Our team se7en volleyball guys played against hall 3 in their semi finals on Thursday night. Our volleyball guys made us really proud of them by putting up a good fight with the defending champion team.
Without needing to familiarize with the new environment, the players from both teams were already on fire when they kicked off with the first set as both wanted to win the first set to have a good start. As a result, both teams were not willing to let down as after hall 3 scored, we would get it back and score again. Hence, throughout the set, the points from both teams were not separated by more than 2 points. However, just when we were approaching the match point of 25, our players were unable to perform as well as our opponent. As a result, hall 3 players quickly seized the advantage and ended the set with a score of 25-22.
We thought that our players would perform better for the second set as they were so close to winning the first set. However, our expectations were not met with as our guys lost their morale and handed the set over to hall 3 with a score of 25-16.
As we proceed to the third set of the game, I believed hall 3 players had actually let down their guard to a certain extent as they were already leading by 2-0. Thus, they made many mistakes themselves which caused their morale to drop significantly. As such, our players seized the opportunity to perform better and whack them back even harder and finally earned our first win with a score of 25-18.
With a significant boost in morale, our players challenged their opponent with more powerful attacks and blocking. Coupled with more mistakes made by hall 3 players themselves, we stood on par with hall 3 in no time when we won the fourth set with a score of 25-21.
With a draw of 2-2, a fifth set of 15 points need to be played. However, this time round, the experienced players of hall 3 realised the need to perform at the level they should be performing. Hence, it was a tough fight between the two teams again as both fought hard to win the deciding set. The points throughout the set were back to back again. Frankly, we had a good chance of winning when we actually had a lead of 12-10 when we were approaching the set point. However, our players’ attacks were not as fierce as our opponent at that critical moment. In comparison, the experienced players from hall 3 had an edge over us as their attacks became more powerful. As a result, hall 3 won the deciding set with a score of 15-12.
Despite losing to hall 3 this time round, I believe our volleyball guys had gained a precious and memorable experience as hall se7en supporters would remember them as our super team who had created a legend in the volleyball of IHG.
“To me, they are my champion team.” – Team se7en sports sec, Wei Xin
-Jinzhen
Saturday, January 26, 2008
an early exit for our table tennis team
Our hall se7en table tennis team was up against the sixers during the semi finals round. It was definitely a commendable effort put in by our team despite losing 4-1 in the five matches.
Historically, hall six has always been known for their strength in sports. Table tennis is no exception, either. The sixers were undeniably strong in their attacks and showed no sign of relenting throughout the entire game. Their players’ superior experience coupled with IVP players overpowered our team. Nonetheless, our players were determined to put up a good fight and remained in top form at any one time.
The results for the matches are as followed:
Women’s singles: 3-0
Men’s singles: 3-0
Men’s doubles: 3-0 (we won!)
Women’s doubles: 3-1
Mixed doubles: 3-0
Even though our team players were unable to clinch a position in the finals, deep down in our hearts, we know they will always be our champions! We will be back!
-Tee Bei Jia
Historically, hall six has always been known for their strength in sports. Table tennis is no exception, either. The sixers were undeniably strong in their attacks and showed no sign of relenting throughout the entire game. Their players’ superior experience coupled with IVP players overpowered our team. Nonetheless, our players were determined to put up a good fight and remained in top form at any one time.
The results for the matches are as followed:
Women’s singles: 3-0
Men’s singles: 3-0
Men’s doubles: 3-0 (we won!)
Women’s doubles: 3-1
Mixed doubles: 3-0
Even though our team players were unable to clinch a position in the finals, deep down in our hearts, we know they will always be our champions! We will be back!
-Tee Bei Jia
volleyball girls to the finals!
Team Se7en girls successfully made it to the finals this year after beating hall 9 at the semi finals yesterday with a score of 3-0.
In the first set, the girls took the game slowly and allowed themselves to familiarize with the new indoor environment. Anxiety got the better of hall 9 as they created more errors of thier own compared to us in the first set. As a result, team se7en girls managed to take the first set with a score of 25-15.
During the second set, the girls were all warm up and ready. As such, their accurate blocks and spikes combined with their powerful service enabled them to take a huge lead. With hall 9 morale down, team se7en took this as an extra advantage and continued to perform their best and ended up winning with a score of 25-8.
In the third and final set, the girls started to lose a little of their focus as they created many service and spikes errors. This allowed hall 9 to take the lead initially. However, after a time out called, the girls manged to focus and concentrate before taking the last set down with a score of 25-18.
