By Onyou Kim
Fueled with determination and teamwork, the varsity girls touch rugby team competed at the FOBISIA Tournament in Johor, Malaysia, displaying their skill and bonding like never before.
It was Friday morning, and the 17 girls were excited to finally leave their B-block classes and head for the airport. With Pastor Bob giving a final prayer for the team, the girls were off to go to Johor. After arriving at Penang International Airport, most of the team ate at McDonald’s and waited to board their flight, eager for what was to come. Upon landing, their long and strenuous wait was coming to an end as they approached Marlborough College Malaysia.
Even though it was a friendly match on the first day, the girls couldn’t contain their excitement. The clouds loomed over Johor, and heavy rain started to fall, but this wasn’t going to stop them from playing; instead, it was the perfect weather to dive. The rugby girls quickly changed into their uniforms and cleats, warming up to play their first game. However, as fate would have it, the lightning alarm went off, and the girls were left with a fun practice in the torrential rain.
Jenna Juday (9) optimistically expressed, “I loved the team bonding in the bus and the practice we did in the rain,” showcasing the team's unbreakable spirit.
When the girls arrived at the Sunway Hotel after their mini practice, two unfortunate souls found themselves without their comfortable shoes, as they had left them on the bus. With the bus not arriving until the next day, the two girls had no other choice but to wear hotel slippers until then, which made for a fun and bizarre memory for everyone on the trip.
The morning quickly came, and the girls had an extravagant breakfast at the hotel. With their stomachs filled, they were ready to tackle the day and win. Arriving at the school once again, the girls warmed up and started their matches as early as 8 AM. Wins and losses were stacking up, but the girls pushed on. Despite their hard effort, the rugby girls narrowly missed their place on the podium, but they did not lose heart and vowed to become a stronger team.
Surya Mu (10) remarked, “I was impressed that we almost placed third out of a lot of good teams, but we will next time.” With much anticipation for next year, the rugby girls are ready and determined to win their next tournament and show everyone what they are capable of.
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