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T H E TA R A N A K I A N
E TA R A N A K I A N
Tennis
Squash
TOPS TENNIS SENIOR 1996
Back Row: P Morse, B Pollard , N Creery, Mr J Sims Front Row: M Campbell, S Cleaver, S Venkataraman NPBHS has always managed to produce students who play tennis at a high standard. This year has been no different. The rankings in the senior team have been very close with the exception of our very able captain , Simon Cleaver. The senior team is: Simon Cleaver (captain) Nick Creary Ben Pollard Paul Morse Gareth Ballintine Sririam Venkataraman Mitchel Campbell - who had to withdraw from the PNBHS exchange because of injury. I would like to point out as well that we have placed Gareth in the seniors due to his exceptional play as the most improved player in 1996. Our school team played 3 College matches as well as the BP National knockout Championship. Our first college game was against Hamilton BHS and according to our man on the spot, Mr Bayly, our team fought back to win with ease in both the seniors and juniors. The second game against Wanganui Collegiate was again a comprehensive win 14-4. From here our top 4 seniors went into the BP National play-offs where after winning in Taranaki and Wanganui we were beaten by Palmerston North BHS in some good close games. Tennis at this level is always exciting to watch. The BP team was: S
Cleaver, N Creary, B Pollard and P Morse. I have always been impressed by the depth of our tennis and the tenacious effort our players will put in. This strength must come from our juniors. This has been shown as they come on through. 1996 has been no exception and the juniors are very strong. Our top 6 juniors are: Elliot Campbell , Andrew Ramsay, Tim Cleaver, Lachlan Lepper, Ben Campbell and Jeremy Marshall. At the time of writing the team's just off to play PNBHS. I wish both the seniors and juniors all the best. Remember if you are interested in playing tennis contact either Mr Sims or Mr Geange . Have a go! Coach Sims
Back Row: J Tilyard , Mr J Sims , S Julian Front Row: H Mattson, M Fisher, S Valintine
SQUASH Squash is played in the school over the winter months at the Kawaroa Squash Club.For the team we picked from 30 keen players who practise every Thursday afternoon.Kawaroa Squash Club generously provides the club courts to us free of charge.Throughout the season the players train at club nights and compete in the junior and graded tournaments.the players in our team have all come through this system .They are constantly trying to improve their squash and their grades before National Tournament.the is made up of 6 players who are: 1.Mark Fisher 2.Shaun Valintine 3.Rhys Sutton 4.Jarrad Tilyard 5.Sam Julian 6.Haydon Mattson During the year we played Hamilton BHS and Wellington College.Both of these teams we beat 50.Normally we play PNBHS.This year this match was dropped (just as well because this team is currently ranked 2nd in NZ). After our own college games we swung our focus onto the Nationals in Palmerston North.Mark Fisher busy behind the scenes with our sponsors.At this stage I would like to put in a special thanks to the following people and businesses : Blade-Runners who supplied our shirts and shorts,The Antenna Man,Craig Julian and BP Powderham and Moturoa. At the Nationals our accommodation was excellent. This helped exhausted players. Competing at the tournament were 32 boys teams.Going into the tournament we were ranked 24th. Matches played and results :
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v.Paraparaumu College l~st 1-4 v.Central Hawkes Bay won 3-2 v.Rangiora lost 2-3 v.Lincoln HS won 3-2 v.Trident HS lost 2-3 We moved up 2 places to be ranked 22nd.The tournament was a great success.The players really enjoyed themselves and were certainly a credit to the schooi.Many thanks to Duane Cameron for his help with coaching. John Sims (coach/manager) .
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