Miniball - 1st April 2016

Comets

Whangaparaoa Small Blacks and our Wentworth Comets treated spectators to an extremely exciting game.  Accurate passing and solid defence enabled the Comets to hold the lead for the majority of the game.  Unfortunately for us, Whangaparaoa Small Blacks stole the final basket in the last minute.  Alexander Kawan was our Player of the Day for a second week in a row.  Alexander is a developing into a  determined defender who relentlessly chases his opposition all over the court.  Keep up the great work Alexander!  

Asteroids

Fast paced, end to end playing saw the Wentworth Asteroids leave it all out on the court on Thursday night.  Kingsway Wildfire were fierce competitors yet we matched them in pace, spirit and our overall teamwork.  Each week we improve our game tactics, team combinations and miniball skills.  We showed intense defence skills and strong accurate passing on attack.  Congratulations to Oliver Le Cheminant, our Player of the Day, for what can only described as the GREATEST steal of the game..  Excellent skills Ollie!

Meteors - Monday 21 March 2016

The Meteors had a tough game last week against the feisty SGH Swish team. They still had fun out on the court and managed to pick up tips from the opposition.  Daniel was awarded Player of the Day for his great defence and clever passing. Keep at it, Meteors!

Rockets - Monday 21 March 2016

The Rockets were up against one of the top teams in the whole competition: Kingsway Pulse. Having already beaten one Kingsway team and drawn against another, they knew that Pulse would be looking for a convincing win. In the first half, Pulse’s experience in this league showed and the Rockets found the pace of the game challenging. However, all credit to our team, which played a strong defence game in the second half. They slowed Pulse to a fraction of their earlier speed and frustrated their fluent style of play. It must be remembered that the Rockets have been promoted from the Y3/4 league straight into the top tier of the Y5/6 league and each player has upped their game to meet this challenge. Our Player of the Day was Austin McAlpine, whose marking of the top, lightning-fast Kingsway player was breathtaking!

Asteroids - Monday 21 March 2016

The Asteroids are quickly picking up the nuances of miniball and are certainly solidifying their place as the team to watch!  Last night the Asteroids demonstrated some excellent defence, shadowing their opponents like stalking jaguars.  Each week the Asteroids improve in a specific area of the game and it is exciting to see this team put their new pivoting and dribbling skills into action.  The Player of the Day this week went to Atia Houseman for her on court determination.  Atia did not stop running and was always available to receive a pass on attack.  Great stuff Atia!  See you all at training on Sunday where we will work on dribbling with one hand and then passing or shooting when we touch the ball with two hands.

Comets - Monday 21 March 2016

It was truly a game of two halves this week.  Going into half-time the Comets were leading however Stanmore Bay 2 fought back in the second half to steal the game.  It was a great display of defence from the Comets and there were many exciting passages of attacking play.  A very big thank you to Cameron Rowell from the Whanga Small Blacks and our very own Connor Brabant for filling in when needed!  Thank you both.  Our Player of Day went to Rory Brabant who was an unstoppable force on court.  Well done Rory you were all over the other team showing us all your speed and game tactics.  Great effort!  At training we will focus on stealing the ball from the opposition and defending the goal when the other team is shooting.

MiniBall - Asteroids - 7 March 2016

Our Asteroids tore up the court on Thursday demonstrating strong defensive tactics and exciting attacking play.  Our two new players Ella and James definitely made their presence known on court and they are a welcome addition to our team.  Stella Maris were formidable opponents yet tough one on one marking ensured that the Asteroids came out on top on the scoreboard.  Well done to Benjamin Rist for his relentless attack and fair play on court.  See you all at training on Sunday morning.

MiniBall - Comets - 7 March 2016

The scoreboard swung back and forth like a pendulum on Thursday night when the Comets faced the Red Beach Jets.  The game was so tight that the teams could not be split at 7 - 7.  Both teams were evenly matched with players from each team dominating the court during different phases.  There were some exciting plays to witness as the Comets sent the ball up and down the court ensuring that all players were involved - amazing Teamwork!  Well done!  Our player of the day went to birthday boy Corbus Luke - Happy Birthday Corbus and congratulations on your great court play!

Basketball - Rockets - 7 March 2016

The Rockets faced another Kingsway team last week – KW Impact. It was another tough match with both teams playing hard and battling to take control of the game. At half-time the Rockets were behind but they rallied in the second half to produce amazing passes, quick breaks and they pulled level. With seconds to go, the Rockets played the ball down to Austin, who launched a shot at the hoop. The spectators held their breath but, sadly, the ball bounced off the rim and the score remained at 8:8. A mighty game from the Rockets – well done, team! Player of the Day was Maddie Rist for outstanding court awareness. Her speed and accuracy of passing was superb. 

Miniball - Comets - 30th Oct 2015

Sharp shooting, solid defence and on court enthusiasm made for an exciting match between the Comets and SGH Titans. 

