Game 2 vs Te Atatu 8th April

Another outstanding game for the Howick Hornets who had to work a lot harder for the win this weekend. Howick started tentatively and handed Te Atatu some easy possesion early in the first half. However excellent defense by Howick resulted in a change of fortune and it wasnt long before Howick scored. Then came a period in the game where Howick poured on the pressure and scored several tries to open up a good lead. Te Atatu to their credit came back and scored their own first half try.
Into the second half and both teams worked a lot lot harder at their defense and the game went to & fro with both teams threatening the line. However it was Howick who finished the game stronger and ran out eventual winners. The final score was 36 points to 12.
Players of the day for How

Game 1 vs Glenora 1st April

Game 1 vs Glenora
From the starting kick of the game the Hornets had the look of a very well prepared team and were hungry for action. In the first half the team scored several well constructed tries, tackled hard and ran away with the game in the second half. The final score was 84 points to 6.

As a spectator and a photographer it was hard to keep up with all the tries that were being scored by Howick! As a Howick supporter and having a son in the team I was very pleased with the style of game they played and the win.

I was a little disappointed with Glenora and their lack of defense, however that had a lot to do with the quality of Howick's attack, the pressure they put on the opposition and their level of fitness.

Standout players from the Howick Hornets were Keith & Josh players of the day and tackler of the day Jeremy Campbell. Overall an excellent start to the season. Could be another big year for Howick.
Game review Ross Campbell