As such, the girls will play in the finals and will be fighting for the gold with defending champion -- hall 2. All the way team se7en! :)
-Wendy Tan
In the first set, the girls took the game slowly and allowed themselves to familiarize with the new indoor environment. Anxiety got the better of hall 9 as they created more errors of thier own compared to us in the first set. As a result, team se7en girls managed to take the first set with a score of 25-15.
During the second set, the girls were all warm up and ready. As such, their accurate blocks and spikes combined with their powerful service enabled them to take a huge lead. With hall 9 morale down, team se7en took this as an extra advantage and continued to perform their best and ended up winning with a score of 25-8.
In the third and final set, the girls started to lose a little of their focus as they created many service and spikes errors. This allowed hall 9 to take the lead initially. However, after a time out called, the girls manged to focus and concentrate before taking the last set down with a score of 25-18.
As such, the girls will play in the finals and will be fighting for the gold with defending champion -- hall 2. All the way team se7en! :)
-Wendy Tan
track finals
For the second week in a row, the track field of the SRC was teeming with the flush of adrenaline. Groups of supporters were all ready to cheer their teams to the finishing line and were as restless with tension as the runners themselves. Having finished 4th in the qualifying heats, our relay girls had but one mission in mind: to better their placing. All week long, they were consumed by thoughts and ideas on how to improve their personal timing, and now was the time to show the rest of the world what they’ve got. Track events are probably one of the most unpredictable events in the Games, but our girls gave all they had and left everything else to the hands of fate. Eventually, even though they came short of what they deserved by finishing 5th overall, they did not fail to live up to the expectation of the event itself by providing sufficient entertainment value and great showmanship. At the end of the day, isn’t this what the Games is all about?
-Rebecca Lim
-Rebecca Lim
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Squash team out
The squash team faced strong opponents-hall 16 on a tuesday evening at SRC, unknown that it will be the last time going there. There was high tension because the loser will be out of the game hence both teams regarded the match with high importance, praying for good fixtures. The fixture turned out great and there was a tough fight, ending 3-2. Team seven put their best feet forward but well it was not enough. But you know it was really tough luck and lack of experience. We are positive that history will not repeat. It was a good win for hall 16 as they had experienced players and perserverence. Despite losing, it was a game which ended well.
Squash has advanced a step further than before and we are all elated and have high hopes. The match has ended but not the spirit. See you next year!
-Grace Lim
Squash has advanced a step further than before and we are all elated and have high hopes. The match has ended but not the spirit. See you next year!
-Grace Lim
Squash into QFs!
Hall 7 squash team has already fought 3 matches and advanced into the quarter finals. The first match was a tough match against hall 6. They were defeated 4-1 but of course their hopes did not shatter. With more experience and exposure, the team went on to meet hall 13. The team, donned in white and blue, set out to play their game with a display of wild strokes, killer services and racket work. In the end they emerged victorious with a 5-0 win. Although elated, the team knew that complacency only leads to failure. They continued to strive hard and trained to prepare for the coming match which was crucial. It was essential to win as only then will they move on to the next round. Clueless who their next opponents are, they could only wait to see which of the halls won the qualifying match. It was a fight between hall 6 and hall 8. Hall 6 won in the very end (No doubt a tough competitor because they won us) after a grueling session, having everybody’s heart in their mouths. It was then decided that hall 7 was to face hall 8 in the qualifying match on a bright sunny Sunday morning. That day, the sky was bright and the weather was awesome, a good sign! They even changed the racket grip to a new red grip-more good luck! But of course these are only minor issues which led to the win. The players were the key to the win. So anyway, the fixture was good, the match was better and the players were the best. They fought and ran and cheered and finally won with a score of 4-1. After this match, the players are greatly encouraged and will continue to put their best feet forward for their upcoming match on the 15th of January against hall 16.
-Grace Lim
-Grace Lim
Sunday, January 20, 2008
NETBALLERS TO MEET HALL 6 IN A CLASH OF THE TITANS
Hall 7 netballers showed determination and grit to earn a victory against their rivals Hall 3 in an equally contested match.
With supporters cheering by their side, they kept the mood up with a final score of 28-8 in a fast-paced game of telepathic passes and interceptions.
Charmain, who stood a head taller than her defenders, was on a roll in the 1st quarter, converting almost all of her scoring chances into goals. But she was prevented from scoring in the following quarters because the experienced former netballers from Hall 3 consistently sandwiched her, thus preventing her from moving into space.
At times, spectators could see Charmain’s frustration, especially when the umpire dubiously called her for a contact foul on Hall 3’s defenders. But she held onto her nerves, and did not disappoint Hall 7’s boisterous supporters.
