Northern NSW State Title

HENRY KENDALL HIGH GIRLS FUTSAL TEAMS TAKE OUT NORTHERN NSW STATE TITLE

After winning the Regional Futsal Competition in Term 1 of this year, the Under 14 girls Futsal team (similar to indoor soccer) played 5 matches in the Northern NSW Futsal Championships at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium on Tuesday 18 June, 2013. The girls easily won their three qualifying matches against St Josephs, Taree and West Wallsend. They then faced a very physical Rutherford team in the semi-finals which saw our girls down 3 - 1 at half time. In the 2 nd half with near perfect defence and skilful demonstrations in attack, the girls clawed back to win 7- 4. In the final they played against Wallsend where they again faced a 3-1 deficit at half time despite their superior ability. During the 2 nd half of the game the girls dominated every aspect of the field, totally outclassing their opponents to win 6-3.

The Open Girls team were runners up in 1st term’s Regional Competition to Brisbane Waters Secondary College. At the State Championships on Thursday 20 June. They won their qualifying games, defeating Wingham twice and Rutherford. They were never behind at any point in these games. In the semi-finals they came up against a classy Brisbane Waters Secondary College and with perfect goal keeping, unwavering defence and spirited attack, our girls won by 6 goals. In the finals they faced an extremely physical side in Under 14 Team members, back row from left the form of Callaghan College, Jesmond. Great fears were held for the girls’ safety after to right: Melissa Wilding, Carina Minyanish, viewing this team play. The HKHS girls demonstrated superior skill and fitness - the Jessica Davies and Emily Boelhouwer. Front other team didn’t have a chance. Our girls dominated the game to win 6-2. During the row: Jade McAtamney, Tiphanie Thackray final, the HKHS team was fortunate enough to have the overwhelming crowd support of and Georgia Davis (C). all the other teams who had also played against the aforementioned team.

Congratulations to all of the girls who played in the two teams. I would also like to thank the outgoing Year 12 girls team members, Lucy Metcalfe, Michelle Nieass and Natalie Sternbeck, for representing Henry Kendall High at Futsal and Football (soccer) during their at time high school. It was great also to have some parents come along to support the girls.

Whilst there were some outstanding individual performances, every single player in these two teams gave 100% effort to their team. It was this team work that allowed the Under 14 and Open girls to totally out perform their opponents. As always, our girls showed terrific “sportswomanship” and respect towards the referees and their opponents. A great fun day was had by all involved.

Of the 15 girls who played in total between the two teams, 11 girls were invited to join the State Team for the Nationals this October in Sydney. Under 19 Team members, back row from left to right: Layla Leccas, Elyse Tully, Michelle Nieass , Natalie Sternbeck. Front row : Tahlor Thackray, Lucy Metcalfe (C) and Seokyoung Inn (Sar)