NETBALL


National ‘C’ Division
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School vs CHIJ-Toa Payoh
Wednesday, 28 March 2007 at Kallang Netball Centre

Story by Lee Hwee Cheng.  Pictures by Leslie Tan. © Red Sports/soulbreath pictures

CHIJ overcame the stuffiness of the post-shower heat last Wednesday to take down TKGS 23-7 at the Kallang Netball Centre.

CHIJ’s GS Vanessa reaches out behind the back of TKGS’s GK Sally for the ball, placing herself in a sweet spot under the basket. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.

Putting in much diligence and teamwork on court, the CHIJ girls displayed more confidence in their passing and shooting, showing they had trained hard to get to the National games.  They ran and stretched harder for the ball, despite the tiring heat.  Particularly impressive was CHIJ’s Goal-shooter, who made good most of her shooting chances and pumped in the most points for the team.



CHIJ’s Center displays athleticism as she stretches out for a high lob-pass. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.



CHIJ’s GS Vanessa plays a key role in the team with her confident shooting for the day. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.

TKGS was unfortunately plagued by a poor shooting form that saw them missing plenty of shots and trailing 2-11 by the end of Quarter 2.  Perhaps bothered by the heat, or a lack in team morale, the girls started looking tired and clueless by the second half.

TKGS’s Center Mabel, steadies the ball in one had as she looks for a pass. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.

TKGS’s GK Sally looks for a teammate to make a pass. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.

TKGS’s GA Natvianne takes aim at the basket. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports.

We didn’t manage to catch hold of any of the girls for a chat after the game, but still, all the best for your coming games.

If you do recognized yourselves or any of your teammates, kindly send us the names and we’ll update the captions.

Editor’s note:  Thousand apologies for the late posting! I forgot about these notes in my book!