For the first time since 2009, New Plymouth Old Boys have won the Bayleys Premier One Netball League final.
The team beat Tysons Toa 46-45. Old Boys came in strong from the start, leading 25-19 at halftime. They continued their lead throughout, but fatigue kicked in slightly in the final quarter, giving Tysons a chance to fight back. Fortunately for Old Boys, it wasn’t enough.
New Plymouth Old Boys captain Jamie “Jimmy” Te Pau Konui says the team were “ecstatic” to win.
“They came on to court believing they would win, and that didn’t change. They had all trained so hard, and particularly over the last four weeks. The amount of work the team put in was phenomenal. Thanks so much to our coach Kristie Rei, who really drove the belief in the team and allowed each player the space to shine.”