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9th June 2012
The theme of the 6th grade teams enjoying their new set up at
Warren Park each Saturday is a recurring one.
Mainstream Engineering Awakeri Tigers 6th grade had a fun morning. The team
is improving every week and learning lots of new skills. Joseph Bateson was
player of the day, scoring 5 goals in the game and playing hard. Phoebe Carter
was also a stand out, showing improvement and playing well and Addison Dodson
showed a lot of commitment and dedication. All the players are getting stuck
in.
Awakeri Grasshoppers had a great day in the 6th grade too, all the team are
showing really good skills. Player of the day was Jonte Moore, who is a natural
talent and was in devastating form scoring 5 goals. Bailee Lawrence showed that,
at four years old, she could keep up with the big kids well too.
The Awakeri Rockers played Saints in the 7th grade, losing 3 nil, but was a
fantastic game. Rockers played very well, they have really improved. The player
of the day was Bailey Anderson Ingoe for showing great first defence skills.
Also in the 7th grade, R. Mahy Contracting Awakeri Warriors had a comfortable
win over Otakiri. Fantastic team play and excellent passing allowed Elijah Wetting,
Oliver Forsyth and Jamie Julian to all score goals. Elijah Wetting was awarded
player of the day for his following up of the ball and great attacking play.
The Awakeri Atoms had a good game against the Saints Shooters in the 8th grade.
The game was a draw, with the two teams fairly evenly matched. All the Atoms
showed improvement of both attack and defence. Player of the day again went
to Ben Davey-Emms, who scored 5 goals. The most improved player was Kyzarck
Cornwall, who also managed his first goal of the season.
Also in the 8th grade, Mags & Tyres Awakeri Rangers had their hardest test
so far. At a boggy Bluett Park, Hayden Baxter carried on his record of scoring
in every game when he opened the scoring. Ohope pulled one back which sparked
Rangers into life. Some good interplay between Kaleb Muggeridge and Cambell
Julian caused Ohope some problems. Rangers went on to win 5 - 1. Tyson Yates
earned player of the day for his energy and enthusiasm. The coach was also pleased
with the overall team performance from his improving side.
Da Silva Autos Awakeri Comets had a great game away to Ohope in the 9th grade
premier league. A very even first half ended goal-less, despite some good attacks
by both sides. In the second half Kevin Paulsen made a couple of good runs and
finished them well to give the Comets a 2 - 0 lead. Ohope pulled one back and
would have equalized if it hadn't been for some great saves by Ben Olifiers.
Player of the day Cody Cook made some fantastic runs, tackles and passes and
was unlucky not to score himself late in the game. It was a very pleasing all-round
performance from Comets, deserving of the 2 - 1 win.
In the 9th grade 1st division, Awakeri Small Blues played Saints Crusaders.
Rylee Looney was the player of the day. Crusaders won 2 - 0.
Another slow start cost the HTL Spreading Awakeri Dragons dearly when away to
St Josephs in the 11th grade premier division on a chilly Saturday morning.
New keeper Ryan Magee made some good early saves to warm his hands but the attacks
eventually yielded fruit for the Saints. Centre back Jacob Davis is reading
the play well and cutting out passes with Isaiah Davidson always working to
provide an outlet in midfield. However the home side also had skill and speed
on the flanks and profited from these switches in play. Renske Brabant-Weitkamp
showed real steel in attitude and was deservedly named player of the day, with
Monique Ruiter also tough in the tackle. At right-half Jake Rowling had busy
day and rose to the task, never giving up. The Dragons are home to Whakatane
Town Force next week.
In the 11th grade 1st division, Barrington Motor Lodge Awakeri Wild Cats played
really well in the first half, taking a one nil lead into half time against
Saints Rockets. Keely Forbes was delivering great through balls, which Emily
Julian kept latching onto and she eventually scored. There were strong games
by Jenae Brownless, Ngaio Wilson and Sophie Lawrence. The second half was a
struggle, with Saints becoming more committed and scoring two good goals in
the last seven minutes for a 2 - 1 win. Wild Cats' player of the day was Emma
Paine, who is outstanding every week at tackling and making clearance kicks.
Get Fresh Awakeri Sharks had their best game of the season so far in the 13th
grade. Sharks were away at Kawerau Renegades. An exciting first half had the
home team leading 5 - 4. Good through balls from Katy White and Jack Du Toit
gave Fletcher Forsyth some opportunities and he scored a hat trick. Jaspreet
Dharmet also scored with a lovely flick over the keeper. However, Sharks ran
out of steam a bit in the second half, and the game ended 8 - 4. Jack Du Toit
gave a terrier like performance and was named player of the day. Millie Patterson
played very well too, putting pressure on her opponents and making some good
tackles.