Netball

Wednesday, 24th August, 2009, SRC Courts - Despite the abrupt end to today netball IBG due to the rain and lightning, the C-Towners emerged victorious after winning one and three quarters game. The Acers did great too, coming in second runner-up due to goal difference over the Eekers (third place). Though not winners but still just as admirable for their spirit, the Deeblockers came in 4th and the Beekers last.

For the first match of the day, Block D proved to be no match for Block E as they towered over the Deeblockers and quickly made mincemeat of them. Still, Block D persevered on till the last second and created numerous chances for themselves. Alas, eventually the game still ended 12-5 in Block E's favor as the Eekers had superior skills and techniques.

Next up was the game between the friendly neighbors, Acers and Beekers. Perhaps due to the lack of experience in netball for Block B, they soon suffered a 8-1 defeat at the hands of the Acers. It was admirable that the Beekers showed no signs of giving up and strived to score. Unfortunately for Beekers, they soon lost to the better and stronger team.

Fresh from the previous win, the Eekers was looking forward to another victory over the C-Towners. Nonetheless, once the game started, it was evident that it was not going to be easy for the Eekers. True enough, the attacking duo of the GS and GA of Block C troubled the Eekers. And despite the countless attempts to stop them, it was to no avail. Block E eventually succumbbed to a 12-6 defeat to the C-Towners.

It was now the do-or-die match for Block D and Block B. Having lost in their previous game, they would have to win this game with a huge margin to try to get into the finals. Both blocks were going all out for a win. Sadly for the Beekers due to some bimbotic but very cute moments, they were soon trailing behind the Deebeekers. The Deebeekers held on to their lead and soon won the game 6-2. Nevertheless, the goal margin was not big enough for the Deebeekers to make it into the finals.

The last match of the day, as the rest was cancelled due to rain, was the exciting match between Acers and C-Towners. Initially, the Acers were thrown into confusion at the fast and hard game pace of the C-Towners. However, it was not long before the prettiest Acers started to pick up momentum and was soon winning back points gradually. Three quarters into the game, the rain started to drizzle. Yet, all the girls remained on court and were determined to fight for the win. It was heartwarming to see them gunning for the win. It was unlucky that the weather seemed to have some other plans. In the end, the game had to be called off as the rain was simply too heavy. The unfinished game stood at the score of 11-6 and that allowed the C-Towners to be crowned champions with the Acers coming in second.

Congratulations to all the winners and kudos to the supporters! It was a fun evening for checking out all the gorgeous girls Sheares Hall had to offer. In fact, I couldn't stop hearing all the gushes of "I like her legs!" and "She is so graceful!" from the fellow SMB members sitting next to me. And I will have to say - I concur.

Christy

PS. All biasness in this report is just a figment of your imagination.