Premier Girl's Basketball Win Regional Final

Zone Two Regional Finals

St Peter’s Premier Girls’ Basketball had a very successful Tournament Week, winning their Regional competition for the third year in a row and qualifying in first place for the National finals.

 

Three times winners of the Zone 2 Regional Final - St Peter’s Premier Basketball

The team played a total of five matches in the NZ Basketball Zone 2 Regional Qualification tournament, held in Tauranga.

Coach Leanne Walker says the team were hoping to place in the Top 4 in the competition, qualifying for Nationals. “Winning the tournament and qualifying in first place meant we exceeded our expectations!

“The semis and the finals were very competitive games. Very physical. However, the girls stayed strong and held their nerve, beating a classy Melville side in the final by 17 points.

“Charlisse Leger-Walker, Jayze Waihi and Arielle Mackey-Williams were consistent performers, but other players also made big contributions and the team were all driven by their desire to play in the Nationals.”

Ms Walker adds that it was especially pleasing to see Year 10 Ahi Williams and Year 9 Grace McGirr, stepping up to the senior level, despite limited basketball playing experience.

The Premier Girls’ still have some games to play in the Waikato competition, with a semi-final game against Hamilton Girls’ this week.

The girls will play in the National finals in Palmerston North, October 2-9.

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