Zhi Yen, who usually plays the position of Wing-Attack or Centre, played the position of Goal-Attack for three quarters of the game. She adapted well to her position to help put the pressure off Charmain.
Hall 7’s defence did equally well to hold Hall 3’s attackers to score just 8 goals. Special mention goes to Shiqi, an Under-21 netball player, as she was dubbed “the Flying woman” during the game by one of the spectators. Her timely interceptions helped to increase Hall 7’s turnover rate and scoring chances.
When asked how the team fared, Jean, one of the more experienced members in the team, said, “I think we played overall. I could even feel the support from Hall 7, and I’m glad that even our reserves were there to experience the match.”
But can Hall 7’s loopholes be exploited by Hall 6 in the finals? Their tendency to rush through the game in the first quarter might prove to be their weakness against Hall 6, who won Hall 11 in the other semi-final match. Furthermore, they might need to work on their passes to overcome the fast-paced game Hall 6 favours.
All of us are waiting in anticipation for the big finals.
-Liyana Low
With supporters cheering by their side, they kept the mood up with a final score of 28-8 in a fast-paced game of telepathic passes and interceptions.
Charmain, who stood a head taller than her defenders, was on a roll in the 1st quarter, converting almost all of her scoring chances into goals. But she was prevented from scoring in the following quarters because the experienced former netballers from Hall 3 consistently sandwiched her, thus preventing her from moving into space.
At times, spectators could see Charmain’s frustration, especially when the umpire dubiously called her for a contact foul on Hall 3’s defenders. But she held onto her nerves, and did not disappoint Hall 7’s boisterous supporters.
Zhi Yen, who usually plays the position of Wing-Attack or Centre, played the position of Goal-Attack for three quarters of the game. She adapted well to her position to help put the pressure off Charmain.
Hall 7’s defence did equally well to hold Hall 3’s attackers to score just 8 goals. Special mention goes to Shiqi, an Under-21 netball player, as she was dubbed “the Flying woman” during the game by one of the spectators. Her timely interceptions helped to increase Hall 7’s turnover rate and scoring chances.
When asked how the team fared, Jean, one of the more experienced members in the team, said, “I think we played overall. I could even feel the support from Hall 7, and I’m glad that even our reserves were there to experience the match.”
But can Hall 7’s loopholes be exploited by Hall 6 in the finals? Their tendency to rush through the game in the first quarter might prove to be their weakness against Hall 6, who won Hall 11 in the other semi-final match. Furthermore, they might need to work on their passes to overcome the fast-paced game Hall 6 favours.
All of us are waiting in anticipation for the big finals.
-Liyana Low
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
volleyball girls to SFs!
Team Se7en volleyball girls swiftly beat hall 8 today in the quarter finals with a score of 4-25 and 6-25 for both sets and safely secured a place in the semi finals. For both sets, the girls started off with their strong services which enabled them to secure a comfortable lead. Despite leading all the way, the girls remained focus on the game and made no silly errors. Their underhand and spikes were steady which enabled them to win both sets. The girls will face hall 9 in the semi finals next.
-Wendy Tan
-Wendy Tan
NETBALLERS IN TOP FORM
Hall 7’s netballers showed why they were the favourites to go into the finals with a blazing victory of 47-2 over Hall 15.
Averaging 12 points per quarter, it was obvious that the game was one-sided. The attackers were in top form, with Zhiyen partnering Hall 7’s resident goal-shooter Charmain as the goal attack. The midfielders comprising Jean in her usual position as center and Shilin as wing attack did extremely well to feed perfect lobs for the shooters.
The defence held up very strongly as well to hold Hall 15 to only 2 goals. The trio of Sadaf, Janice (goal defence) and Viona (goal keeper) worked together to prevent any attacking chances from Hall 15.
Coming back from her attachment was Sadaf, a Year 3 Business student, playing in the position of wing defence. She showed why she was still in the first team with a slew of timely interceptions to Hall 15’s attackers.
Rowena, the goal-shooter who replaced Charmain after the 3rd quarter, managed to put in a few accurate shots as well despite Hall 15’s goal keeper being a head taller than her.
Leslie, an alumnus of Hall 7, could be heard shouting in reference to Rowena’s shooting skills, “Not as tall, but still as accurate!”
But the next match in the semi-final against Hall 3 would not be as easy as the quarter-final match. With Hall 3’s main players returning from their holidays, we should see a good match between both halls in the semis.
