Parkes have taken home the Challenge shield in the Parkes/Dubbo Masters Challenge held in Parkes on Sunday, after winning both matches in convincing fashion.
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The Parkes ladies were out to avenge their loss in the grand final two weeks ago in the Western Masters League competition and did so in a convincing fashion winning their match 4-0.
The first half was very evenly contested with neither side able to make the most of their attacking opportunities.
Parkes goalkeeper, Amy Thornberry, was called upon to make several saves and did so with vigour.
Parkes coach Ian Westcott, was very firm at half time about the lack of possession Parkes had in the first half, and the number of turnovers which had occurred.
Parkes began to play a much smarter game in the second half, and were rewarded with a goal to Janelle Thompson after a strong run through the midfield by Wendy Rix.
Dubbo looked like they would even the scores when they were awarded a penalty stroke, however they pushed the ball wide of the net.
Parkes played lovely team hockey for the latter part of the second half, transferring the ball beautifully through the mid-field and were rewarded with Tracey Harrison scoring a hattrick of goals to give Parkes a four goal victory.
Ladies Best and Fairest points
Parkes
- Tracey Harrison
- Wendy Rix
- M'Liss Ross
Dubbo
- Deb Brown
- Karen Edwards
- Tracey Sallucio
Best on ground medallions
- Tracey Harrison
- Deb Brown
The men's match was an exciting contest with plenty of end to end play a highlight throughout the match.
Parkes looked like they would dominate the match when Mat Swindle converted an early opportunity for Parkes and Phil Dunford scored shortly after.
This 2-0 lead allowed Parkes to relax and play some great team hockey in the first half.
Dubbo came out firing in the second half, with Parkes on the backfoot after Matt Howle converted two opportunities to level the scores at 2-2.
Midfielders, Glenn Johnstone and Stewart Milne, stepped up for Parkes and regained control in the centre of the pitch.
Glenn Johnstone took his side to a 3-2 lead after an impressive individual reverse stick shot found the back of the net.
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Aaron Drabsch made the victory for Parkes certain, with a fine goal to see the match finish at 4-2.
Mens Best and Fairest points
Parkes
- Stuart Milne
- Glenn Johnstone
- Matt Swindle
Dubbo
- David Brown
- Andrew Murrell
Best on ground medallions
- Stuart Milne
- David Brown
At the conclusion of the matches, Parkes captains, Snapper Collins and Denise Gersbach, were presented with the Masters Challenge Shield.
All players enjoyed a great BBQ lunch supplied by Parkes Hockey at the end of the match.
A very big thank you to Denise Gersbach for supplying Masters Hockey content to the Parkes Champion Post - amazing as always.
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