East Zone Netball 2009 First Rd Final Match Update

East Zone Netball 1st rd final match

TKP Juniors vs Opera Estate Pri 56-0

Ariqah (GA), player to watch in the juniors competition

The Juniors completed their final match in the first round defeating Opera Estate Pri 56-0. Again, the players were being shuffled around as Mr Njoo wanted to give all the players in the team more match exposure. One of the players that have caught everyone's attention was the team's GA, Ariqah. Although not the tallest player around, she has inspired the juniors with her crisp shooting, swift running and her ever present enthusiasm for the game! She is definately the player to watch in this team. More importantly, she plays with a smile on her face all the time. Of course I must also add that the juniors is not a one-man team - there are talented players all over the court. Natasha, Tiffany and Nadia are forming a great defensive partnership, Depi and Dewi are great attacking midfielders and of course our dangerous marksmen, shooters - Ariqah and Debby. The juniors are shaping well after a tentative start and we look forward to more action from them in the Q-finals. Go Juniors!

TKP Seniors vs Park View Pri 56-8

Rukmini in mid-air

The seniors faced their first setback when Jeraldine, our first-choice defender, sprained her ankle and was ruled out for one week. Mr Njoo, though perturbed, told the team that he has confidence in the team's depth in strength and actually felt it was a good time to let more players have more game time. He has always wanted Josephine and Pepe to step up their game and try to win their places in the first seven. During the game against Park View, their nervousness showed when they conceded 'soft' goals to their opponents. However, both of them soon 'warmed up' and played well, making crucial interceptions and rebounds. Mr Njoo believes that the strength in the 'reserves' is a testimony of how strong the team is and he certainly believes that this is one of his strongest team to date - with very good players in the reserves able to step up to play and more importantly, ability to win games! We hope to see more new faces making headlines during the Q-finals! GO Seniors!

Josephine (Player to watch in Q-final)

Pepe (Player to watch in Q-final)