Ferris scored 12 tries, including one in the final, and kicked four conversions for 68 points.
But the day belonged to Hina and her young charges, who scored some scintillating tries and denied MAC possession for long periods in the 20-minute final.
“Trish, Amoe Tarsau, TK Moeke and Rua Tipoki have worked with this group of talented young girls, and you could see their input out there today,” Poverty Bay sevens manager and tournament organiser Dwayne Russell said.
Te Mai Ora Olsen-Baker was Pirates’ top points-scorer on 20 from four tries, followed by Sulieti Halafihi (15) and Te Uarangi Olsen-Baker (13). Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Cheyenne Babbington-Ngerengere, and Maia Rickard each scored 10.
Russell said Kaipo and Te Mai Ora Olsen-Baker, who both scored in the final, were “super-talented players”.
“Their elder sister and team captain Te Uarangi missed the final through injury but she was outstanding in the lead-up games,” Russell said.
“Maia grew with every outing and seized the moment. She scored a great try in the final.”
Halafihi a thorn in MAC's sideSulieti Halafihi, sister of former Gisborne Boys’ High School first 15 forward and current Taranaki ITM Cup squad member Toa, was a constant thorn in the MAC side.
She was rock-solid on defence and twice scored between the posts with her trademark power runs.
Babbington-Ngerengere showed her class and potential with some solid defence and link play.
Hina was delighted.
“We’ve been together for only four weeks but have come on in leaps and bounds, and it’s looking good for the regionals in Levin in December.
“With sevens being an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport, it’s taking on more importance.
“Long term, it would be great to have a women’s rugby competition in Gisborne but for now we’re taking one step at a time.”
Hunter Mokomoko completed the men’s rout when he raced 75 metres to bring his tally for the day to 58 points — 10 tries and four conversions.
Grant-Hill strong defenderTamanui Grant-Hill was devastating on defence while James Grogan also had a superb tournament.
Current Boys’ High first 15 captain Isaia Walker-Leawere combined with Grant-Hill and Grogan to dominate the breakdown. They also caused havoc with their damaging runs and offloading, especially in the final.
Ethine Reeves (13) and TK Moeke, who scored a brilliant solo try in the final, were also star performers. They led by example while young guns Andrew Tauatevalu and Treigh Christy showed their promise.
“Angus MacDonald, Isaia Leach and Ruan du Plooy made valuable contributions,” Russell said.
Brothers’ best performer was Migao Lauano, whose 35 points included five tries, but the Hawke’s Bay side were no match for the Weka boys.
Bay sevens coach Brent Mokomoko is to pick a final Poverty Bay trial team for a tournament in Cambridge this weekend.
The 12 going will have their last chance to stake a claim in the squad for the central regional national qualifiers in Levin on December 12.
Boys’ High players Hunter Mokomoko, Walker-Leawere, Tauatevalu and MacDonald will be rested as they are competing in the Condor national secondary school sevens tournament in Auckland in a fortnight.
Russell said Saturday’s tournament “exceeded expectations”.
“The excitement, with the women on stage, was magic and we will look to build on that for next year.
“The other teams already want to come back and beat us next year, and will come better prepared.”