-Liyana Low
Averaging 12 points per quarter, it was obvious that the game was one-sided. The attackers were in top form, with Zhiyen partnering Hall 7’s resident goal-shooter Charmain as the goal attack. The midfielders comprising Jean in her usual position as center and Shilin as wing attack did extremely well to feed perfect lobs for the shooters.
The defence held up very strongly as well to hold Hall 15 to only 2 goals. The trio of Sadaf, Janice (goal defence) and Viona (goal keeper) worked together to prevent any attacking chances from Hall 15.
Coming back from her attachment was Sadaf, a Year 3 Business student, playing in the position of wing defence. She showed why she was still in the first team with a slew of timely interceptions to Hall 15’s attackers.
Rowena, the goal-shooter who replaced Charmain after the 3rd quarter, managed to put in a few accurate shots as well despite Hall 15’s goal keeper being a head taller than her.
Leslie, an alumnus of Hall 7, could be heard shouting in reference to Rowena’s shooting skills, “Not as tall, but still as accurate!”
But the next match in the semi-final against Hall 3 would not be as easy as the quarter-final match. With Hall 3’s main players returning from their holidays, we should see a good match between both halls in the semis.
-Liyana Low
Track Qualifying
It may have only been 9am but the crowd that gathered around the SRC track field seemed to be living in a parallel universe that is unbounded by the ridiculous notion of time. Everyone was buzzing with the kind of intense energy, excitement and anticipation that are never found in lecture theatres as we waited impatiently for the commencement of the day’s track events – the 4x100m and 4x400m qualifying heats. Each hall was allocated and confined to a designated area for which to pursue the mundane activities of containing our energy by sitting, relaxing and cheering on our hall mates. But that did not prevent our competitive spirits from spilling over these boundaries, intermingling and permeating the atmosphere of the stadium.
The day started off with the 4x100m relay events, followed by the 4x400m events. Witnessing the determination embodied and incarnated in the movements and energy of the athletes as they strove to outrun each other was a rare sighting. There was even a singular fierceness in the manner in which the runners received the baton and scrambled away to the finishing line.
The beauty of these events, however, lies in the way each member combined their strengths to produce a complete effort. The crowd was kept gripping to their invisible seats as each team’s superiority and ranking were continually destabilised and re-established right to the finish line.
Of course, the supporters’ (who are as much a part of the team as the runners are!) also made great contributions with their motivational techniques. Some were seen cheering to a beat carved out with the innovative aid of plastic bottles, while others stuck to the old-fashioned method of shouting their lungs hoarse. Indeed, at times, it was unclear whether we were there for a cheering or running competition!
Congratulations to our girls who thoroughly deserve their place in the finals of both events, even incurring minor pulls in the process. Unfortunately, our boys finished 9th in both events, thus narrowly missing out a chance to join our girls in the finals. But such is the nature of competition, and hall seven is incredibly proud of the vigorous displays by our boys and we are confident that they will be amongst the best this time next year. For now, we hope to see more of you turning up to support our girls in the finals! See you there!
-Rebecca Lim
The day started off with the 4x100m relay events, followed by the 4x400m events. Witnessing the determination embodied and incarnated in the movements and energy of the athletes as they strove to outrun each other was a rare sighting. There was even a singular fierceness in the manner in which the runners received the baton and scrambled away to the finishing line.
The beauty of these events, however, lies in the way each member combined their strengths to produce a complete effort. The crowd was kept gripping to their invisible seats as each team’s superiority and ranking were continually destabilised and re-established right to the finish line.
Of course, the supporters’ (who are as much a part of the team as the runners are!) also made great contributions with their motivational techniques. Some were seen cheering to a beat carved out with the innovative aid of plastic bottles, while others stuck to the old-fashioned method of shouting their lungs hoarse. Indeed, at times, it was unclear whether we were there for a cheering or running competition!
Congratulations to our girls who thoroughly deserve their place in the finals of both events, even incurring minor pulls in the process. Unfortunately, our boys finished 9th in both events, thus narrowly missing out a chance to join our girls in the finals. But such is the nature of competition, and hall seven is incredibly proud of the vigorous displays by our boys and we are confident that they will be amongst the best this time next year. For now, we hope to see more of you turning up to support our girls in the finals! See you there!
-Rebecca Lim
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
basketball males out
Having qualified for the quarters, se7en basketball males were even more hungry for success. Even though Hall 10 proved to be a tough nut to crack, the se7en guys never once gave up. Even though we eventually bowed out of the competition with a score of 53-29, at least we came and we fought. It's not the end that matters, but the process.
