“It stayed like that for a good period of the third quarter, then YMP got their third goal to take the edge, and on the final hooter they got a penalty corner to score their fourth.
“Both sides were pleased to play some really close and competitive hockey.
“It won't be the last time we see that happen between them this season.”
Paikea edged Amber Dental Gisborne Girls' High School 4-3.
“Paikea were up by two goals early on, and looked like they'd cruise to an easy victory,” Scragg said.
“But credit to Girls' High, who replied with a goal of their own to keep the pressure on.
“Paikea were up 4-2 before Girls' High staged a late comeback to get a third goal, but they left their run too late.
“Girls' High coach Henry Mulligan would have been impressed by the marked improvement in the performance of his girls.”
GMC Kowhai went back to back with another win, beating Te Aowera 5-2 on Thursday night.
“It was great to see seven goals scored in that match, and for TA to get two of them. Credit to Kowhai, though. They've won two games in a row now.”
INA Contracting GMC Green followed on from their win against YMP A in the women's competition the previous weekend with a solid 16-0 win against Waituhi.
“The Green Machine showed what a dominant force they are this season,” Scragg said.
“It was good to see the goals shared around too.”
YMP A rebounded from the loss to GMC by scoring 15 unanswered goals in the clash with their B team.
Nancy Tarawa scored four, and Courtney Onekawa and Grace Kuil added a hat-trick each.
“That was a good way for YMP to respond to their loss,” Scragg said.
“It's another warning to the competition that they are still in the mix.”
In the men's matches, Waituhi accounted for LOB Masters in style, winning 12-1, with four goals each to Matty Waikari and Tei Mohi.
“It was good to see Waituhi link together some good combinations,” Scragg said.
“That's the best I've seen them play so far this season.
“Well done to Campion College teacher Matt King, who scored the Masters' first goal of the season.”
Gisborne Boys' High defeated YMP B by default.
Results —
Women: GMC Kowhai 5 (Jo Sim 3, Monika Dinkel 2) Te Aowera 2 (Lillian Hema, Arahia Nepia); Waituhi 0 INA Contracting GMC Green 16 (Georgia Craig 3, Jade Stafford 3, Tori Wharepapa 3, Amy England 2, Bridget Sabich 2, Caroline Maclaurin, Ana Fleming, Noeline Smith); Paikea 4 (Joanne McLean 3, Taimania Clark) Amber Dental GGHS 3 (Chloe Kapene 2, Pae Wilcox-Taylor); YMP A 15 (Nancy Tarawa 4, Courtney Onekawa 3, Grace Kuil 3, Kodi Campbell 2, Mel Knight 2, Maia Rickard) YMP B 0.
Men: Waituhi 12 (Matty Waikari 4, Tei Mohi 4, Graham Edmonds, Chris Heemi, Francis Hutt, George Whitehead) LOB B 1 (Matt King); YMP A 4 (Kohere Tupara, Gareth Knox, James Torrie, Tamanay Tuhou) LOB HPY Advisors 2 (Jayden McKay, Mitch Hodgetts); GBHS defeated YMP B by default.
Secondary school competition: GBHS (2) 4 (Riley Knight 2, Carter Easterbrook, Jared Knight) Lytton 0; Campion College 0 Whatatutu 7 (Aime Waiwai 3, Errol McLaren 2, Maia Brown, Angus Thompson).
Intermediate grade: Campion Rockets 0 Gisborne Intermediate Maia 3; Gisborne Intermediate Kiwa 5 Ilminster A 0; Manutuke 11 Whatatutu 0; Gisborne Intermediate Pawa 10 Wairoa 0; Ilminster 1 6 Sonrise 0.
