NSG 2024 Netball: Senior Div Girls League 3 Preliminary Round 2

Greenridge Primary School squared off against Northland Primary School in a highly anticipated matchup in the Netball: Senior Div Girls League 3 Preliminary Round. From the opening whistle, it was evident that Northland Girls came prepared to dominate, showcasing remarkable skill and cohesion that left their opponents struggling to keep pace. With relentless determination and strategic precision, Northland Girls controlled the game from start to finish, building an insurmountable lead with each passing quarter. Their stellar performance culminated in a resounding victory, with a final scoreline of 29-7, solidifying their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the competition.

Despite the loss, Greenridge Primary emerged from the match with invaluable lessons and values to takeaway. Facing such formidable opponents served as a test of resilience and character, highlighting the importance of perseverance and sportsmanship in the face of adversity. As they regroup and reflect on their performance, Greenridge Primary can draw inspiration from their opponents' display of skill and unity, striving to emulate such excellence in their future endeavors. Though the scoreboard may not have been in their favor, the experience gained from competing against a strong opponent like Northland Primary will undoubtedly shape Greenridge's journey in the National School Games, instilling in them the determination to improve and the humility to learn from every challenge they encounter.

Right from the start, Northland’s Centre was all over the court, orchestrating the attack and running back to defend every ball!

Team Northland demonstrated the key to good teamwork.

The first quarter sees Greenridge primary down by 9 points, however, the team still continues to show great resilience as they tries to bring the ball into attacking mode at any given opportunity!

Northland Wing Attacker running down the sides of the court in search for their Goal Attack and Goal Shooter. A playmaker that looks to breakdown the defensive strategies that Greenridge has put up!

Against the odds, determination fuels the fire within, as Greendale players refuse to yield, pushing forward with unwavering resolve in the face of a daunting point deficit. 

Rotating and substituting players at the start of the second quarter as Northland Primary looks to bring on fresh legs on court!

A close attempt to intercept the pass right at the edge of the goal circle! 

Putting on a shooting clinic! Northland Goal Shooter has been pinpoint accurate in converting every shot into points today!

The battle of the two Centres in the mid court as both players look to dominate the game!

At the interval break, cheers erupt, a chorus of support from Team Northland echoed through the hall as they regroup, refocus, and reignite their passion for victory.

Northland Goal Attacker looking to get more points for her team! 

Greenridge's relentless pursuit to break through Northland's formidable defence

Chasing after every ball, fighting for every possession! Both teams were seen sprinting for any misplaced balls where they look to convert them into chances, from defense to offense.

Northland team takes the victory after dominating the game, with a final score 29-7. The team came back to show their appreciation for the performance put up by opponent Greenridge Primary for their display of true sportsmanship.

So were the Greenridge girls as they give 3 cheers of hip hip hooray to fellow opponents, Northland Primary despite the loss. A true spirit of respect for each other! Enemies on the court, friends off the court!

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