The 2013 secondary schools netball competition's finals night was held at the Harbourside Netball Courts on Friday night.
It was a mixed night for Tauranga Girls' College as they celebrated having six out of the 14 teams in action but they lost both the division one and two finals.
The 41-30 loss to Trident High School in division one was predicted as the girls from Whakatane are one of the best teams in the country, ranked number four compared with Tauranga Girls' 27th ranking. Trident are coached by Waikato Bay of Plenty under-23 coach Mary-Jane Araroa.
The final was fast paced throughout with Trident's superior speed in the transition through the court a major standout. They also played a more aggressive Australian-style of play and numerous times Tauranga Girls' players were sent crashing to the asphalt surface.
Teacher in charge of netball at Tauranga Girls', Jackie Gould, says this is the first year Trident have played in the local competition and they have lifted the standard.