Match Day 2 (Outjo)

Match day 2 arrived with both teams hoping to outwit the Outjo Secondary school. We arrived at the local sports field early to get in a training session prior to the start of the games. The netball girls were adamant they were going to bounce back from the disappointment of losing the first game and set about their warm up with renewed enthusiasm and a real sense of determination to win. They started well leading Outjo 3 - 2 after 7 minutes. The 2nd quarter saw both teams scoring and Outjo led 7 - 5 at half time. After a very tense 3rd quarter where CNS girls worked extremely hard, Outjo had extended their lead slightly but we had them still within reach. Unfortunately the final quarter saw Outjo pull away and ended winners by 20 - 9. The CNS netballers should be extremely proud of their efforts and they certainly stepped up from the last game. There was a real sense of achievement amongst the girls and the staff are proud of all of them. The Outjo side were excellent and would have beaten any team we ahve played at home this year.

Attention then focused on the Rugby and the pressure was building on the boys to make it 2 out of 2. The atmosphere around the boys was awesome in the build up to the game and they were clearly in no mood to lose. Sam Allen delivered what can only be described as an inspirational speech in the changing rooms and they took to the field more fired up than i have ever seen them. Early in the game they called a lineout move straight from the training field and executed it perfectly to score in the corner. The physicality of the game was evident for all to see and CNS never took a backward step. They played some of the best rugby i have seen in my 3 years at Chipping Norton and were 40 - 0 up with 15 minutes to go. However a massive defensive effort was needed to keep the Outjo players from scoring. We ended the match winning 60 - 0. We then went to the Outjo school to present them with gifts and see the school. What followed was heart warming experience seeing our students mix with those from Outjo and both parties just wanting to know more and more about each other.