On a bright sunny day at Pioneer Secondary School on Saturday 30th Aug, our Montfort Under-17 team progressed into the Cup Semi-Final before bowing out in extra-time to a sudden death try.
The day started well for our team as we had walk-over after our first round group opponents Bedok Town was forced to withdraw because of a lack of numbers. So our next group opponents were Bedok South Secondary. We beat them easily 15-0 to set-up a Semi-Final showdown with hosts Pioneer Secondary School.
After a thrilling 12-12 draw at full-time, the game went into extra-time. It took a brilliant piece of magic from a Pioneer to break the deadlock and secure a 17-12 victory over Montfort.
Nonetheless, there were some positives:
We came out fourth out of the 12 teams that took part in this competition.
We have a core group of Sec 3s who, with proper coaching and managing, can rock next year's Under-17 National Rugby Championship.
Finally, the team is cohesive, united and determined to bring back glory to the school.
Said team manager and rugby TIC, Mr Jasbir Singh: "The team is beginning to gel well and rugby means a lot to them as well to the teachers. So we will continue to give our best for the glory of the school."
