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Junior Hockey
Girls and boys from seven different primary schools competed in the semi-finals of the junior hockey champs held at the Harry Barker Reserve on September 7.
Teams huddle in drizzling rain before the commencement of their matches.
Roger Newport, captain of Te Hapara "A", in possession of the ball during a game with Central.
Margaret Whaanga, Elgin (wearing gym), races to regain the ball from Honey Moeau and Vickie Horsfall (both of Riverdale).
Leigh Turner of Elgin (left) races to defend Sharon Hill as Vickie Marshall (Riverdale) tries to intercept.
Whare Kahuroa looks on as Graeme O'Connor (Te Hapara) and team-mate Steven Greeves race for the ball.
Stephen Lucinsky, Stephen McKay (both Te Hapara "A") and Robert Cooper (captain of Central) tussle for possession of the ball.