I See Red, I See Red, I See Red

In an ALL-RED affair, Prescott’s Red Pandas took on Pedare Red last week.

With some pre-game dramas threatening to severely deplete the Red Pandas (sickness, unreliable cars and an accidental home lock-out), Mrs Ayasha Hatchard came to the rescue, making a last minute dash to collect some kids and, other than for the first few minutes, helped the Red Pandas field a full team (note to self; when you know players are running late, consider calling a “strategic” time-out, early).

With a considerable height advantage (the ENTIRE Pedare team were taller than Prescott’s tallest), Pedare Red dominated the rebounds, winning second and third shot opportunities throughout.

But despite being up against such tall timber, like David staring down Goliath (well, technically “up”), Prescott’s Red Pandas showed oodles of courage and pluck.

The Red Pandas moved the ball well, creating numerous shot opportunities, but Jonah (Prescott’s highest scorer) was the only first half Prescott goal-getter.

Scout, improving by the second and with an ever increasing presence, again threw his body on the line, cutting off several Pedare passes, and managed to score in the second half.

Simon displayed an almost sixth spidey-sense, and was able to pressure and turn over the ball, and threaded some sweet bounce passes.

Seth, introducing a new “behind the back” pass into his repertoire, again dribbled coast to coast, and on more than one occasion launched himself into the crowd hustling to save the ball, while his sister Alanna, despite her outwardly charming appearance, harbours a fierce wildcat within, was a supportive and vocal passing option, confident on the dribble and also scored in the second half.

Not to forget Tanner; he is a dependably solid team player, is insatiably upbeat, and is an excellent mentor for our younger and newer players.

Lastly, Thanks Miss Calais, parents, grandparents and siblings, for cheering and encouraging from the sidelines - your support lifts player potential more than you realise.

Coach HATCHARD