Westlake Girls shines!
Westlake Girls celebrated an outstanding sporting year with further recognition and accolades at the Auckland College Sports Awards, held last night at Eden Park. With 12 finalists named, Year 10 sailor Charlotte Handley began the honours haul for Westlake Girls, being recognised for her World Championship gold medal in France at the Feva Open Female Worlds.
Our top athlete, Karmen Maritz, was acknowledged shortly afterwards, winning the Auckland Girls Athletics Field Award. Emma Schroder was named the Top Female Auckland Basketballer, while Rhythmic Gymnast Athena Li received the Auckland Girls Gymsport Award. Westlake also secured all three finalist nominations in Ki o Rahi, with Jaelyn Marsh winning the top award in that category.
The celebration continued as rower Charlotte Mawston was named the Top Auckland Girls Rower, and Amaya Tan Peters collected the Auckland Girls Rock Climber of the Year Award.
Before the event concluded, national team champions were honoured on the Schools Teams Honour Roll, recognising Westlake’s three New Zealand Secondary Schools titles in Basketball, Rock Climbing (Bouldering), and Teams Racing Sailing.
Winning six Auckland College Sport titles is an exceptional way to conclude a truly memorable sporting year.
Congratulations to all the finalists and award recipients on their splendid season. You’ve represented the school wonderfully, and we couldn’t be prouder.