The game started brightly for hall 7 as hall 10 played a slow game while our guys played with a face pace. In the opening minutes, Hall 7 led the game with 5 points. However, Hall 10 began to adapt to our speed of play and increase their pace too. With their fast pace and accurate shooting, there was no stopping the hall 10 players. This forced our players into committing various necessary fouls. However, hall 10 players were all able to convert the chances due to their pinpoint accurate shooting.
Soon, hall 10 not only caught up with us but slowly began to widen the gap. The different in quality between both sets of players were glaring and se7en basketball team was playing without one of the strongest players. Hall 10 managed to score a lot of points via airballs which was almost impossible to defend against. The score after 2 quarters stood at 25-16 in Hall 10's favour.
Even after many rounds of regrouping and restrategising, Hall 7 could not master enough shots to catch up with the game. No matter what is it, we're sure the team will be back next season - only stronger.
-Toh Ling Hui
The game started brightly for hall 7 as hall 10 played a slow game while our guys played with a face pace. In the opening minutes, Hall 7 led the game with 5 points. However, Hall 10 began to adapt to our speed of play and increase their pace too. With their fast pace and accurate shooting, there was no stopping the hall 10 players. This forced our players into committing various necessary fouls. However, hall 10 players were all able to convert the chances due to their pinpoint accurate shooting.
Soon, hall 10 not only caught up with us but slowly began to widen the gap. The different in quality between both sets of players were glaring and se7en basketball team was playing without one of the strongest players. Hall 10 managed to score a lot of points via airballs which was almost impossible to defend against. The score after 2 quarters stood at 25-16 in Hall 10's favour.
Even after many rounds of regrouping and restrategising, Hall 7 could not master enough shots to catch up with the game. No matter what is it, we're sure the team will be back next season - only stronger.
-Toh Ling Hui
basketball females out
The basketball girls faced hall one today in the quarter finals. The winner of this game will advance to the semi finals. Unfortunately for hall seven, the girls lost to hall one after an intensive match played this evening.
The match started neck to neck as both halls defended very well. As such, the score was 3-4 with hall one leading by only a point. As both teams were unable to score, a first time out was called to restrategize. However, due to anxiety, hall seven players started making wrong passes which put hall one players at an advantage. As such, hall one players managed to pull away and ended with a score of 3-8 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, hall one players managed to further the lead with a score of 5-14. However, despite the lead in the first half, hall seven players did not give up and pressed on in the game. Many good passes were made and our hall players defended very well. Despite it all, lady luck didn't seem to be on our side as many attempted shots failed to get into the basket. However with Taijie assisting the girls team, the players managed to fight back strongly and ended up with a score of 11-18 in the third quarter.
Even at the very last quarter when hall seven was behind by 9 points, the girls team never gave up. They were determined to fight back. 5 minutes before the end of the game, hall seven girls managed to catch up with a score of 15-18. Their attacks and defences were brilliant and accurate and this started to put pressure on hall one players. However, a time out was soon called by hall one and with their own restrategizing, they managed to extend the lead further and ended the game with a score of 15-21.
Despite losing in the quarter finals, the determination and perseverance of hall seven basketball girls is commendable. It was definitely a good game played!
-Wendy Tan
The match started neck to neck as both halls defended very well. As such, the score was 3-4 with hall one leading by only a point. As both teams were unable to score, a first time out was called to restrategize. However, due to anxiety, hall seven players started making wrong passes which put hall one players at an advantage. As such, hall one players managed to pull away and ended with a score of 3-8 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, hall one players managed to further the lead with a score of 5-14. However, despite the lead in the first half, hall seven players did not give up and pressed on in the game. Many good passes were made and our hall players defended very well. Despite it all, lady luck didn't seem to be on our side as many attempted shots failed to get into the basket. However with Taijie assisting the girls team, the players managed to fight back strongly and ended up with a score of 11-18 in the third quarter.
Even at the very last quarter when hall seven was behind by 9 points, the girls team never gave up. They were determined to fight back. 5 minutes before the end of the game, hall seven girls managed to catch up with a score of 15-18. Their attacks and defences were brilliant and accurate and this started to put pressure on hall one players. However, a time out was soon called by hall one and with their own restrategizing, they managed to extend the lead further and ended the game with a score of 15-21.
Despite losing in the quarter finals, the determination and perseverance of hall seven basketball girls is commendable. It was definitely a good game played!
-Wendy Tan
softball males out
Only one obstacle stood between Hall 7 and the softball quarterfinals – Hall 5. Both teams had met previously in this round of the competition, with the latter hall coming out victorious. Although Seven were unable to avenge the defeat this time around, the team put up a much improved display, taking the match to 5 innings before losing 16-20.
