Grand Final Sports Results
Junior Girls Netball Division 1
The PHS Junior 1st played a fantastic game against DHS in the NHSSA Netball Grand Final yesterday. It was a cold afternoon and both teams were fighting against the wind throughout the whole game. PHS girls fought hard, but unfortunately were unable to come away with the win. The match was high-quality netball and both teams played in high spirits. Congratulations to DHS, and well done to the PHS Junior 1st girls on a wonderful season.
Senior Girls Netball Division 3
On Wednesday afternoon, September 8, the senior netball grand finals were held at Hoblers Bridge. Our third division team persisted throughout the entire season, facing and overcoming obstacles of injuries and lack of numbers. Even so, the girls fought hard, won their games, and secured a hard-earned spot in the grand final, against worthy opponents, Campbell Town District High School. The first steps on court were full of adrenaline and nerves, leaving the girls eager for the starting siren to sound. As the game progressed, both teams were neck and neck, proving to be an equal match that could go either way. Prospect played a strong second quarter, but to their dismay, they were faced with an injury. This left them down a valuable player and position. With no subs, they were forced to continue the rest of the game with only six. The team scraped through, gave it their all, and came out with the win, by a solid three points.
Junior 2nds Football
In tough wintery conditions, Prospect High School came up against a determined Queechy High School. With strong blustery winds only one point was scored at the northern end of the ground, resulting in our team kicking towards the south end dominating the scoring and maintaining a majority of possession. Going into the last quarter, Prospect was trailing Queechy by two points, however, the team remained positive knowing they were kicking with the wind to dominate the final quarter to win by 28 points. Gus and Brady had the two highlights for the day with Gus scoring a goal from the centre square and receiving the MVP medallion for best on the ground. The forward line pressure by Brady gained two holding the ball decisions which resulted in shots on goal. Overall, it was a fantastic season going through undefeated.
Senior Girls AFLW
The 9/10 Girls football team were a surprise team to be playing off in the AFLW grand final after their upset semi-final win. After the roster season, the girls snuck into 4th place meaning they would play off against top of the ladder team, Cressy, in a semi-final. The Prospect girls were behind all game, however, a miraculous goal from the boundary line after the final siren courtesy of Jorja mean that the Prospect girls football team would play off in the Grand Final for the second year in a row.
The conditions at Prospect Park for the Grand Final day were fantastic. There were mild temperatures, clear skies and a breeze that favoured the southern end. Queechy were kicking to the scoring end in the first quarter and got out to a fast start with two early goals. Although Queechy got out to a quick lead the Prospect Eagles remained focussed on slowly reeling in the deficit and as the game went on the girls progressively looked more likely of taking the lead at some point.
Our Prospect team never gave up despite only having 15 players for the whole game which meant we were one player down on the field without any subs on the interchange bench. We slowly crept back into the game as time went on, however when the final siren sounded we were behind by 8 points. All staff that were present at the game were incredibly proud of how the girls carried themselves throughout the entire game, they showed great determination, effort and attitude and never gave up.
A special mention must go to Taja who was awarded the Best On Ground medal after the game which is a tremendous achievement for Taja who led from the front all day. Co-coaches Mr Bergamin and Mr Murfet would like the thank the girls for all the effort that they put in throughout the season and congratulate them for making it all the way to the Grand Final.
Div 2 Football Final
Prospect vs Brooks
Coach: Steven Andrews
Captain: Noah Harrison
Vice Captains: Cy, Ethan and Ash
On Wednesday the 8th of September the NHSSA Grand Finals were held. In the grand final were Prospect and Brooks. They have played each other three times during the year and Prospect have won all of them. Prospect were the team to beat all year. Brooks coming in as underdogs gave them a fair chance to steal this one. It was quite a windy day, not favouring any end. We were in for a very high pressured, tough, contested game of finals footy.
First quarter was quite a battle. Prospect had the upper hand 11-0. Prospect was controlling the game by having most of the possession.
Second quarter was very similar to the first - low scoring. Both teams had their opportunities, but could very rarely convert. Brooks were within 6 points.
Half-time it was a very tough battle. Few of the boys had some icy poles, some had lollies to regain some energy. All the boys were up and about and keen to get back out there. After some final words from Mr Andrews in the half-time huddle, it was game on again.
Third quarter was the highest scoring quarter. Prospect making the most of their opportunities kicking out to a 3-goal lead. Prospect had all the momentum going into the last quarter.
The last quarter was a very high-pressured quarter. A few momentum swings going each way. It was a thrilling finish. Prospect held on by winning by 10 points. Final scores: Prospect 41 Brooks 31
Thanks to everyone that was involved.
