Tigers secure narrow 7–6 win over Panthers in Karratha Hockey clash

West Australian

a day ago

Tigers have kept their momentum rolling with a narrow 7–6 victory over Panthers in week six of the Karratha Hockey Association season.
The June 4 match was a showcase of fierce competition and fast-paced action. Led by the dynamic Stephanie Giles, Tigers dominated the midfield and piled on the pressure, creating plenty of scoring opportunities.
Panthers weren't going down without a fight and thanks to some heroic defence by Doug Lowson, they stayed right in the thick of it.
Despite the tight score line, the game was played in great spirits. In fact, it was so friendly and well-managed that no umpire was needed.
Standout performances came from Sarah McQueen, Todd McCabe and George McCarthy, who all brought serious energy to the field.
Beyond the scoreboard, the match served as a valuable tune-up for players heading to Perth later this month to represent the Pilbara Krocs at the WA Country Week Hockey Championships — one of the premier events on the regional hockey calendar.
'Karratha received a downpour of rain, but it wasn't enough to dampen the spirits of local hockey players,' Karratha Hockey Association president Steve Cook said.
'Luckily the rain had stopped by the time games were due to start and everyone was keen to take the field.
'A good turnout of high school players saw a fun B-grade game take place on field two.
'No score was recorded as B-grade is all about skill development and allowing old and young players to try hockey for the first time.
'All games are played at the Bulgarra tennis courts and the Karratha Hockey Association invites anyone wanting to try hockey to get in contact via
Facebook
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