Field Hockey News
Wednesday Nighters are 2-0—Another dominating show last night as the Wednesday night field hockey group stormed the field. The opponent this week was a U14 all boys team and, boy, could these guys play—their stick skills were amazing which proves that the closer you are to the ground, the more ball control you have!
Shawnigan started the scoring with Noah S striking from the top of the circle but the boys didn’t back down and countered that goal with one of their own on a penalty corner. That goal seemed to wake the attack and Shawnigan scored again and often. The final score was either 6-1 or 7-1 and we had a different scorer on each goal.
Bench boss, Braden Mc., had a taste of the constant ‘put me in coach’ nattering from his subs and managed very well.
Girls win over BMGS from Australia—It was another exciting evening on the field hockey pitch as the field hockey program hosted Blue Mountains Grammar School from Australia in a friendly match. After their sport commitment, a mix of junior and senior players gathered together to play against the visiting school.
Not only was the passing spot on and the defence stellar, but the determination in the scoring circle was impressive! Although the visiting goalie made some fantastic saves, our girls were relentless and scored some beauties (a majority by Julianne H.)!
We all shared a meal in the dining hall afterwards and made some great connections with the group from ‘down under’!
Thanks to the kitchen for supplying our late meal and to Aly Y. for umpiring!
– Rachel Peters, Coach