BSHS Country Week Boys Soccer 2001

This year was unbelievable for the boys soccer team. Many of the skeptics (like the hockey team and the football team) said we wouldn’t stand a chance at winning our B Grade Competition.

Oh, how they were wrong. We won every game and didn’t look like losing once. Once more we enjoyed winning and had great fun doing it. The week gave the boys the chance to try different spots on the field and increase their skill level.

Throughout the week we had great support from all the other teams, teachers and parents and we were very grateful for the support. The support was really a great weapon for us in the Grand Final when they were able to out barrack Esperance, with their great Bunbury spirit, to help us to a one - nil win to bring the shield home for the first time in our soccer history.

This year was the last year for the soccer boys being coached by the legendary “Mr. Gangatharan”. In all his years of coaching Mr. Ganga has never won the shield so this year, being his last, the boys felt it was their duty to give Mr. Gangatharan the sending off he truly deserves. Cheers Mr. Gangatharan for a great year of soccer.

Next year we will be in A grade with a stronger team than this year and we will go one step better by winning the big shield.

From an article by Terry Cain in the 2001 Kingia magazine.