KIAMA High School has reinforced its reputation as one of the state's hockey powerhouses after winning the NSW Combined High Schools' Girls' Hockey Championship for the third year in a row.
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After defeating Northern Beaches Secondary College in August, the Kiama side travelled to Lithgow in September to join seven other teams for the finals of the competition.
It was a dominant display by the Kiama side as they scored 23 goals, and conceded only four in the semi-final, quarter-final and final of the competition.
The quarter-final saw Kiama take on Grafton, and they were rarely troubled as they cruised to 7-0 win off the back of strong displays from Emma Watkins, Maddy Taylor, Erin Dobson and year 7 debutants Demi Stewart and Sophie Taylor.
Kiama took on Lithgow in the semi-final, and despite giving up home-town advantage, Kiama came out on top, 9-2.
Despite the seemingly comfortable scoreline, Kiama were made to work for the win.
In a physical affair, Kiama's defence, in particular Lily Stewart, Sharna Dobson and Mikayla Patterson, did an excellent job of shutting down the Lithgow forwards.
Kiama's persistence and their clinical set pieces proved too much for Lithgow, and the likes of Keeleigh McCauley and Kiarra Marsh started finding the back of the goal.
It was another big win for Kiama in the final as they blew Orange off the park, 7-2.
However, not everything went Kiama's way after they fell behind 1-0 due to an early Orange attack.
Orange's advantage didn't last long though, with goals to Grace Stewart and Patterson putting Kiama in the lead. Some excellent play from goal-keeper Rowey Worner Butcher ensured they maintained control.
Sensing they needed to find something else, Orange's approach became increasingly desperate, which played into Kiama's hands.
Strong tackling on defence turned into counter-attack, particularly from the the Wishart sisters, Kelsey and Riley, was the catalyst for a number of goals as Kiama ran away with the win.
Coach Michelle Winwood paid tribute to all involved in the success of the side.
"A big thank you goes to all of the girls' families who came and supported the girls at every match, drove vast distances and put up with the widest range of weather conditions imaginable.
"A final mention must be given to Montana Marsh who could not play in the finals due to injury, but was a standout player in the lead-up matches and who did a great job of coaching in the finals."