History makers

Masterton Intermediate's year eight netball team which will create a slice of history when they participate at the New Zealand national intermediate schools sports tournament at Tauranga from September 11 to 16. Back row, from left: Shanice Karaitiana (captain), Rebecca Atkinson, Brittney Price, Chelsea Kenny, Kelly Bicknell (coach).Front row: Claire Garnett, Ruby Haeata, Adelaide Percy, Megan Jarvis, Lydia Haira, Sheridan Gallon-Puhara.They will be the first Masterton team to attend this event which features competition in a variety of sporting codes and, what's more, they will be wearing a new uniform. Coach Kelly Bicknell said her team had put in the hard yards both at practise sessions and fund raising efforts and she is confident of them making their presence felt in pool games against Whakatane, Tauranga, Matamata and Peachgrove Intermediates.