The ANZ Collegiate Challenge game between Pizza Barn BBC Waipu and Kamo High School was full of twists and turns - and, if Kamo had been able to keep all seven players on court it may have been a different result, but instead Waipu came away with the win by 30-23.
A Kamo player had to leave, and with having only seven players they were forced to play on with six.
For Kamo, Ellie Ihaia and Tapita Paora in defence were awesome and in the mid court Chloe Ludlow at centre in the first half worked hard. Savannah Henare in the shooting circle did some strong court work.
The BBC Waipu shooting combination of Danielle Newton and Haylee Jensen, had some good shots under the post. Anna Worthington at goal defence provided timely intercepts and rebounds. Captain Tivaan Doak Smith put pressure on defence, with pinpoint passing on attack.
Manawanui Collegiate had a good win over lower-graded Huanui College, 49-28.
