In B-grade, BBC Waipu were the winners of pool 1 and they played KHS Red the winners of pool B in the crossover final. This was a strongly contested match with the scores being drawn at half time. In the second half BBC Waipu managed to forge ahead by a small margin and they were the eventual winners, 10-6.
Huanui won pool 1 in the C-grade, while Marist 4 were the winners of pool B. They were required, however, to play an extra crossover game with Huanui playing Wahine Toa Social and Marist 4 playing THS Junior 1. Huanui won their game 23-9 and Marist 4 won their game 14-6. The two teams then met in the final and this was yet another good game with both teams winning a half. The halftime score was 6-3 to Marist 4, however, Huanui played a comprehensive and impressive second half and they were the clear winners (14-6).
The Whangarei Netball Centre pre-season tournament was preceded by a visit from the Mystics roadshow and some junior and intermediate games. Overall the afternoon and evening was a successful one with all levels of netball being showcased.
The Whangarei Netball Centre winter competition starts on March 31 for premiers. Senior, secondary and intermediate grades start on April 28 and juniors start the following week on May 5.
