Squark. The Pelicans will fly again!!!
It was with this in mind the amateur Mallacoota P-12 College “Pelicans” Netball team would take on the professionals of Gippsland. The girls arrived bright and early at 7am to board the bus to Bairnsdale. The bus ride was filled with eager chatter and sports strategists. The energy was contagious. Timing was perfect, as we hit a large shower on the way to Bairnsdale, but no rain during competition.
During the first game v Bairnsdale SC the girls put up a great fight. Emma didn’t miss a basket, Kahli and Haydn were a fantastic defensive pair – using their strength to advantage. We narrowly lost the first game 10-6. The second game was against a much taller opponent is Lakes SC. The girls put up a great fight. Although out sized Jess and Hanna were as quick as baby pelicans, gliding across the court. The outcome was 10-4 in the negative. In the 3rd game the girls played the professional outfit from Nagle, in full body suits – just like the pro’s. The girls saw what playing twice a week and training for 10 years will do. The last game was our closest school, Orbost SC. They were a hard fighting outfit. Envy used her high to her advantage (and also blocked with the back of her head at times) and was a star on the wing. Kahli had a fight on her hands with a very intimidating GA. But she did fantastically, winning many free’s for the mighty Pelicans. The girls lost 6-21, but put in a great effort.
Thank you to all the girls, who committed to a team, dealt with 6hrs of driving, never gave up, and most importantly had fun!! You should be extremely proud of yourselves.
