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11th June 2011
The highlight for Awakeri's football
teams on Saturday was the first win of the season for their all girls team in
the 8th grade.
In the 7th grade Awakeri Aces played well against Ohope Jets, ending with an
exciting narrow loss: Ohope Jets 5 Awakeri Aces 4. Courage earned Thomas Wessels
player of the day. He was the Aces' goal keeper and saved a goal but ended up
with a blood nose in the process!
Awakeri All Stars won their 7th grade match with Ohope Diamonds 2 - 0. Player
of the day went to Hayden Baxter, for his superb attacking play and many attempts
at scoring.
The two goals were scored by Kaleb Muggeridge and Jack Elliot.
Awakeri Store Comets had a trip to Kawerau this week to face the Knights in
the 8th grade premier division. In the first half Kawerau scored a goal that
gave goalie Ethan Paterson no chance. Despite some good runs and attempts on
goal, the Comets were unable to equalize and were constantly frustrated. Kevin
Paulsen and player of the day Ben Olifiers came the closest to scoring. It was
a very even game but Kawerau grabbed a second goal with the last kick of the
game to finish 2-0 winners. There was a huge improvement in the team work, passing
and the effort put in by the Comets, which was great to see.
Also in the 8th grade premier division, Da Silva Autos Awakeri Aces went down
0 -6 to James St Gunners on Saturday. Despite the result, Aces' game was hugely
improved on their last one and the score was not a reflection of the match.
Caden Laurent was player of the day for some great attacking runs and he was
unlucky not to score. Campbell Forsyth also had another strong game.
In the 8th grade 1st division Awakeri Cheetah Girlz won their first game, playing
against St Josephs. The Cheetah Girlz showed some fine teamwork and positional
play. Brodie Nathan and Ella Jones made some great saves in their turns in goal.
The goal scorers were Sadie Van Beekhuizen(2), Brodie Nathan, Ella Jones, Katie
Growden and Olivia Sheaff. Taylor Skipps got player of the day for her strong
runs up the field and good passing. Awakeri won 6 - 3.
HTL Spreading Awakeri Phoenix had a hard fought 2 - 2 draw with James Street
in the 9th grade 1st division. Korben Wilson was named player of the day after
doing well as a striker in the first half and then making some good saves in
goal in the second half. Renske Brabant, Tara van Beekhuizen and Rylee Looney
all had good games for the Phoenix.
Also in that grade, Awakeri Wildcats had an exciting game against Eastpack Opotiki,
winning 4 - 2. Sarah Sheaff scored 2 goals and Emily Julian scored the other
2. Wildcats two goalies Monique Ruiter and Linette Lengeek both had good half
games, saving numerous attempts from Opotiki. The girls played extremely hard
at keeping their lead and should be very proud of themselves. Player of the
day went to the whole team for their outstanding team work.
In the 11th grade 1st division, Murphy Brothers Awakeri Mud Dawgs put up a fight
in the first half against the larger sized C.F. Opotiki team, but were eventually
beaten 8 - 0. Sam Cooke was named player of the day for his commitment in goal.