30 WEDNESDAY 20 August 2014
Sport
Garin College sees off Nayland in Grade 1 Carol Cook
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In the Grade 1 game between Nayland College and Garin College it was definitely a game of two halves. Nayland were on the back foot from the get go as coach Trevor Olley has struggled to field a full line up for the past eight games due to injury and illness. A reshuffled mid court could not match the experience of Garin, particularly in the second quarter when they were out scored 12–2. The lack of combination, coupled with the excellent defensive work of Kate Hand and Sarah Robinson forced a blow out. Nayland made several changes at the major break which soon began to pay dividends as they drew the third quarter 7-all. Tayler Boeyen’s move to goal attack had the Garin tall timber defensive pairing moving, which made it easier to find free space. Nayland left their best until the final quarter when they outscored Garin 8–5. Holly Chandler had a great game at goal-keep as she picked off numerous well-timed intercepts,
most of which came in the final quarter. Garin’s standout was goal shoot Olivia Nott, with her movement and shooting on point. Poppy Restieaux at goal attack did a power of work off
Sarah Robinson of Garin College makes an intercept in Saturday’s match against Nayland. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
the line and gained the majority of the centre pass received and played a more supportive role to Olivia. Rosette HailesPaku at wing attack in the first half was effective for the second phase play and along with her replacement Jess Brooks were accurate on the feed to the shooters. Makaila Powick had her usual industrious game until she left the court and was replaced by Keely Kira. Piki Boyles was introduced at wing defence in the second half and did a great job to apply pressure on the outside of the circle and along with Kate and Sarah were an absolute wall of defence. Kate and Sarah rebounded strongly and pulled in numerous intercepts. Even though Garin won the game 31–21, they will need to address the basic fundamental errors when under pressure. There were several unforced errors which need to be eliminated from their game, however they will be looking to address this at the Supernet competition and the remaining competition games before heading to the South Island Secondary Schools next month. Nayland have decided not to compete in Supernet.
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