lHE TARANAKIAN 'Jn..Jine 'Hockey
~oto.-cross
The in-~ine h?ckey te~m play~d in the first National Secondary Schools' Champ1onsh1p, held m Ham1lton, over July 3-5. Sixteen teams from around New Zealand were entered.
Taranaki Secondruy Schools' Championship
In pool A we played: Kati Kati College Christchurch BHS Fraser HS
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11-6 7-2 6-0
In the play-off we beat Waihi College 11-0, to make the semi-finals. In the semi-finals we beat Kati Kati College 7-1 to make the finals. In the finals we played Christchurch BHS again, this time losing 2-3 to become the second best school team in New Zealand. The team was a real credit to the school, both on and off the rink, being awarded the Sportsmanship Fair Play Award.
For .the third ~ear in a row the New Plymouth Boys' High School Team retamed the title for the School Overall team and this year our students won the Year 9, 10 and 11 titles, while Years 12 and 13 finished second. Congratulations to all participants. The team thanks the headmaster Mr French-Wright for his support on the day. The winners were: Year 9: Shay Burkhart Year 10: Ben Poletti Year 11: Kane Poletti Year 12 and 13: Shaun Burkhart [second] Races were held at the Barrett Road Moto-Cross Park.
9Jountain 'Biking
'Rugby: 1st X'V
NZ Secondruy Schools Championships
This has been a very tough season for the l't XV, often playing against bigger, older and more experienced sides. However, we were a very young side this year in a rebuilding phase. Next year there are 12 returning 1st XV players.
The 2004 NZ Secondary Schools' mountain biking competition was held on Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April in Levin. 8 students represented the school; most of the team in the intermediate group. Unfortunately no major placing was achieved but great courage and skill was shown over the 3 events. The cross country was a challenging circuit across farmland and through a forest with many steep ascents and descents. The 'up hill', as the name implies, was a very strenuous climb up gravelled forestry roads with a vertical climb of several hundred metres. The downhill is a very serious undertaking with many jumps and big air encountered. The staff managers were Craig and Sonia Thomas The Taranaki Secondruy Schools' Mountain Biking competition was held on Sunday 20thAugust in challenging, cold, showery conditions. NPBHS dominated the entries with 11 participants in either the cross-country or down-hill events.
Richard G Levis
Team members were: Hayden Lockhart Leigh Bolton Trent Kemsley Nick Craig Nicholas Harvey Michael Johnston Alex Novak Michael Taylor
THE TARANAKIAN
(captain) (Assistant captain) (Assistant captain) Richard Craig Karl Johnston Andrew Klahn Matthew Pope
Results: X-country: SRBoys JNRBoys Down-Hill: SRBoys JRBoys
We would like to thank Mr Willie Harvie for coaching the team and Mrs Sue Darney and Mrs Julia Craig for their help during the championship.
2 RTelford, 3 C Riddock, 5 K Poletti 2M Jenkins 1 RTelford, 2 C Riddock, 3 K Poletti 1 S Bedford, 2 B Poletti, 3 J Chilcott, 4 N McArthur, 5 MJenkins, 6 D Holland, 7 B Holland, 8 MJurisisch
The manager was Craig Thomas.
Ken Lockhart
Mountain biking is a very strong UP activity and it is hoped that next year more boys will take up the opportunity to represent NPBHS in this alternative but challenging sport.
I would like to acknowledge the service to the school of the following players, Roman Tutauha (Numz), Matt James (Matty), Tai Ruakere, Jonny Crossan (Jono), Andrew Darney (Boot), Evan Dickson (Pud) Tuaki Mahuru (Tuaks), David Hunt (Danger), Jesse Dolman (Jess), Andrew Clapperton (Clappers), Taylor Gilmore (T.G) and Seb Thompson (Seb) . In their own different ways they have left the l't XV a better team. We wish you all well in your rugby careers in the future. While this has been a very demanding season, the team play :d with passion, illustrated by their efforts against Grammar, Hamilton Boys' and Palmerston North on the Gully. In conclusion, I would like to single out the players who I feel shaped this year's team. Matt James is an outstanding goal kicker and a very confident player. David Hunt's elusive running skills will be remembered for quite a while. To me, Roman Tutauha was underrated by Representative selectors, Roman is the consummate team player. In the forwards, Jesse Dolman is a very physical and talented player. Even though many have told him so, he still does not know it. Jonny Crossan is an outstanding open sider with a high work rate. He will be difficult to replace. The last mention is for the captain Zarhn Commerer, a very respected player for someone so young. He was our l't XV captain in his 6th Form and at only 15 years of age at the start of the season. His leadership and physicality next year will be crucial. Taranaki Secondary School Representatives: Gareth Goodin, Phillip Young, Hemi Grant, Mark Sherlock, David Hunt, Tuaki Mahuru, Jesse Dolman, Zarhn Commerer, Jonathon Crossan, and Kris Moller. Taranaki Under 16 Representatives and also Hurricanes U16 reps: Zarhn Commerer and Finnbarr Kerr-Newell Hurricanes Secondary Schools' Representatives: Gareth Goodin and Mark Sherlock. 1st XV vs Te Aute College : 8th May at Te Aute College Won 24-18. The l't XV travelled to Te Aute, who are celebrating their 150th year of educating young Maori students, and played against a very spirited side. We were not ready for the intense start of their 1st XV and found ourselves trailing by 13 points after 20 minutes of play.
Michael Taylor winding up for a shot NPBHS Nationals MTB Team
We replied with two tries just before the break to be 12-13 down at half time. After half time we scored a converted try, to take the lead 19 - 13. Replacement winger, Seb Thompson scored this try. Te Aute scored another try to close the gap to one point 19 - 18. The final scoring was by us, with the final result being a 24- 18 win. This win also ensured that the Webb Memorial Trophy stays in New Plymouth for another year. Tries : Matt JAMES ( 2 ) SEI THOMPSON, David HUNT Conversions : Matt JAMES ( 2 ) Best Back Player : David HUNT 1st XV vs Auckland Grammar School : 19th May at New Plymouth Lost 13- 27. This game was played in ideal conditions on the Gully in front of the school and a lot of Auckland Grammar supporters.
Karl Johnston waiting to receive the pass
Hayden Lockhart on the move Jordon Chilcott in the down hill
The 1st XV started with a penalty. Matt James had missed at least two kicks before converting his third attempt. Grammar always looked likely to score lots of points and run away with the game. It took 20 minutes to post their first try, and it was well deserved. Although smaller, our forward pack defended strongly, repelling some very big players. The loose trio of captain, Zarhn Commerer, No 8 Jesse Dolman and open sider Jonathon Crossan had outstanding games, making big tackles and turning over lots of ball, esoeciallv on defence. In the backs, Roman Tutauha at halfback
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