Northwood hosted Hilton over the past weekend in a big inter school fixture. The 1st team game started at 12:30, both teams came out firing on all cylinders. The game was exciting from start to finish with both teams laying down great attacking platforms. At the end of the 1st quarter Hilton were ahead 2-1.
The 2nd quarter was entirely in the favour of Hilton as they converted 4 unanswered goals as the younger Northwood team seemed to struggle with the physicality of the game.
Northwood came back hard and turned the tables in the 3rd chukka winning this one 3-1.
Entering the final chukka Northwood trailed 4-7, The men in blue put it all on the line and kept attacking resulting in a penalty to Northwood. A fine save from the Hilton keeper kept the Northwood boys at bay. Hilton were very clinical on the day and took advantage of their opportunities. Hilton ran out the clocks winning the game 9-4. This was a fine result for Hilton.
