MGS Start, End Strongly

They retain C Div netball crown after overcoming CHIJ 30-25 in tense final

- Kimberly Kwek

For as long as she can remember, Lauren Foo has enjoyed competitive sport.

The 14-year-old once found that adrenaline in the pool as a competitive swimmer—an endeavor she juggled alongside her dance co-curricular activity (CCA) in primary school—before deciding that the individual nature of the sport was not for her.

So when she entered Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) in 2024, she picked netball as her CCA, seeking the same intensity but in a different setting.

The decision paid off sooner than the Secondary 2 student expected.

To her surprise, she was selected for the 2025 National School Games (NSG) squad and had a debut season to remember as they captured the C Division title after a 30-25 win over CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) in the final on Aug 29.

The 14-year-old, who plays center, said: "I'm really thankful for all my teammates. I didn't expect to get in (the squad) this year, so I was shocked but I really had a lot of fun playing my first NSG with all my teammates.

"I really like the adrenaline and having all the supporters here. I love playing with my teammates and it's very encouraging to see when everyone is working together."