Seven fielded first in the bright but windy conditions. In the first inning both teams scored 7 runs apiece, albeit in very different manners. Hall 5’s players were took several walks through cautious batting, while Seven’s batters drove the ball deep into the outfield to send teammates home.
The second inning saw only one run, which was scored Seven, giving them a narrow lead going into the last ordinary inning. Hall 5 retook the lead in their batting half of the third inning through 2 runs, only for Sam to level the score at 9-all before 3 of Seven’s players were downed.
Incredibly, the score was not settled in fourth inning. Seven switched pitchers in the middle of their fielding half but were unable to stop Hall 5 from getting 7 runs before the switchover. However they equalised through some strong batting of their own in the return half.
With everything to play for in the final inning, each half started with a runner at second base and the number of players that needed to be put out was reduced to two. Hall 5 eked out a 4-run lead before their turn was ended. Seven were unable to score any runs to overturn or reduce the deficit. It turned out not to be their day in the end, but the team exit the competition knowing they put up a very strong fight against a familiar opponent and turned the encounter into a thriller.
Final score: Hall Seven 16, Hall Five 20 (after 5 innings)
-Nicholas Lim
Seven fielded first in the bright but windy conditions. In the first inning both teams scored 7 runs apiece, albeit in very different manners. Hall 5’s players were took several walks through cautious batting, while Seven’s batters drove the ball deep into the outfield to send teammates home.
The second inning saw only one run, which was scored Seven, giving them a narrow lead going into the last ordinary inning. Hall 5 retook the lead in their batting half of the third inning through 2 runs, only for Sam to level the score at 9-all before 3 of Seven’s players were downed.
Incredibly, the score was not settled in fourth inning. Seven switched pitchers in the middle of their fielding half but were unable to stop Hall 5 from getting 7 runs before the switchover. However they equalised through some strong batting of their own in the return half.
With everything to play for in the final inning, each half started with a runner at second base and the number of players that needed to be put out was reduced to two. Hall 5 eked out a 4-run lead before their turn was ended. Seven were unable to score any runs to overturn or reduce the deficit. It turned out not to be their day in the end, but the team exit the competition knowing they put up a very strong fight against a familiar opponent and turned the encounter into a thriller.
Final score: Hall Seven 16, Hall Five 20 (after 5 innings)
-Nicholas Lim
Saturday, January 5, 2008
darts team, well done!
Overview of the results
Qualifying rounds
Day 1
Hall 7 VS Hall 4 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 1 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 6 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 8 4:1 Won
Day 2
Hall 7 VS Hall 12 2:3 Lost
Hall 7 VS Hall 10 2:3 Lost
Hall 7 VS Hall 15 4:1 Won
Semi Final
Hall 7 VS Hall 3 2:3 Lost
Yes! Hall 7 darts team made it to the semi finals. It was a close fight between us and Hall 10. We are tie with Hall 10 for the number of games, sets and boards won. However, when it comes to the number of points, we won them by 500. Making into the semi finals is really something to be proud of considering the fact that this year’s team is a relatively young one. Among the five main players, three of them are year one students without any prior experience in darts.
Our opponent for the semi final was Hall 3, last year’s champion for darts. It really took us lots of courage to play against them. Even though we didn’t beat them and get into the finals, we still won two out of five games.
Another point to note is that for the first two qualifying rounds, we managed to secure three games respectively and won despite the absence of the star player.
Keep up the good job Hall 7 darts team!
-Li Jun, Darts manager
Qualifying rounds
Day 1
Hall 7 VS Hall 4 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 1 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 6 3:2 Won
Hall 7 VS Hall 8 4:1 Won
Day 2
Hall 7 VS Hall 12 2:3 Lost
Hall 7 VS Hall 10 2:3 Lost
Hall 7 VS Hall 15 4:1 Won
Semi Final
Hall 7 VS Hall 3 2:3 Lost
Yes! Hall 7 darts team made it to the semi finals. It was a close fight between us and Hall 10. We are tie with Hall 10 for the number of games, sets and boards won. However, when it comes to the number of points, we won them by 500. Making into the semi finals is really something to be proud of considering the fact that this year’s team is a relatively young one. Among the five main players, three of them are year one students without any prior experience in darts.
Our opponent for the semi final was Hall 3, last year’s champion for darts. It really took us lots of courage to play against them. Even though we didn’t beat them and get into the finals, we still won two out of five games.
Another point to note is that for the first two qualifying rounds, we managed to secure three games respectively and won despite the absence of the star player.
Keep up the good job Hall 7 darts team!
