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National Secondary Schools' Touch Tournament in Auckland

Dan Koni —

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