The coach of Morrinsville said that the team's goal was to make a top four finish so making the final was an outstanding result for the young players.
Overall the team was strong defensively throughout the court which created opportunities.
This will be the first final in this competition for the small college. Waikato Dio had some nice phases of play and showed some good skills but their performance on the night was not enough.
In the other game, St Paul's Collegiate Open A has a narrow two-goal lead at the end of the first quarter that they were able to maintain until half time.
Hamilton Girls' High School had a strong third quarter to draw level with St Paul's.
St Paul's then showed their resilience managing to take the lead and the win by two goals. The final score was 39 to 37.
The coach of St Paul's felt it was a massive team effort overall with some patches of real brilliance. The coach of HGHS was overall pleased with the team's performance noting that it was a young team who would continue to grow and develop over the next few years. The holistic view of the team was to develop the players in terms of leadership including being able to balance life, sport, culture and education.
Morrinsville College Open A and St Paul's Collegiate Open A will play off in the final on Monday, June 13. This should be an amazing game and well worth a watch.
RESULTS
A Grade Prem
Morrinsville College Open A 38 vs Waikato Diocesan Open A 37
St Paul's Collegiate Open A 39 vs HGHS Premier 37
Hillcrest High Open A 45 vs SHGC Premier 28
St Peter Open A 39 vs CHS Premier 28
B Grade Prem
Huntly College Senior A 41 vs Tai Wananga Tuakana 32
Otorohanga College A 47 vs TAC Open Premier 40
Hamilton Girls' High Prem Reserves 64 vs NTW Open Team 22
Fraser HS Premier 57 vs Te Aroha College Open A 45
