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Tough Tussles
There were some torrid moments in the inter-primary schools sports tournament held in the city recently. All the local and perimeter schools entered teams in the rugby, soccer and basketball competitions.
Ah exciting moment in the Cobham B versus Central rugby match. Grant Williams (Central) evades Peter Gordon (Cobham) to run on and score a try. Other Cobham players from left are Ashley Ferris, Ross Browne and Terry Croskery.
Garry Huhu scores for Kaiti.
Three wins in three games was the score of Te Hapara. From left, in front: Gene Dunstan, Alan Thompson, Bruce Candy, Robert Fraser, Wi Pere Ngata. At back: Mrs R. Doleman (coach), Paul Seymour, David Simpson, Murray Croker, Jimmy Chatfield, Kerry Callaghan, Kevin Douglas.
Cobham won two and drew one. From left, in front: Peter Gordon, James Mahuika, Peter Kaiwai, Ross Browne, David Aston, Ernest Aston. At back: Kerry Ngaranoa, Robert Taylor, Ashley Ferris, Terry Croskery, Henry Kaa, Phillip Jenkins, and coach Bob Browne.
It's a try!
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A thrilling game was played by Mangapapa "A", and St. Mary's "A" (bibs) teams. The score was Mangapapa, 4, and St. Mary's, 1.
The Waikirikiri School "B" team. The players are Beatrice Wilson, Fay Collier, Moana Nepia, Shane Pewhairangi, Tina Williams, Ngaire Powell, and Ellen Ogilvle (captain).
The Central School team. The players are Donnell Swann (captain), Rosemary Flood, Kim Humphreys, Christine Geddes, Ngamone Tuhoro, Debbie Sheridan, and Rose Waiariki.
A Cobham 5 player contemplates her next move during a game against Te Wharau 3. The score was Cobham, 4, and Te Wharau, 3.
A Kaiti player guards a Riverdale player. The score was Kaiti, 14, and Riverdale, 3.