For Manawanui White, Rhiannon Reti at wing attack worked hard all game and Sherryn Schraag at goal attack and goal shoot had a sterling game.
Whangaruru Premier had a close game against WGHS Snr 1.
The game was drawn at the end of the first quarter but by halftime Whangaruru Premier had taken the lead to be ahead by seven goals.
At the end of the third quarter they were ahead by 10 goals and managed to hold WGHS Snr 1 off to win 53-44.
For Whangaruru, Jamiee-Lee Tito at centre and Morgan Taurua at goal shoot had strong games.
All the defence worked hard and were effective including Liahona Hebden at goal keep, Sue Ann David at goal defence and Reanon Hetaraka-Sadler at wing defence.
Dani Kirby, at goal defence for WGHS Snr 1, was effective in slowing down the quick ball into the opposition shooters.
Maddy Gordon at centre got some good tips and turnover ball while Leihana Shelford Tito at goal attack and goal shoot had a good game.
In the remaining match of the round, YHPJ Marist 1 secured a win over Manawanui Red, pulling ahead to win 42-34.
For Marist 1, Terrianne Takulua at goal shoot had a strong game while Natalie Wilcox at wing defence put good pressure on the feeders.
Manawanui Red's Kayson Keerako had a fantastic debut game while Karlena Tongotea, at wing attack then wing defence, was the player of the night showing her dynamic skills.
Next weekend is the first round of the three week long finals format which will see 1st v 2nd, 3rd v 4th and 5th v 6th.
The final rankings going into the finals format is Fideliter 1, Manawanui White, Whangaruru Premier, WGHS Snr 1, Marist 1 and Manawanui Red.
