By Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports

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West Zone C Division Netball Championship Bukit Panjang Government High vs Nan Hua High

Goal shooter Yit Ching of Bukit Panjang shoots the ball against goal defence Koay Miao Rong of Nan Hua. (Photo 1 © Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports)

River Valley High School, Friday, March 6, 2015 — Riding on a strong second-half performance, Bukit Panjang Government High defeated fellow semi-finalists Nan Hua High 31–23 and will make their first appearance at the final of the West Zone C Division Netball Championship.

Despite poor shooting from both teams, Bukit Panjang managed to hustle for the two-point first quarter lead through several offensive rebounds and second-chance opportunities by goal shooter Yit Ching and goal attack Kaslyn.

In the following quarter, Nan Hua were seemingly rushed on offence, opting for long lobs which were easily intercepted, allowing Bukit Panjang to take an early four-point lead.

Nan Hua regrouped and chose to execute short passes, which proved effective, as they tied the game at 14 apiece to end the half.

Offensive rebounding defined Bukit Panjang’s play in the second half. Coupled with their midcourt defence, Bukit Panjang easily prevented Nan Hua from entering their half.

Holding their fellow semi-finalists to only three points in the final frame, Bukit Panjang outscored the latter by nine to qualify for a historic first final.

Bukit Panjang captain Winnie Tan said, “We’re really excited to make and play in the final. We’ve been putting in a lot of effort and fought to the very end for the win.”

In the other semi-final, powerhouses Methodist Girls’ School upset defending champions Nanyang Girls’ High 28–20.

Score by Quarter
Bukit Panjang vs Nan Hua
1st quarter: 8–6
2nd quarter: 6–8 (14–14)
3rd quarter: 9–6 (23–20)
4th quarter: 8–3 (31–23)

Bukit Panjang Roster
Starting line-up: Yit Ching (GS), Kaslyn (GA), Winnie Tan (WA), Wen Zhen (C), Aisha (WD), Kai Qi (GD), Jia Yi (GK)
Reserves: Valentia, Tricia, Yasmin, Gynice, Huey Ning

Nan Hua Roster
Starting line-up: Lou Sukuan (GS), Chelsea Wong (GA), Pearlyn Hsu (WA), Kimberly Mae Tan (C), Petrice Seah (WD), Koay Miao Rong (GD), Chuah Minyi (GK)
Reserves: Glendys Lau, Clara Ng, Abigail Chew, Ng Xinyi, Jewel Tiang

West Zone C Division Netball Championship — fixtures and results

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