Shalom Broughton paced the Mount Maunganui team to a 54-47 win over Bethlehem College in the senior boys' competition. Shalom was a handful for Bethlehem all game scoring a game high 27 and altering or blocking many shots from Bethlehem on the defensive end.
The game was close the whole way through with many runs and lead changes throughout.
Mt Maunganui managed to make a decisive play towards the end of each quarter to keep extending its lead. For Bethlehem College Scott Hill was top scorer with 19 points.
In the other results, in the senior boys' A game Trident's Arie Van Dusschoten (26) and Chris Tupaea (20) were too good for Aquinas winning 65-61. Otumoetai senior girls' who were led by balanced scoring of Simaima Ryland (25), Renee Bennett (12) and Jade Schiska (15) were too strong for Mount Maunganui winning 69-47.