Our once ‘young’ hockey team is starting to grow up and the quality of their play is continuing to improve each year. Our once young players are now becoming leaders in the team and with some amazing talent coming through to support these older girls, the future of hockey at St Pat's looks very exciting.

The girls started the day with an unconvincing performance against Magdalene, winning 1-0, however the game never really appeared in doubt, the girls just needed some time to warm up and find their groove. Game two was a much better performance, easily accounting for a much-improved Holy Spirit team. Game three was always going to be a tough one against arch rivals St Mary’s, however, we went into the match with a solid game plan and executed it to perfection, walking away with our first ever win against the 2017 Champions. Game four was of little consequence against St John’s, who hadn’t won a game all day and this match provided the opportunity for some extra game time for some girls as well as let the girls have a bit of fun before the semi-finals.

In the semi-final we came up against a very strong and committed St Joseph’s team who challenged us all game. St Joseph’s took an early 1 nil lead and it wasn’t until the final minute that St Pat’s were able to get the equaliser. With the game ending in a draw, St Pat’s were able to progress to the final as a result of finishing higher in the pool games.

Heading into the final we knew it was going to be an extremely challenging game. St Benedict’s had been the form team all day and with an Australian rep in the side, it was never going to be easy. Unfortunately, St Benedict’s were too good on the day and were named overall champions for 2018, with St Pat’s named as runners up.

It was an absolute pleasure to accompany the girls on the day and the way they conducted themselves was exceptional.  I would like to make special mention of the parents that were there to support the team.

The team consisted of Eden G, Ellie F, Amelia C (injured assistant coach), Lauren D, Emilee O, Ashley F, Taylah M, Piper L, Zoe V, Caitlyn S, Bridie L, Katie B, Alexandra C, Kayleigh L, Elizabeth D and Amy W.

Scott Ashcroft - Sports and Activities Coordinator