Hockey is back in action at Grafton with junior boys U16, U11 and a combined boys U13/girls Div 1 starting their season last Thursday night.

There was much enthusiasm and excitement from the players and a few cobwebs dusted off from the hockey sticks! The junior girls were not so lucky and will have to wait a little longer for their first games after most games were washed out on Saturday. 

In the women’s 1st Grade competition, Barbs Helgas put in a strong team effort to take a 3-0 win over Sailors Roches. Bec Hutchinson kept Sailors scoreless with a great game in the goals for Barbs. McAuley White held on to take a 3-2 win over Coffs Crusaders. Coffs Crusaders are looking very strong with the addition of state Junior representatives Breah and Hayley Fisher to their almost unchanged team from 2019. Although not taking the win this week, they look like favourites to finish on top this season.

In women’s 2nd Grade, Bailey’s Diamonds continued their early form with a win over Westlawn. McAuley Blue came out ahead (1) over Village Angels (0)  in a tightly contested game.

The 3rd Grade women’s competition saw City Bears and  Baileys Diamonds take the points with wins on Saturday.

Round 2 of the men’s 3rd Grade competition was washed out on Sunday with the fields unplayable.

Angie Day