National Secondary Schools' Touch Tournament in Auckland
We are absolutely proud of our 7th placing at this event due to the fact that we took 11 strong players on the trip. Other players were out due to injuries, Yr 10 Camps etc. We normally have 16 in our team so this is a huge achievement.
DAY 1 - Pool Play (Fri 7thDec)
Game 1 Vs Pakuranga High School, won 12-0
Touchdowns: T.Hand (2), J.Palu (2), V.Palu (2), O.Tuhega-Vaitupu, H.Moata’ane, M.Schooner, H.Mitchell-Collie, R.McNeill, J.Davis
Game 2: Vs Otago Boys' High School, won 3-0
Touchdowns: J.Davis, J.Palu, R.McNeill
DAY 2 – Divisional Play (Sat 8thDec)
Game 3: Vs Southland Boys' High School, drew 6-6
Touchdowns:T.Hand (2), M.Schooner, O.Tuhega-Vaitupu, K.Panapa, H.Mitchell-Collie
Game 4: Vs Manukura, lost 8-6
Touchdowns:J.Davis (2), A.Cameron, J.Palu, T.Hand
Game 5: Vs Hutt International, won 10-6
Touchdowns: H.Moata’ane (3), J.Palu (2), H.Mitchell-Collie, J.Davis, A.Cameron, T.Hand, V.Palu
Game 6: Vs Hamilton Boys' High School, lost 11-4
Touchdowns: O.Tehega-Vaitupu, V.Palu, T.Hand, M.Schooner
DAY 3 – Finals Day (Sun 9thDec)- SEMI-FINALS
Game 7: Vs Christchurch Boys' High School, lost 8-6
Touchdowns: J.Palu (3), V.Palu, H.Moata’ane, M.Schooner
Game 8: Vs Hutt International, won 10-8
Touchdowns: V.Palu (2), M.Schooner (2), T.Hand, J.Palu, O.Tehega-Vaitupu, H.Mitchell-Collie, J.Davis, K.Panapa
Congrats to Hala Moata’ane making the tournament team
FINAL PLACING– 7th of Top 19 Boys in NZ