"It has been our head on the chopping block all season and everyone involved at the club was upset when we lost," she said.
"But it was better to lose there than say in the final.
"We went right back to the drawing board and the errors and mistakes we identified won't happen again.
"We set out to win.
"The team want to get their hands on the trophy but we have to put in a performance worthy of that.
"I believe we have the right mix of youth and experience to get the winning result we are after."
Waikite had a tough 20-17 semifinal win over a fiery, young Rangiuru side at Bellvue Road last weekend.
"The result was close but it's good to come into the final after an intense match like that," said Waikite head coach Lee Uerata.
"It's made us hungry for more and we do not want to be on the losing side. We have a strong game plan.
"Players need to focus, stick to it and challenge for every ball.
"We aren't ready to fall at the last hurdle."
Tokoroa had an easier route to the final - beating Waimana 26-5 at their Memorial Park fortress.
Tokoroa coach AJ Purnell praised the squad on reaching their second consecutive final and said the key to success would be discipline.
"It's great for the club to be in this position and it's not lost on the community of Tokoroa," he said.
"A bruising semifinal for Waikite has done us no favours because having a fit run-on side will be a positive.
"But we know we can beat them and on the day the team with the best discipline should shine through.
"With only a few points separating these teams each time we meet, it may well come down to the bounce of the ball and the timing of the final whistle."
Top Bay of Plenty female referee Taneika Uerata, 16, will take control of the match.
"I am both honoured and excited to be involved in such a game," she said.
Tomorrow's games:
Baywide Premier Women's Final: Kick-off 1pm
Tokoroa v Waikite, Memorial Park, Tokoroa
3rd and 4th Play-off: Kick-off 11.30am
Rangiuru v Te Whanau Apanui, Memorial Park, Tokoroa