-Li Jun, Darts manager
softball females to finals!
Today, team se7en softball female played their quarters match against hall 9. Being top in the group in the preliminary rounds, team se7en would be facing a supposedly weaker team. However, hall 9 was much stronger than we had expected.
During the first round of fielding, our girls managed to hold them down with only four runs. When our girls were up to bat, they performed very well, especially Karen and Swee Ching who gave really powerful hits. As a result, we managed to reach the maximum of seven runs before changing to field again.
When it was our turn to field again, our players continued to perform well which only allowed our opponent to have another three more runs. However, when it was our turn to bat again, we lost our consistency and did not have any runs after the round of batting. Thus, at that point of time, the score was 7-7. From then onwards, it was really a tough fight between the two halls which caused the score to remain unchanged after another round of fielding and batting. Hence, when the time was up, it was a draw between the two halls. Thus, extra time was given and we were out to field first.
We continued to hold them down and only manage to give them another run. Before we started to bat for the last round, the score was 8-7 and we needed another two more runs to win the game. When we started to bat, the situation was not really favourable to us because two of our players had been strike out. When we thought we were going to lose the game, one of our players gave a good hit which managed to bring two of our players safely back home. As a result, we won with a score of 9-8! It was really a close fight, good job girls! And we would be playing in the semi-finals against hall six! All the way to finals!!!
-Jinzhen
hockey males to finals!
Hall 7's hockey players came out tops in a tight encounter with Hall 3 in the semifinals of the tournament. Imran provided the solitary goal in the thriller, which Se7en had the slightest of edges in, making up for the girls' loss earlier in the evening.
The first half started off brightly, with both teams charging at each other fast whenever they gain possession of the puck. Se7en had the better chances though - the puck hit the roof of the net from a short corner, only for the goal to be disallowed for a technicality. Not long after though, Imran got hold of the puck from a long corner and fired it beyond the keeper to roars of delight from the supporters. Much of the rest of the period was played with Hall 7's attacking half of the pitch; one of their corners was deflected wide while another just missed the target from an improbable angle.
The end-to-end action continued after the break, and Hall 3 came out with guns blazing. Although they put up a much harder fight, their attacks and counterattacks were quickly ended by Se7en's backline. The latter created chances of their own but were unable to convert them, as nobody was able to get on the end of a couple of deft passes. They were dealt a blow however, when Hi Chael was banished to the sidelines for a rash tackle. With a numerical advantage and little time left on the clock, Hall 3 sent long passes into attack in search of an equaliser that they needed to take the match into a penalty shootout. They came close, shooting wide of the goal near the end. Se7en held on to the lead until the final whistle though, and booked their place in next Thursday's finals.
Final score: Hall Seven 1, Hall Three 0
-Nicholas Lim
The first half started off brightly, with both teams charging at each other fast whenever they gain possession of the puck. Se7en had the better chances though - the puck hit the roof of the net from a short corner, only for the goal to be disallowed for a technicality. Not long after though, Imran got hold of the puck from a long corner and fired it beyond the keeper to roars of delight from the supporters. Much of the rest of the period was played with Hall 7's attacking half of the pitch; one of their corners was deflected wide while another just missed the target from an improbable angle.
The end-to-end action continued after the break, and Hall 3 came out with guns blazing. Although they put up a much harder fight, their attacks and counterattacks were quickly ended by Se7en's backline. The latter created chances of their own but were unable to convert them, as nobody was able to get on the end of a couple of deft passes. They were dealt a blow however, when Hi Chael was banished to the sidelines for a rash tackle. With a numerical advantage and little time left on the clock, Hall 3 sent long passes into attack in search of an equaliser that they needed to take the match into a penalty shootout. They came close, shooting wide of the goal near the end. Se7en held on to the lead until the final whistle though, and booked their place in next Thursday's finals.
Final score: Hall Seven 1, Hall Three 0
-Nicholas Lim
Thursday, January 3, 2008
polo guys out with heads held high
Water polo guys after the quarter finals
Having played hall 6 before in a friendly game and losing by a margin of 19-8, the se7en polo team knew just how strong their opponent was. Missing one of their key player, Shaun Lee, the team still set out hoping to clinch a victory. Though eventually, se7en polo team fell short and lost the game 8-0.
Hall 6 started and ended the game strongly. Both their attack and defence can said to be flawless. Their strikes were strong and powerful which left our keeper with nothing much to do. Se7en tried attacking numerous times to no avail and Sam looked the closest to scoring. Unfortunately, the ball was either intercepted by their tight defense or caught by their keeper. The closest we came to scoring was through Chun, however, the shot only managed to hit the woodwork.
