Story and Pictures By Koh Yizhe

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Singapore Sports School player (in red) hits the ball away before a Naval Base player grabs it. (Photo 1 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Republic Polytechnic, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 – Defending champions Singapore Sports School limited Navel Base Secondary to just two points as they made it look easy and won 65-2 in a B Division North Zone Netball Championship Group A match.

With the win, they are now three for three after having swept aside Punggol Secondary 61-9 and Woodlands Ring Secondary 47-6 in previous matches.

From the first whistle, Sports School’s victory was never in doubt as they were immediately settled and passed the ball with confidence. In contrast, Naval Base were never able to get their passing game going throughout the match, allowing their opponents to intercept almost all of their passes.

“There is no doubt that we have the capabilities to retain our title," said Captain Geraldine Ng of Sports School. "We are playing with confidence, and although these are easier opponents, we are prepared for tougher opponents in later rounds."

They will play their final game against Northland Secondary on Monday.

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Lee Si Mann (GA) of Singapore Sports School attempts a shot while her opponents tries to deter her. She had a great second half as she teamed up with captain Geraldine Ng. (Photo 2 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

The Naval Base GS scoring the first of their two points in the first quarter. (Photo 3 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Naval Base have a rare opportunity to venture forward. (Photo 4 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Sports School’s WA looking for a free team mate to pass to. (Photo 5 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

A forward pass to an open player… (Photo 6 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

…who shoots and scores! (Photo 7 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Sports School WA acrobatically receives a pass. (Photo 8 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

Sports School captain Geraldine Ng played GK in the first half and then GS in the second. (Photo 9 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Singapore Sports School vs Naval Base Secondary

A Naval Base player misses an intercept. This sums up the match for Naval as they had trouble gaining and keeping possession of the ball. (Photo 10 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

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