Double joy as Xishan emerge champions for both Senior Boys and Girls floorball

Match statistics contributed by Mr Felix Hector Gomez. Story by Lai Jun Wei

The girls from Xishan Primary come up against Pasir Ris Primary in the championship final. (Photo courtesy of Felix Gomez)

Pasir Ris Primary, March 6, 2008 – Xishan Primary had reason to celebrate as both their Senior Boys and Senior Girls floorball teams emerged champions of the Floorball Senior Division Championship.

For the boys final, Xishan overcame Meridian Primary 3-2 despite having lost to the latter 0-9 in the preliminary round. The fight for 3/4th position saw Pasir Ris Primary beat Casuarina Primary 6-3 after a 5-goal scoring streak in the third period by Pasir Ris.

The girls final saw Xishan Primary battle it out with Pasir Ris Primary for the coveted trophy. After a close game, the Xishan girls edged out their opponents 4-3 to win the championship. In the 3/4th match, Concord Primary defeated Qihua Primary despite the latter’s comeback attempt. Qihua’s goal in the second period was not enough to give them the win. Concord won 3-2.

The Junior Division Tournament will take place in Term 2, tentatively during 31st March to 30th April 2008. Will Xishan make a complete sweep of the the Junior titles as well?

Ed’s note: If you recognise yourself of your teammates in any of the photos, feel free to leave the names in the comments section and we will update the captions accordingly. Thanks!

The boys from Xishan and Meridian line up before the final.

Xishan Primary’s Senior Girls team against Qihua Primary in the semi-finals.

Xishan Primary’s Senior Boys against Rulang Primary in the quarter-finals.

Xishan Primary, double champions!