VOLLEYBALL

National ‘B’ Division Boys Final
St Hilda’s Secondary vs Bukit Panjang Government High
Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Toa Payoh Sports Hall

Picture story by Lee Hwee Cheng. These pictures have been contributed by our volunteer photographer, Goh Shao Wei.  Thanks much, Shao Wei!


St Hilda’s Alvin Lim (no.7) attempts a spike over Bukit Panjang’s no.9. © Goh Shao Wei.

One day after their juniors won the ‘C’ Division Boys Volleyball Championship, the St Hilda’s ‘B’ boys put up an amazing show of talent and determination to bring double glory to their school with the National ‘B’ Division Championship title, but not before defeating an equally determined Bukit Panjang.

It was not an easy final for the St Hildans, who struggled with fumbles and a highly motivated opponent in the third set after taking an initial 2-0 set lead in the game.  Bukit Panjang never let up in their chase and went on to win the next two sets, winning a tie-breaker in the fourth.



St Hilda’s no.1 sets the ball for his teammate. © Goh Shao Wei.


St Hilda’s no.6 and 9 make a joint attempt to block Bukit Panjang’s attack. © Goh Shao Wei.

In the fifth and deciding set, however, the St Hildans regained their composure and displayed the poise of champions, keeping their coolness in the game against the distracting noise from the supporting crowds in the sports hall.

St Hilda’s took more than an hour to finally beat Bukit Panjang 3-2 (25-22, 24-17, 18-25, 25-27, 15-12).

(Editor:  click here for the full live report that captured more action in detail.)


Bukit Panjang’s no.12 makes a spike.© Goh Shao Wei.


Bukit Panjang’s no.7 saves an attack from St Hilda’s.© Goh Shao Wei.


Bukit Panjang’s no.9 makes a spike while St Hilda’s try to block.  © Goh Shao Wei.


Bukit Panjang’s no.12 spikes over St Hilda’s blockers. © Goh Shao Wei.

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