Se7en's hope of scoring a consolation goal was banished as the whistle was blew, signifying our early exit in the competition. But this is not to say the players had not tried their best and we'd like to extend our undying support to the players for their amazing display of true fighting spirit.
It's game on for the next IH season!
-Toh Ling Hui
basketball males into the QFs!
Concentrating on putting in the free throwSe7en basketball males have made it to the QFs with the score of 38-26 against Hall 12.
In the do or die game, se7en had a strangely quiet start to the game which left the supporters worrying if they lack readiness or beliefs. Hall 12 started brilliantly, scoring once and again via an air ball, leading us by a margin of 5. However, it was a sudden wake up call for the se7en players and they pull up their socks and scored 4 points, all via penalities.
And that was when the onslaught started. Hall 7 just kept on attacking and scoring and 12 never seem close to catching up and by the end of the first two quarters, hall 7 was leading 21-12.
Hall 12 came back stronger after the break, having regroup and restrategise, they started to catch up with us. With the game being played a long time after the restart, se7en were only able to up their score by 1 due to several missed chances. Hall 12 started to capitalise on our mistakes and kept getting points via air balls. However, se7en did well defending and eventually was able to win the game with a comfortable margin and to qualify for the QFs!
-Toh Ling Hui
In the do or die game, se7en had a strangely quiet start to the game which left the supporters worrying if they lack readiness or beliefs. Hall 12 started brilliantly, scoring once and again via an air ball, leading us by a margin of 5. However, it was a sudden wake up call for the se7en players and they pull up their socks and scored 4 points, all via penalities.
And that was when the onslaught started. Hall 7 just kept on attacking and scoring and 12 never seem close to catching up and by the end of the first two quarters, hall 7 was leading 21-12.
Hall 12 came back stronger after the break, having regroup and restrategise, they started to catch up with us. With the game being played a long time after the restart, se7en were only able to up their score by 1 due to several missed chances. Hall 12 started to capitalise on our mistakes and kept getting points via air balls. However, se7en did well defending and eventually was able to win the game with a comfortable margin and to qualify for the QFs!
-Toh Ling Hui
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
hockey males to semis!
Hall 7 booked a place in the semifinals of the boys' hockey tournament with a sound 2-0 win over Hall 5. Only a sterling performance from the opposing goalkeeper kept the margin down in a match where the victors spent much of the time attacking.
Hall 7 started creating chances within 2 minutes, but the hit from a short corner was stopped. Deft passing between their players on various parts of the pitch ensured that they held possession. The first goal came from another short corner, when Najip drove the puck past the 'keeper after being played on. Seven continued to dominate play until the break, but created few chances from open play - a powerful hit from inside the 'D' though did not find the back of the goal thanks to the Five's custodian.
In the second half, Hall 7 quickly regained possession from their opponents from the whistle and continued their forays into the attacking half. Hall 5 put up a stronger challenge but their counterattacks were frequently put out by Seven's players. The second goal came in the middle of the period from Firdaus's fierce shot from another short corner, and that provided welcome breathing space. The Hall 5 'keeper was called into action once more after that from another set-piece, and must have envied his opposite number who did not have any attempts to deal with.
The game ended in good spirits, and tomorrow, Hall 7 face a physical Hall 3 side, which put away Hall 10 1-0 on penalties after a goalless draw, for a spot in the finals.
Final score: Hall Seven 2, Hall Five 0
-Nicholas Lim
Hall 7 started creating chances within 2 minutes, but the hit from a short corner was stopped. Deft passing between their players on various parts of the pitch ensured that they held possession. The first goal came from another short corner, when Najip drove the puck past the 'keeper after being played on. Seven continued to dominate play until the break, but created few chances from open play - a powerful hit from inside the 'D' though did not find the back of the goal thanks to the Five's custodian.
In the second half, Hall 7 quickly regained possession from their opponents from the whistle and continued their forays into the attacking half. Hall 5 put up a stronger challenge but their counterattacks were frequently put out by Seven's players. The second goal came in the middle of the period from Firdaus's fierce shot from another short corner, and that provided welcome breathing space. The Hall 5 'keeper was called into action once more after that from another set-piece, and must have envied his opposite number who did not have any attempts to deal with.
The game ended in good spirits, and tomorrow, Hall 7 face a physical Hall 3 side, which put away Hall 10 1-0 on penalties after a goalless draw, for a spot in the finals.
Final score: Hall Seven 2, Hall Five 0
-Nicholas Lim
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