 5 loss.
Also in the 6th grade, Awakeri Warriors and Matata had an even game, although
Matata took it out 5 - 0. Kaleb Muggeridge covered the ground well and put up
some strong kicks to be named player of the day. Logan Calder played well in
goal too.
In the junior girls league Awakeri Angels tried hard all game but Te Teko Piwaiwaka
were too strong. Nicole Webb got player of the day for her goalkeeping and her
hard work on the field.
Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri T-Rexes had a tough game against Opotiki in the
junior girls league. Opotiki scored a goal early on, then T-Rexes dominated
possession with countless attacking moves, only to be denied by a tenacious
Opotiki goalie. Taryn Forbes finally got one past the keeper, earning player
of the day. Emily Julian was unlucky to have four shots hit the post. Jenae
Brownless was tireless in running back and stopping any counter attacks. The
result was a 1 - 1 draw.
Murphy Brothers Awakeri Avatars had their best result of the season with a convincing
win against Edgecumbe in the 13th grade. Avatars played as a team with some
good passing. Zac Fretwell's terrier like efforts had him named player of the
day. Chris Walker was excellent in defence. Goals were scored by Sam McPherson,
Josh Klein Ovink, Fretwell, Walker, Jesse Ingle and Matthew Eveleens in a 10
- 1 win to Avatars.
In the 11th grade 1st division Janice Hendl & Associates Awakeri Hawks played
an awesome game against Saints Professionals. Hawks tried a few different positions,
working hard, but never had any chances to make a good break. Kylie Hendl-Cox
earned player of the day for her strong defence. Vincent Salmon and Ethan Vincent
also had good games with some strong tackling and accurate passing. Saints eventually
won the game 5 - 0.
Awakeri Mosquitoes played Te Teko Makos in the 9th grade premier division. The
game could have gone either way. Mosquitoes lost 1 - 2. Their player of the
day was Justin Perkins. Shannon Frost also had a fantastic game.
Also in the 9th grade premier division, Performance Zone Awakeri Sharks were
short of numbers, and got soundly beaten by Saints All Blues.
Da Silva Autos Awakeri Dragons had a tough first half against Whakatane Incredibles
in the 8th grade premier division. However, they managed to draw the second
half 2 - 2, with both goals scored by player of the day Cody Bragg, who ran
himself ragged. Jacob Davis worked tirelessly in defence. Incredibles took the
game 8 - 2.
In the 8th grade 1st division Awakeri Aces had their best team work of the season
against a strong Allandale City team. Brock Dewar was named player of the day
for his hundred per cent effort and for sticking to the game plan. Allandale
won 6 - 0.