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18th August 2018
Awakeri's football teams had some high scoring games on Saturday.
One of the best contests was in the 11th grade top division where second placed Awakeri Ninjas hosted Ohope Kraken. This closely fought, high scoring game was locked at 4 – 4 with five minutes to go. Ninjas continue to play well as a team and they piled on the pressure to run away to a 7 - 4 win. Mason Nurkka was their player of the day. He gave a whole hearted performance, and saved his team twice by getting back in defence to keep Ohope out.
Also in the 11th grade, Awakeri Panthers were at home to Opotiki Magpies. Panthers had a solid game, but lost 4 - 1. They had lots of opportunities to score but could not quite put them away. Player of the day was Zoe Laurent for her awesome determination on attack and defence. Tejay Robinson was the scorer for Panthers.
13th grade Awakeri Warriors lost to Ohope Sharks 7 – 1, but a great consolation goal was scored by Frank Butler. Bonnie-Marie Wetting was player of the day for the Warriors. Addison Dodson and Mia Sutton also had very good games.
Awakeri Magic played Ohope Orca in the 9th grade. Magic got their team back on track from the previous weekend's match. Both teams started well to make it an interesting game. Awakeri Magic started the scoring and, even though Ohope tried to put the pressure on, the Magic dominated to earn a 3 – 0 win. It was a well played, concentrated team effort by the Magic, who made sure they didn't make the same mistakes as the last week. All three goals were scored by Ollie Peat and player of the day went to Alex Whiteman for his excellent positional play. This result keeps Magic in second place on the ladder.
In the 8th grade, the Awakeri Mustangs won 5 - 3 against Kawerau Avengers, maintaining their second position on the table too. It was a close game. Players of the day were Jayden Grindrod and Jaimee-Lee Nuku.
Awakeri Rangers had an enjoyable morning in the 6th grade. They lost their first game 3 – 0, then won the second game 5 - 1. The whole team was there, which was a bonus. Players of the day were Max Mead and Kolton Kerrigan.
Also in the 6th grade, Awakeri Phoenix played Kawerau Comets, a 1 – 0 loss. In their second game they played St Joseph's silver, losing 6 - 2 with JJ Keepa and Addison Whiteman scoring a goal each. JJ Keepa and Cohen Smith shared player of the day.