Last week, the Auckland Kī-o-Rahi Junior Champs celebrated the vibrant traditional Māori game at Bert Henham Reserve in Mt Wellington with more than 25 mixed teams, including Westlake Girls and Boys.
The players competed passionately and Westlake’s pool play was intense, especially against Rutherford College and Selwyn College who were incredibly connected proving tough competition for the young Westlake team. Over the course of the event, Westlake Girls and Boys secured three wins, one loss, and one draw to advance through to the Plate Final, where they emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Mount Albert Grammar in double extra time, winning 10-9.
A big thank-you to Eddie Hudson, Alice Burnett, Joanne Mersh, and Clare Nasey from WBHS for their invaluable support.
Photo: Top Row: WGHS – Paegan Barlow, Tahli Cook, Rose Davis, Ariana Kaio, Bottom left; Sequoia Kimberley-Brown, Kaia Jamieson.