"We did have our opportunities in the second half too, but just didn't take them. However, in saying that the match was a big step up from Manawatu Old Boys and Palmy Boys a few weeks ago. We are down in the points, but not completely out of it. If we can get points in our next few games, we can be right in it."
Baylis rated Matthew Perry and under-18 rep Ben Pilet as standouts for TCOB on Saturday.
The Techno women's side was never going to win over the classy table toppers High School Hockey Club, but the 12-0 thrashing was a real lesson.
Coach Mark Lyes said HSHC had eight opportunities in the first half and took them, while his side had nine chances, but unfortunately failed to capitalise.
"To be honest we were probably never going to beat them. HSHC have been beating most sides by double figure margins this season. It's a team that includes a number of age group national players and very strong," Lyes said. "Even if we had taken half our chances it would have looked a lot better."
Collegians also posted a disappointing result at home going down 4-0 to Palmerston North Girls' High School. Coach Jan Dixon said several players were unavailable, including mainstay Pania Matapare who is sidelined with a sore back.
"We were a few players down. but I still would have thought we could have done a bit better than that," Dixon said.
"We had opportunities but just didn't take them. The Palmy girls are a wee bit younger and fitter too, which doesn't help. I thought Kate Tylee played well and Emma (U18 rep Rainey) ran all day. I also played Maureen Thomson and she did very well. She is here for a while from Singapore."