Game Summary
Monday
V Christchurch Boys High School (CBHS)
By the end of 10 minutes Christchurch had taken a 3-0 lead. The game then settled down to a much more evenly fought competition until Stuart Pitu intercepted a pass on half way, and capitalised on the opportunity to take the ball into the circle and score in fine style. Another notable attack came from Chris Connolly who made a 70 metre side line dash that resulted in a penalty corner, however this was not converted. Half time score 3-1.
In the second half Christchurch again scored early, then once more to take a 5-1 lead but St Paul’s continued to play good team hockey and were finally rewarded with a goal to Ronnie Bird after some excellent passing down the field. Final score 5-2 to CBHS.
Player of the day Stuart Pitu

Tuesday am
V Napier Boys’ High School
Napier Boys had a lucky win 1-0. St Paul’s gave the game everything, played well together as a team and had most of the attacking advantage. Strong defence also kept Napier scoreless in the first half and for at least half of the second half. A lucky goal gave them a 1-0 lead which they held on to – St Paul’s simply unable to capitalise on their scoring opportunities

Tuesday pm
V New Plymouth Boys’ High School
In a must win game, St Paul’s with tired legs once again stepped up and quickly stamped their mark on the game with some clever passing resulting in a goal to Stuart Pitu. St Paul’s continued to dominate and by half time had added a second goal through a penalty corner to Matt Johl. Half time 2-0. New Plymouth scored early in the second half and it was some time before St Paul’s found their early form and Ben Tanner scored to again give us a 2 goal advantage. It was short lived however as New Plymouth scored again but Sam Tingey was able to restore the advantage with a brilliant touch in the circle. While New Plymouth scored again, St Paul’s played brilliant defence and held on to both the ball and the lead for the last 5 minutes. Final score 4-3 to St Paul’s.
Player of the day Antony Snodgrass

Wednesday
V Shirley Boys’ High
St Paul’s took early control of this game with strong attacking play and goals to Guy Scwikkard and Ronnie Bird from some excellent passing moves. Chris Connolly then began his hat trick of three gaols scoring first off a fine cross from Ronnie, then from a well executed penalty corner. Half time score 4-0. Early in the second half Chris scored his third goal then the game slowed down a bit though St Paul’s continued to dominate much of the play. Ben Tanner added a sixth goal to St Paul’s then Shirley got one back through a PC. Final score 6-1 and St Paul’s were in the 9-12 playoffs.
Player of day Chris Connolly