KWS 1 v Canobolas won 2-1A very physical match from the start. Despite thephysical presence of the opposition KWS mmangedto hold their own and play a controlling style ofhockey. Excellent hassle up front from SarahCrombie, Rosie McClymont and MareeGrimmett was rewarded when SarahDwyer found herself in front of an opengoal. This had KWS leading 1-0. Numerousopportunities were created fromdetermined play and excellent tackling by LizMeys, Kayla Orrock, Nyssa Iffland and OliviaHordynsky, unfortunately KWS was unable tocapitalize on this. After half-time KWS started alittle slow and had themselves under pressure.Cabnobolas took advantage of this and leveledthe score at 1-1. This match was like a boxingmatch that was going with neither opponent willngto back down and every playing putting their bodyon the line. KWS worked a fantastic short cornerthat resulted in a penalty stroke. Kayla Orrock hadno trouble converting this and landing what wasthe killer blow on our Canobolas’s season. Welldone and congratulations on qualifying for theGrand Final this weekend. All supporters welcome.Final: KWS 2 v Cyms lost 6-1A disappointing end to an otherwise positiveseason. Despite some good scoring chances, wewere unable to convert our opportunities and wewere beaten by a more determined and aggressiveteam. Some good passages of team play wereevident, but inconsistency and poor teamwork letus down in the end. Georgia Sloane was the goalscorer, and was well supported by Claire Alexanderand Georgia Andrews in attack. Georgie Quigleyshowed positional versatility by playing in the halfline when needed. Mel Thomas marked the Cymsattacking players very well, but at times she wasoutnumbered. Kate Mortimer showed strength,particularly in the second half, making somedetermined tackles under pressure. Jessica Davistried hard in goal but poor marking by teammatesleft her stranded too many times. Kate Wilsonworked hard and ran all over the field while EmilyWilson tried her best to attack from left half. SallyMildner again made some great saves, particularlyin the defensive circle. Michelle Crayford showedsome good vision in attack and she both attackedthe circle and distributed the ball well. Both Sallyand Michelle Crayford were under-utilized in attackand starved of opportunities with the ball. LucyHarris again showed speed in attack and wasHockeyunlucky not to score a couple of goals. The futurelooks bright for KWS in 2010 if these players canbuild on what they have achieved this season.KWS U15 Green (2) v Cyms (0)This game was what Grand Final Hockey is all about- two determined teams showing all their skilland ability with the added pressure of being aGrand Final watched by a large and vocalcrowd.Both KWS and Cyms suffered from someGrand Final nerves but they settleddown after the first few minutes ofthe game commencing play. Wewitnessed some great hockey which keptthe crowd enthralled. KWS played a verystrong marking game which saw somefrustration creep into the Cyms camp, the girlsmarking was a credit to them and they brokeCyms rhythm by not allowing them to carry the ballor finish set moves. KWS kept the pressure on andwhere justly rewarded by a Lucy Harris goal to putthem in front 1-0 at half time. The forward linewhere extremely hungry in the circle and cameclose several times. Our forward line never let upand our rolling substitutions saw all the girls have awell deserved breather and drink before continuingtheir hard work. Our forward line of Steph Dwyer,Alice Haigh, Ash Thompson, Lucy Harris, Leisl Gray,Georgie Hazelton, Holly Gavin and RosieMcClymont played some great team hockey,trusting and supporting one another the wholegame and helping our defense with breaking downthe play. Ellen Smart played goalie in the first halfand saved some great shots on goal and wasstrongly supported by her defensive teammates ofRiana Finn, Skye Haigh, Georgie Mutton, EbonyPress and Kate Wilson. Our defensive short cornerswhere calm and controlled and frustrated the Cymsattack by not giving them the opportunity topenetrate our goal.The second half saw KWS continue to dominate indefence with Alice Haigh taking on the goalieposition and showing no mercy in clearing the ballback to her forwards. Lucy Harris scored thesecond goal for KWS after some great lead up workby Ebony Press, Georgie Hazleton and onedetermined Ash Thompson who attacked the goaliepads allowing Lucy to pick up a rebound and finishit off.Congratulations to all the girls - and a special thankyou to Emily Ellis for supporting the coach in thedug out and being so supportive to the girls on the
field. It was a pleasure to coach the KWS U15 Greenteam and they are worthy Champions.Special mentions also to Ebony Press for receivingthe Umpires Encouragement Award andRosie McClymont for winning the U15 Bestand Fairest player award.KWS Pink v Ex-Services – Lost 2-1A high quality game of hockey in front of alarge crowd. Ex-Services took an early lead andput KWS under an immense amount of pressure.Sarah Crombie and Elleanor Pratten worked hardup front and managed to find some holes in the Ex-Services defense. An individual piece of brilliancefrom Olivia Hordynsky put KWS back in the gamebringing the scores level. Despite the best efforts ofMel Thomas, Nyssa Iffland, Pete Leckie and BrittanyYoung Ex-Services managed to score and take a 2-1lead. This late goal left KWS with too little time torespond, leaving KWS as the runners up in a qualitycompetition. Congratulations on a fantastic season.KWS Blue v Ex-ServicesKWS Blue started like a bushfire, engulfingeverything that moved. They turned up the heat asthe game progressed and managed to score thegames only goal. Georgie MacSmith wassensational in the centre controlling the flowof the game and shutting down theoppositions attack. Sarah Steele-Park, NicolaThomas, Arizona Savage, Claudia Conran, BelleHazelton and Georgie McKenzie worked hard inattack and created many opportunities. JordanGarlick created havoc through the half line andLaura Lewis-Minogue, Kellie O’Connor and IsobellaGaudiosi were very tidy in defence and shut downall of Ex-Services attack. This was an excellent gameof hockey and the KWS team were very deservingwinners. Congratulations on your premiership andwell done to their student coach Aaron Iffland afantastic effort.Quality Sports in Orange have organised coaching camps for thenext school holidays for Athletics, Cricket and Swimming. All threecamps will be over three days on 13 th , 14 th & 15 th . October and will beheld at the <strong>Kinross</strong> <strong>Wolaroi</strong> <strong>School</strong> facilities in Orange.The Swimming and Cricket camps are open to the agegroup of 9 to 14 years and the Athletics will be for 8 to 15years and all three camps are available to boys and girls.Residential places are available that include all meals andaccommodation and the cost is $290. For those wishingto live out and just attend each day, the cost will be$235 which includes Lunch and Morning and Afternoonfruit and drinks.Application forms can be obtained by phoning 63629244 or by visiting the<strong>Kinross</strong> <strong>Wolaroi</strong> website after 31 st . August.Wanted: Bike for student to participate in school triathlon.If anyone has a bike they are willing to sell pleasecontact Muffy on 6369 0234 or 0416 181 132..