Story by Dylan Chua/Red Sports. Photos by Chan Hua Zheng/Red sports.

GA of Hougang taking aim for a shot. (Photo © Chan Hua Zheng/Red Sports)

Jing Wei (HS GA) taking aim for a shot. (Photo 1 © Chan Hua Zheng/Red Sports)

Republic Polytechnic, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary’s (AIS) second half comeback proved sufficient as they grabbed a slim 25-23 victory over Hougang Secondary (HS) in both teams’ final game of the North Zone B Division Netball Championship.

Ahmad Ibrahim finished 3rd in Group D with a 4-2 record behind Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS) and North Vista Secondary. SCGS had also edged North Vista for top spot in Group D courtesy of their superior goal difference, after both teams finished the preliminary round tied with 16 points following their 25-25 draw.

With the defeat, Hougang finished fifth in Group D with a 2-4 record.

Hougang took the initiative in the early exchanges and grabbed a 9-6 lead after one quarter. Hougang made the first three shot of the 2nd quarter while Ahmad Ibrahim struggled to make shots, as Hougang extended their lead to 12-6. Despite an improved performance by Ahmad Ibrahim subsequently, Hougang were still up 14-11 at the half-time break.

Fortunes started to change in the 3rd quarter, as Claudia (AIS GS) made 83% of her shots in the quarter to pull her team within one of their opponents. A 4th quarter comeback was on the cards for the team in black.

Ahmad Ibrahim carried their impressive form into the 4th quarter and outscored their opponents 7-4, coming back to claim a hard fought 25-23 success. The final whistle was greeted with cheers from the Ahmad Ibrahim team as they recorded a sweet victory to end their season.

Scoring by quarter
Hougang vs Ahmad Ibrahim
1st Q: 9-6
2nd Q: 5-5 (14-11)
3rd Q: 5-7 (19-18)
4th Q: 4-7 (23-25)

Hougang Roster
Elaine (GS), Jing Wei (GA), Nerlina (WA), Sandra (C), Yong Lin (WD), Shalaina (GD), Nita (GK), Hanis (Reserve), Seri (Reserve), Nabilah (Reserve), Shannen (Reserve), Ming Lun (Reserve)

Ahmad Ibrahim Roster
Claudia (GS), Joey (GA), Sarah (WA), Kish (C), Shafiqa (WD), Khairyn (GD), Ardini (GK), Dharani (Reserve), Pei Xuan (Reserve), Durga (Reserve), Zulaikna (Reserve)

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