DODGERS
lt was a successful year for this Fourth Form Team ending up f ifth on the competition . Several players to stand out in the team were, Jason Holland, Blair Magrath and Matthew O'Dowda. Tao Wells was the most improved player scoring some good 'baskets '. Also Chris Lee and Paul Lester despite their size did pretty well for the season . Other members of the team, Ryan Wheeler and Scott Hine, worked well both on offence and in defence. Congratula tions to Scott Hine and Chris Lee for making the Third and Fourth Form Team. The team: Ryan Wheeler, Scott Hine, Chris Lee, Paul Lester, Tao Wells, Matthew O'Dowda, Blair Magrath and Jason Holland. Thanks must also go to our coaches Justin Gardiner and Andy Shearer.
Under14 PIONEERS
After suffering some large defeats at the start of the season Pioneers fought back strongly in the second half of the season to finish fifth in the competition . Guards Toby Lecher, Craig Ruakere and William Plumber were all threats on fast-break. Greg Lindsay, Stephen Lucas, Hamish Mills and Kristian Miles were all scoring threats. Congratula tions must go to Nelson Poluto for making the Third and Fourth Form Team . B. Bayly, (Coach)
THIRD FORM BOMBERS
Winnners of the Under 14 Competition Third Form Bombers Basketball team, coached by Mr Lander and assisted by Stephen Johns and Philip Chapman, had an outstanding basketball season. Out of a possible fourteen games the team managed to secure thirteen wins, the only loss being by a mere one point. Our most outstanding win was a brilliant 136-6 win over the Spotswood Bulls. All players improved over the season with outstanding performanc es by Antony Ruakere, Dean Magon and Lane Hopkinson. Many players of this team will provide a stronger force for the A team in future years. Top scorers, Antony Ruakere and Dean Magon, provided a firm structure while Stephen Latham, Chris Bougen and Russell Harding performed well all year. They were backed up well by Nigel Sheridan , Craig Healy and Michael Shearer. The team maintained a high standard of basketball and enthusiasm throughout the season.
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DODGERS UNDER 16 Back Row L to R: J. Gardiner (Coach), P. Lester, T. Wells, R. Wheeler. Front Row: B. McGrath, J. Holland, M. O'Dowda, S. Hine. Absent: C. Lee.
BOMBERS UNDER 14 Back Row L to R: P. Chapman (eo-Coach), D. Magon. S. Latham, R. Harding, C. Bougen, S. Johns (eo-Coach). Front Row: M. Shearer, C. Healey, A. Ruakere, L. Hopkinson, N. Sheridan. Stan Hope is the officer in command in Journey's End. (Stanhope) . .... if any member of staff has a death wish come to the Hostel Dance at G.H.S .....
PIONEERS UNDER 14 Back Row L to R: Mr Bayly (Coach), C. Ruakere, H. Mills, G. Lindsay, D. Bublitz (Ass. Coach). Front Row: T. Lecher, W. Plummer, N. Polutu, C. Miles, S. Lucas.
Under14 ALL STARS
MO HAWKS
An enjoyable and most successful season was had by Raymond Landon , Clarke Anderson, Glen Hooper, Troy Donovan, Gareth Flanagan, Simon Strombom , Nicholas Coley, Sean Coffey, Kris Gilmour and Justin VanderWat er, with the team coming a close third in the competit ion . The height and strength of Flanagan , Anderson, Gilmou r, Donovan and Landon were balanced with the speed and passing skills displayed by Hooper, Coffey, Coley, Strombom and Lake. B. Bayly, (Coach)
MOHA WKS UNDER 16 Back Row L to R: Mr Bayly (Coach), N. Coley, T. Donovan, G. Flanagan, C. Anderson, S. Coffey. Front Row: S. Strombom, J. Van der Water, K. Gilmour, R. Landon, G. Hooper.
A fine team effort throughout the season gave a thoroughly deserved second placing in the competition . The team excelled in fast break and passing was of a high standard. Undoubtedly the star of the team was Chris Patten who was a real scoring machine in most games. His skills were a bonus for a team that played well together and were well coached by Darrin Bride. The t eam was , Wayne Powell, Ryan Arbaugh, Michael Martin-Drom gool , Danny Tamaiparea , Jonathon Talbot, Chris Patten , Paul McCabe, Kelvin McDowell , Stephen Parker and Paul Veric.
ALL-STARS UNDER 14 Back Row L toR: D. Bride (Coach), W. Powell, C. Patten, P. Veric, D. Tamaiparea . Front Row: J. Talbot, M. Martin-Dromgool, R. Arbaugh, P. McCabe, K. McDowell. Absent: S. Parker.
" The Taranakian " acknowledg es with grat itude sponsorship from R.J. Street
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