HOCKEY GALA DAY

Congratulations to our hockey teams on their efforts and results last Wednesday at the Diocesan Hockey Gala Day.

Boys placed equal 1st and the girls placed 3rd!!

Girls

On Wednesday the 28th of August both the boys and the girls hockey team travelled up to Narellan to verse schools from around the diocese. The girls were very enthusiastic and were all excited to show the other schools what Joeys could give. After a loud, music filled trip up, the girls got ready for their first game against St. Patricks. Although losing 0-1, the girls showed determination and teamwork throughout their defence which pushed the ambition to achieve better results in the following games.

The girl’s second game against Mount Carmel proved their abilities when they took out a 1-0 win. Makiya, a young but powerful junior student scoring the winning goal. This game boosted the girls confidence and allowed them to come together as a team to achieve more wins throughout the day.

Game three against John Therry saw the Joeys girls take out a 6-0 win with goal scorers Zali Schofield (2), Taylah Vella, Makiya Shaw, Taylah Gilbert and Rylee Goodman each hitting the back of the net. Throughout the day it was great to see the junior and senior students working together as a team and displaying great leadership skills which improved each players performance.

The girl’s fourth game was a very important game to them as it was a local derby against Corpus Christi. Although faced with some great talent, our girls were able to seal a 4-0 win with Grace Shaw (2), Zali Schofield and Taylah Vella each scoring. This game put our girls 2nd in our pool and progressed the girls to the semifinals against St Mary’s.

Knowing this game would be a challenge, the girls put on brave faces and did not go down without a fight. Despite losing 1-0, our girls proved that St. Joseph’s were serious competitors and were able to hold out any more goals.

The loss allowed the girls to play off for 3rd position against Magdalene which they smashed 2-0. Again the junior pocket rocket Zali Schofield finding 2 goals and sealing our 3rd place spot.

As a team we would like to thank Mrs Davis and Mr Armstrong for organising the teams and allowing us to travel up to Narellan. The senior girls were very happy with our results for our last sports carnival representing the school and know that the rising leaders will allow the team to continue to achieve great results.

Team List: Zoe Parkes, Zali Markwell, Katie Saunders, Taylah Gilbert, Taylah Vella, Rylee Goodman, Claudia Castelli, Grace Shaw, Paige Dole, Lilli Jones, Makiya Shaw, Zali Schofield, Charlee Buckman, Jazmin Jensen, Tatum Sawtell

Katie Saunders, Year 12.

Boys

On Wednesday the 28th of August, the Opens Boys Hockey team travelled to Narellan to take part in the Dicesean Championship Day. An early wake up had some feeling lethargic on the hour and a half bus trip. However, with half of the team consisting of year 12 students they were eager to finish with a good day. None expected the boys to come out on top.

The first game was played was against Holy Spirit and ended in a convincing 4-0 victory. With this being the first match the team had played together it was great to see that we came away with a victory. An early explosion of energy meant the team went up 1-0 within 2 minutes and from there it was all Joeys. Scoring a further 3 in quick succession. With the win wrapped up, it was great to see that the players with no hockey experience were able to contribute.

The next match was against St John’s, last years finalists. It was going to be a tough match up, however, the boys again played extremely well, winning 1-0. Another opportunity for the team to get some consistency going into the play off for the No 1 in our pool.

The match up was against a strong Mt Carmel outfit, also  determined to be top of the pool. A great match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both teams fought hard and had plenty of chances to take the lead. This draw meant that the St Joseph’s team finished top of the pool. Qualifying for the semi finals against 2nd in the opposing pool. This lined us up against Edmund Rice, who had defeated Joeys last year.

A tough match-up meant we had to be on top of our game. Going up 1-0 within 7 minutes with what was seen by many as the play of the day - a long pass towards Joel Dowling who left it for Jaiden Ketteringham to finish off in front of goal. We conceded a goal late in the match and the fixture finishing 1-1. However due to our higher placed finish we advanced onto the final. Setting up a grudge match against Corpus Christi.

This match was to be the toughest yet with fatigue well and truly set in. Corpus scored midway through the match to put them up 1-0. A loss looming meant Joeys had to find something from within. With 3 minutes on the clock we had locked the ball in our attacking third. Piling on pressure the ball fell in the perfect spot and we were lucky enough for the opportunity to be taken. With the match finishing 1-1, meaning Corpus and Joeys were crowned joint winners. A fantastic result for a team with over half a team of non-hockey players.

Mentions of the day go out to Robert Frew, for his crucial defensive efforts in the final and Byron Buckman in goals saving the team on multiple occasions. Lucas Thompson and Tom Eastham had a magnificent tournament and with players like Makye Williams and Josh Miller the future of Hockey at Joey’s is in safe hands.

Jack Eastham and Callum Barton thoroughly deserve accolades for leading the side in their final year. Special mention must also be given to Connor McAlister, Darcy Grimson, Jaiden Ketteringham and Joel  Dowling (Ms.) who were outstanding performers for the team even though they had never played hockey previously.

Callum Barton - Year 12.

Team List:

Callum Barton, Jack Eastham, Joel Dowling, Darcy Grimson, Connor McAlister, Jaiden Ketteringham, Byron Buckman, Tom Eastham, Makye Williams, Robert Frew, Lucas Thompson, Joshua Miller.

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