By Clara Yuan/Red Sports

M1 supporter of schools netball programme

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Players jump in an attempt to gain possession of the ball. (Photo 1 © Clara Yuan/Red Sports)

CHIJ Toa Payoh Secondary, Thursday, May 7, 2015 — Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) defeated Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) [ACS(I)] 49-32 to top their round one group in the National A Division Girls’ Netball Championship.

HCI and ACS(I) were previously tied with 9 points each, having won all their respective three games. With this win, HCI top group B to remain undefeated while ACS(I) settles for second of group. Both teams will advance to round two.

HCI set the pace of the game from the start, with fast and immaculate passes. However ACS(I) appeared a little unsettled and did not finish well in the circle. HCI led 11–5 to close the first quarter.

HCI’s defenders did well and managed to secure several intercepts which was coupled with good finishing in the circle. HCI’s Claire Seah (GS) height advantage allowed her to catch a lot of high lobs and successfully pot her shots. HCI managed to extend their lead to 27–15 leading into the halftime break.

Commendable effort was seen from ACS(I)’s Goal Shooter who remained composed in taking shots despite facing pressure from HCI’s GK and GD.

In the final quarter, ACS(I) managed to reduce the deficit by outscoring HCI 9–7 with better offensive plays. However it was not enough as the deficit proved too large to overcome and HCI eventually won 49-32.

HCI captain, Miao Wen, said, “I think we played to our best efforts and we all worked hard. We will keep working on our game and try to improve every game.”

HCI will go on to face St. Andrews Junior College (SAJC) on Monday, May 11, at 11.45 a.m. while ACS(I) will meet Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC) on Monday, May 11, at 1.15 p.m. Both games will be held at Temasek Polytechnic.

Scoring by Quarter
HCI vs ACS(I)
1Q: 11–5
2Q: 15–10 (27–15)
3Q: 15–8 (42–23)
4Q: 7–9 (49–32)

HCI Roster
Koh Kai Qian, Lim Miao Wen, Gloria Chan, Joy An, Yang Shu Li, Chan Kai Yen, Low Yi Xuan, Celine Lim, Karyn Tshua, Rachel Low, Claire Seah, Sabrina Chin

ACS(I) Roster
Julia Craggs, Rachel Ng, Joey Wong, Olivia Lim, Yap Jia Hui, Jamine Chua, Annabelle Chua, Samantha Koh, Gloria Lee

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