This week saw the long-awaited Interschools
Hockey Tournament in Albany. It was a slow start for the Wentworth Team as
their first opponents arrived late and missed all but the final few minutes of
the match. Nevertheless, the Wentworth team managed to score 3 goals in those
closing minutes and win. Our team went on to win three out of the next four
games, with the remaining game ending in a draw. Unfortunately, due to
administrative error, Wentworth was placed in the play-offs for 3rd/4th
position whereas, in actual fact, Wentworth had tied in 1st place in
their group and should have been in the running for the Grand Final.
Nevertheless, with true Wentworth spirit, our team went on to play the best
hockey of the day with an outstanding win in their final game of the
tournament. With apologies from the organisers and clutching consolation
prizes, the players returned to school having shown tremendous skill and
teamwork. Congratulations to Lenny Bischoff, Matthew Brabant, Mattias
Coutts,Brodie Cruse, Raphael Day, Heidi McAlpine, George O’Driscoll, Maddie
Rist and Matthew Rist for an excellent day’s work.
Match
Results:
Whangaparaoa Dolphins v Wentworth 0:3
Wentworth v Wainui 10:0
Wentworth v Stanmore Bay 1 5:5
Gulf Harbour v Wentworth 0:8
Stella Maris 2 v Wentworth 1:6
Play-off
for 3rd/4th
Wentworth v Whangaparaoa Orcas 6:1