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Shot of the match: J. Buchanan
Best Wig of the match: C Penrose

Player of the match – too many to name!

A splendid performance of netball and hair styles were highlighted in the sportshall at S. Anselm’s on Saturday 27th February 2010. Yes, it was that time of the year for the Mothers to show their daughters how netball should be played. Overall the match showed skill, versatility, teamwork and lots of laughs along the way. The mothers kit was certainly something that S. Anselm’s pupils will not be adopting – coloured wigs! Yes, we saw multicoloured spiked hair, thanks to Mrs FitzSimons, long purple curly totally out of control wig, thanks to Mrs Penrose and even a short bright pink bob thanks to Mrs Green ( of which really suited her!). Mrs G-P was ready with her team of fine players and as soon as the whistle went, the mothers were off! In the first quarter, the U13 girls played very well and certainly stepped up to 6th gear ending the first quarter, 9 – 2. The crucial part of this match is all about the whole U13 girls side playing equal amounts of play of which was ensured. So at the end of the first quarter it was time for another tactical change to the teams. As the play progressed, the mothers certainly gained in confidence and won the second quarter 7 – 6, and drew the third and fourth quarter 8 – 8 and 3 – 3. The girls all played opposite their mothers which fuelled a lot of competition and the occasional cuddle on court! The final score was 23 – 17 to the U13 girls. It was a super ending to a full day of sport at S. Anselm’s. Thank you to Mrs G-P for taking charge of the parent’s team and to all the parents for a brilliant match and for creating an infectious happy atmosphere. The match ended with drinks and nibbles in the Foster Building Common Room and a special treat for the girls - fruit cocktails followed by a Chinese meal at Slieve Mor. It was certainly a Prawn Cracker of a day! MPN