May 9th 2009
In the 13th grade, Murphy Brothers Awakeri Avatars
had a close loss to Whakatane Phoenix, 2 - 1. The Avatars player of the day
was Chris Walker.
Energyscan Awakeri Wildhogs started their 11th grade premier season with a 1
- 1 draw with Te Teko. Lucas Schlepers scored the goal, Kelsey Haddock won player
of the day. Abby Patterson and Shane Hope also impressed.
In 11th grade div 1, Janice Hendl Awakeri Hawks had an awesome first game against
Whakatane Firebirds. They played a strong defensive game which showed with a
0-0 score. Joshua Keightley had a good game as the keeper and Briar Walker earned
player of the day.
In the 9th grade prem, Performance Zone Awakeri Sharks beat Te Teko 2 - 1. Quest
Tipping scored the goals and Mikayla Binney-Cox was player of the day. Meanwhile,
Awakeri Mosquitoes beat Otakiri 2 - 1 as well, with Keely Forbes player of the
day for her defence.
In the 8th gr prem, Da Silva Awakeri Dragons
lost to Saints 8 - 1. Ruby Murphy was player of the day, and Matthew Webb scored
the goal.
Awakeri Aces won their 8th gr 1st div game against Paroa 2 - 1. Finn Spod scored
the goals and Lachlan Butler was player of the day.
Bay Milking Equipment Awakeri T-Rex travelled to Opotiki for their girls leaguie
game. It was a beautiful day and the girls played their hearts out. They were
all very puffed and the parents and coach were very happy with the girls attitude.
T-Rex won 2-1 with Renske Brabant scoring both goals in her first game of soccer
ever. Taryn Forbes was awarded player of the day for her roll as sweeper cutting
off attack after attack by the opposition in the first half. The second half
saw Tara van Beekhuizen come out of goal and dominate the play with many attacking
runs, which led to the 2 goals.
Apologies to other teams, the webmaster has run out of time to get the reports
in!! Next week!