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The Mahurangi College Senior Girls Netball team beat Otamatea High School 46-34 to seal their fourth consecutive victory in the Matoma Cup.
The match was played at Mahurangi College on August 7. The competition is in its 21st year. Mahurangi College head coach Gwen Hawken says it was a special victory for the team.
“The girls have worked really hard all season, and I’m proud of them for taking out this competition, which is a long-standing tradition,” Hawken says. The team got off to a good start in the tournament, beating Rodney College 54-23.
“The players have a lot of enthusiasm and hunger for the ball, which makes them tough competition.
“I think the biggest advantage we have in this competition, though, is that we play in North Harbour usually, which exposes us to some tough sides.”
Hawken felt her team was strong across the whole court, but noted that her three Harbour rep players, Coco Bone, Chrysanthe Hawken and Ranelle LeBas were pivotal.