 During training last week we discussed goal setting and each player picked a part of their game that they wanted to work on and improve.  It was very pleasing to see so many of you acknowledge those goals on the court tonight.  

Our 'Player of the Day' was Bridie Smith for demonstrating excellent attacking skills and proving herself to be a sharp shooter.  

Well done Bridie.  

Summer Soccer - 19th October 2015

Fantastic start to our Summer Soccer winning both games, 2-0 against SGH B and 3-0 against Silverdale.  Lenny was our player of the day not only for his goals but his tenacity and sheer commitment to the ball. Well done!

Miniball - 26th Oct 2015

Wentworth Rockets v Wentworth Comets

What an amazing start to the season! The derby match proved just how much all our young players have developed – in terms of both individual skills and team strategies. The Rockets were tough in both attack and defence, moving swiftly down the court and passing the ball to players in scoring positions. There were some lovely shots at the hoop, including a beautiful one by Kiera from quite a way out. The Comets’ strength lay in defence, with players closing down many of the Rockets’ runs and intercepting the ball on a number of occasions. The match finished with victory to the Rockets but the overall winner was Wentworth Primary School as all players were positive, energetic and displayed great sportsmanship. Players of the Day were Alexander Kawan (Comets) for his excellent positioning throughout the game and Jared Davies (Rockets), who was relentless in his pursuit of the ball. It is also a pleasure to welcome Bridie Smith onto the Comets team.

Basketball - 26th Oct 2015

Basketball

Wentworth Falcons v Orewa North Themselves

In the first game of the term, the Falcons were in winning form – finding spaces, marking the opposition tightly and, most importantly, passing the ball quickly down the court to team members in scoring positions. With an air of determination, the Falcons fought for every ball and successfully intercepted many of their opposition’s passes. The final score was 12:8 to the Falcons. Player of the Day was Savannah Marston-Fergusson, who had one of her best games, pushing down the court to support her teammates yet finding space under the hoop to score a number of times. We are also delighted to welcome Matthew Rist to the team.

Miniball - Comets 18/09/2015

A Comet can be defined as 'a central mass surrounded by an envelope of dust and gas'.  This definition got me thinking........Wow......our Comets are amazing!  At the beginning of the season our game play consisted of a huddled team crowded around the ball, yet tonight I was reminded of how much our team has improved.  We are beginning to use the whole court, to spread out and find space.  We are crowding the opponent with the ball and rather than being mere dust on the outside of a mass, the Comets are playing a purposeful positional game.  Unfortunately tonight was not our night on the scoreboard.  The Small Blacks were a formidable opponent, littered with sharp shooters across the court.  Full credit goes to each member of our team for working hard on defence.  It was this impressive style of defensive play that saw Annabelle Duncan take our Player of the Day award.  Annabelle shadowed her opponent around the court and was constantly forcing the Small Blacks to make errors on attack.  Well done Annabelle.

Miniball - 13th Sept 2015

The Rockets went into overdrive last week in their match against Kingsway Blue. Strategic play saw them in the driving seat from the beginning of the match and they maintained this position until the final whistle. Supporters were treated to some beautiful passing play and fast breaks allowed the Rockets to create time and space for numerous shots. The final score was 11:3 to the Rockets, reflecting just how far this team have come in the time they have played together. There were strong performances from each player – well done to you all. The Player of the Day was Kiera Jordan whose determination to chase the ball and intercept the opposition was a crucial factor in the game.

Structure!  

The Comets have been working hard to develop some structure in their game and tonight it paid off!  Each player knew their role and worked hard to be in the 'right place at the right time'.  

Attitude!

Fair play, teamwork and effort all require a positive attitude!  The Comets have fostered a genuinely supportive team environment.  They back each other up and encourage each member of the team to be 'their' best.

Proud!

Tonight we were disappointed to play against an opposition which had a team member who did not demonstrate this positive Wentworth attitude.  I was proud of our player who was a true example of the Wentworth values.  This brave Comet continued to hold their head high and play with excellence, integrity, tolerance and respect.  Congratulations for being the 'better person'.

Player of the Day!

Tonight's Player of the Day was awarded to Emily McLeish for always demonstrating a positive attitude by turning up to each game with a smile on her face and for always encouraging and supporting her team.  Well done Emily.   

Basketball - 13th Sept 2015

Another tough game lay in wait for the Falcons last week as they faced opponents Dairy Flat Vipers. Already two players down before the match began, it was further misfortune when Raphael injured his foot and was unable to start the game. Rocket team member, Charlotte, stepped in to take his place and determined passing play saw the Falcons keep pace with the Vipers throughout the first half of the game. However, despite some excellent teamwork from the Falcons, the Vipers managed to pull ahead in the second half to win. It was pleasing to see that each Wentworth player improved his or her game this week. Mattias and Maddie were strong in defense; Savannah was back on scoring form and Brodie was determined and energetic throughout the game.  The Player of the Day award went to Charlotte Sancto-Jones, not only for her relentless pursuit of the ball but also for her ability to find space to take a shot at the hoop!