NETBALL
Girls ‘B’ Division Netball
Singapore Sports School (SSP) vs North Vista Sec (NV)
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, Singapore Sports School
Text by Coach Dick Yip. Pictures © Leslie Tan/soulbreath pictures.
Singapore Sports School (SSP) beat North Vista Secondary (NV) 33 – 27 in a tight, thrilling netball game.
Suhailah from Sports School is a picture of concentration
This exciting ‘B’ girls’ match was played in perfect weather conditions at SSP’s outdoor courts. A good crowd of supporters, from more than 10 schools who were involved in the afternoon’s fixtures, were spread around the area.
Nashita Pillay (GS) of Sports School
SSP started eagerly against the minnows from Punggol. They soon discovered that the minnows were no easy opponents. The hugely talented team could only take a 9 – 7 lead at the end of the 1st quarter. The play was quite even and balanced.
The 2nd quarter saw the hosts coming out strongly to outshoot the visitors with 10 goals to 7. At halftime, Sports School led 19 – 14. During the break, the NV girls huddled around their coach for inspiration and instruction.
North Vista with their coach
It worked! The NV girls came out fighting in the 3rd quarter, playing fast counter attacking netball, with a renewed spirit and vigour. Their passes were sharper and quicker. Timely interceptions and ball possession were evident. Collectively, they were on a roll while the hosts were reeling. Despite trailing with a scoreline of 25 – 21 at quarter’s end, the NV girls manage to outshoot their more illustrious hosts with 7 goals to 6. Credit for this must go to GS Christina Koh and GA Pamela Liew.
Christina Koh of North Vista
When the teams appeared for the final period, there was an increased level of excitement in the crowd, perhaps, sensing a possible upset. It might have happened, had the visitors capitalised on the numerous scoring chances they missed. SSP’s GS Nashita Pillay and GA Sonia d’ Silva hardly missed any and secured the game.
Pamela Liew (GA) of North Vista
I had a quick post-match Interview with SSP’s Netball coach, Robin Manihera.
Robin hails from New Zealand’s North Island. She is quite new to Singapore and enjoys working here, especially with the girls under her wings. She has found them to be very disciplined, eager and fast learners as well. And what has she been most impressed by? "The willingness of the girls to try out new things for themselves, for the team."
We at Red Sports wish her all the best in her work at SSP and a pleasant stay in Singapore.
More action photos in the Picture Gallery.
Thanks for letting me know the name of Suhailah. I updated the caption. 🙂
the first picture of the girl from sports school, her name is Suhailah
Hi school athletes, sometimes we don’t have the names of the athletes we feature in the story.
If you know the name of the person, please feel free to email us or leave a comment to let us know the name. We’ll update it. 🙂
Regards
les
editor/photographer
Thanks, Mr Lim for the warm compliments and good wishes ! Your support and those from the schools will spur Leslie and I in doing more for the school sporting scene. On a personal note, your presence at both matches involving North Vista, has left an indelible mark and impression in the minds of all present.
( Mr Lim Lai Chuan is the Principal of NV Sec and Vice-Chairman of North Zone School School Sports Council ).
Coach Dick Yip
Thanks, Dick, for covering the netball match between Sports School and North Vista. Your pictures and the report will certainly encourage more interest amongst our youths in sports and games. wish you and your phtograher, Leslie, all the very best!