Northland basketball: Youngsters show signs of talent

Huanui College's Louie Short (number 40) takes the ball up the court at ASB Stadium on Thursday. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Northland's young basketballers took to ASB Stadium in Whangārei and the Waipapa sports complex on Thursday to compete in the Northland Secondary School Sports Association south zone and mid north zone Year 7/8 basketball competitions.

Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along to ASB Stadium to catch the action between Huanui College and Excellere College.

Results:

South zone:

1st: Ruawai College
2nd: Huanui College
3rd: Tauraroa Area School
4th: Excellere College
5th: Otamatea High School
6th: Ruawai College Mix A
7th: Ruawai College Mix B

Excellere College number 12 Levi Leslie (with ball) tries his luck through heavy Huanui College traffic. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Huanui College number 24 Taha McLean-Saad runs down the sideline as he plans his path towards the hoop. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Mid North zone:

1st: Kerikeri High School Year 8s
2nd: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe
3rd: Okaihau College Green
4th: Broadwood Area School
5th: Whangaroa College
6th: Okaihau College Black
7th: Kerikeri High School Y7s
8th: Te Kura Taumata o Panguru