Softball

Having stormed their way through the IHG so far, the softball boys faced Hall 3 in the semi-finals on the 18th Jan 2009. Having committed so much time to training and fielding possibly the best team in years, the team was all determined to win.

Having lost the coin toss, we were asked by Hall 3 to bat first. Yet, despite having an extremely strong batting line-up, we were unable to capitalize on our strength and failed to score a single run in the first inning. But that did not pose any problems as we were even more determined to hold Hall 3 to zero runs as well. The chance came when we managed to do a double play due to a chance ball, but failed to seize the opportunity to make it a triple. In the end, we managed to minimize their number of runs to 2.

During the second inning, our performance became better and we managed to secure 2 runs in all, leveling the score to 2-2. However, during Hall 3’s turn to bat, several minor mistakes snowballed and we allowed them to score a total of 5 runs, putting us at severe disadvantage with a score of 7-2 against us.

In the final inning, it was all or nothing for Hall 2. We had to score at least 5 runs to keep the game going. As the pressure started to pile up, our batters were in danger of succumbing to their nerves. Yet despite all these, our power slugger Ahmad managed to keep his calm and score a homerun! With renewed confidence, the rest of the line-up stood, eyed the ball, waited for the right moment, and swung a few good hits, scoring another run to make it 7-4. Yet, just as hope was returning even with 2 players striked out, our last player was tagged out in his valiant attempt to reach his base from forced play.

It was not that we couldn’t become champions, nor that our opponents were too strong for us, but that it just wasn’t our day. Unforced errors, lack of real game experience and a little lack of luck overshadowed the brilliant effort and fight put up by our softball boys.

For one last time, HALL TWO HALL TWO HALL TWO! OY OY OY!
At least for this season…

Have no doubt though, our boys will not let this lie and will definitely be back next season to claim our rightful championships.

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IHG UPDATE

Hi All,

If you're wondering what's the status of our Sports IHG, and wondering whether we're still on course to be CHAMPION HALL, then you're reading the right stuff.

Although there have been dissapointments in some sports, we also had surprises for a few sports. All in all, to summarise, we're doing very well, and still have a good chance of getting champions. However, to achieve that, we will need to win a few tight matches, which I always believe will be much easier with a great crowd cheering and supporting our players on.

This week, we will be tested in the Volleyball Guys Semi Finals, where we face Hall 3 once again. As they're also in the running for Champion Sports Hall, this is a must-win match for us. On Friday, we'll play tennis (revived due to an unlucky mistake by Hall 6 in fielding an extra IVP player), 6pm at SRC, in Semi Finals and hopefully we'll get through to Finals. Our Basketball Girls are also playing on Friday, a Semi Final match against Hall 1, 9pm at NIE. Then on Saturday, the road relay team will be trying to go one notch up from last year by getting Top 2. They'll be running on Saturday morning, 9am.

All in all, to summarise:
Prelims:
Softball F
Sepak Takraw
Hockey F
QFs:
Netball
Soccer
Track (5th Position)
Rugby (next match vs Hall 15), 1st Feb, Sunday, Quarters onwards to Finals. (9am onwards)
SFs:
Softball M
Volleyball M vs Hall 3, 22nd Jan, Thursday, NIE 9pm.
Tennis vs Hall 9, 23rd Jan, Friday, SRC 6pm.
Basketball F vs Hall 1, 23rd Jan, Friday, NIE 9pm.
Hockey M vs Hall 13, 30th Jan, Friday, NIE 9pm.
Water Polo vs Hall 3, 31st Jan, Saturday, Swimming Pool, Time TBC.
Table Tennis vs Hall 3, 2nd Feb, Monday, SRC, Time TBC.
Squash vs Hall 10, Date TBC, SRC.
Finals:
Badminton vs Hall 3, 5th Feb, Venue TBC, Time TBC.
Volleyball F vs Hall 7, Date TBC, NIE.
Basketball M vs Hall 6, Date TBC, NIE.


We'll update more about the matches that are yet confirmed on the notice board outside Can 2. Please see the board for more info and give us your support! It's either we win it as a HALL or we don't win at all, so this IHG is not just about the players, but YOU as well. Come down and help our HALL win!

25th JCRC

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180109 Softball & Rugby

SOFTBALL (M)

Somewhere while surfing the internet, I came across this quote "TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More". Indeed the acronym makes a lot more sense, especially when discovered on a day as such.






It was the Softball Semi-Finals (M), our boys displayed their true passion for the game despite a lack of supporters due to another external event. We played against Hall 3, with the final score of 7-4. Although trying their best, they lost. Nevertheless, we won hands down for team spirit!

RUGBY

At times, neither photos nor words do justice to the action and excitement that had happened. However, what other way is there to express and display the happenings? So... here it goes!






Being the defending champions, all eyes were set on them as they showcased their skills, courage and strength. It was 30 mins of non-stop action, and casualties were the norm. But it was all worthwhile... Here are the results:

Hall 2 v Hall 13 : 50 - 0
Hall 2 v Hall 1: 5 - 0

Definitely more to anticipate!

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Hall 2's CNY Dinner

CNY is fast approaching. Come join in the fun as we celebrate the festive season with your fellow hall 2 residents! Details as follow:

DATE: 4th Feb 2009
VENUE: Hall 8 Function Hall
TIME: 6.30pm - 9.3opm
PRICE: $10

HAMPERS worth $100+ UP FOR GRABS! Don't miss this fantastic chance!

To register, drop by our registration booth outside Canteen 2 on 20/01/09 (Tuesday), 7pm - 9pm.

See ya!

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HO SPONSORS

Hall Olympiad Opening Ceremony is on 14/01/09 (WED), 6pm , at SRC Sports Hall 3.
Do come down and support Hall 2 Cheerleading Team in the Cheerleading Competition!! Also, Come to admire the awesome HO banner done by our JCRC Publicity!! We need your support!!

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