Story by Jiexin Neo/Red Sports. Photos by Clara Yuan/Red Sports

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Vershawn Kok (AMK #17) spikes against (CWS #13). (Photo 1 © Clara Yuan/Red Sports)

Physical Education and Sports Education Branch, Thursday, July 3, 2014 — Ang Mo Kio Secondary (AMK) defeated Clementi Woods Secondary (CWD) 2–0 (25–10, 25–9) to qualify for the semi-finals in the South Zone C Division Boys Volleyball Championship

This is Ang Mo Kio’s second consecutive win in the tournament, and they will face Catholic High School in their final group game. On the other hand, Clementi Woods have failed to qualify for the semi-finals with this loss. They will meet Chong Boon Secondary in their final game of the season.

Ang Mo Kio took on a good start to their game, clinching the first two points to claim the 2–0 lead. With Vershawn Kok (AMK #17) leading his team’s attacks with strong spikes that were difficult to dive for, Ang Mo Kio were able to dominate the game and maintain their lead all the way til the end of the set, and finally taking it 25–10.

In the second set, Clementi Woods’ (#13) won the first point for his team with a good net serve, but then on the team’s defensive mistake allowed Ang Mo Kio to level at 1–1. They then brought the tie to 2–2, but thereafter Ang Mo Kio managed to break through for the lead, and then pushed it to 5–2 with good team communication.

For Clementi Woods, (#7) was playing a good game as he consistently dived to save his opponents’ spikes, thus gaining crucial points for the team. However, this was not enough to reduce the deficit as Ang Mo Kio were coordinating well on the court to consistently add points onto the scoreboard. With that, Ang Mo Kio managed to ice the second set 25–9 to secure their second win of the season.

Ang Mo Kio captain, Vershawn (#17), said, “I think it was not a very good game for us as we all didn’t play well. I think we can improve on our communication, service, as well and receiving. We are aiming to get champs for the South Zone.”

Scoring by Set
AMK vs CWD
First set: 25–10 (1–0)
Second set: 25–9 (2–0)

Ang Mo Kio Secondary Roster
Ryan Lee (#1), Toh Pin An (#2), Yong Jia Hau (#3), Tay Zhao Xuan (#4), Nicholas Sng (#5), Chai Bing Zhe (#6), Darren Tan (#7), Lee Jia Shun (#8), Benjamin Lui (#9), Clarence Tan (#10), Ong Kah Leong (#12), Li Run Yao (#14), Alphonsius Ng (#15), Vershawn Kok (#17)

Clementi Woods Secondary Roster
We do not have the names of the players. If you recognize any of them, please leave a comment below and we will update the post. Thank you.

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