Premier 1 final decided in final quarter

Sophie Carr-Paterson at WA for St Paul's Collegiate Open A. Photo / Supplied

It was finals day for the Tommo's Bakery and Catering Saturday Open Grade competition on Saturday and in the main the weather played its part, staying fine and dry until the last round. The game between the top two teams in the Premier 1 grade lived up to expectations with some great competitive netball despite a cold shower during the game.

In the game between Verdettes Marist Premier and St Paul's Collegiate Open A it could have gone either way.

Both teams had the lead at times and at three quarter time the game was drawn so it was an intense and exciting final quarter.
In the end Verdettes Marist Premier were able to inch ahead and take the win.

Overall there was some great finals played on the day and several games were close including a couple with only a goal or two the difference.

Prize giving for the various Open Grades was held mid-way through the afternoon and at the conclusion of the final games.

At prize giving special awards, winners and runner ups and umpires were presented with trophies and certificates.

The results for the Open Grades including scores were as follows:

Premier 1
Winner - Verdettes Marist Premier - 37
Runner up - St Paul's Collegiate Open A - 34

Premier 2 Section 1
Winner - HGHS Premiers - 29
Runner up - Melville Premier - 25

Premier 2 Section 2
Winner - Morrinsville College Open - 42
Runner up - Nottingham Castle Rangers - 21

Premier Reserve Pool 1
Winner - Hillcrest High Open A - 33
Runner up - FTNC Blue - 19

Premier Reserve Pool 2
Winner - Northern United 1 - 36
Runner up - NWRS ETC - 20

1st Grade Pool 1
Winner - Jaguarz - 36
Runner up - FTNC White - 29

1st Grade Pool 2
Winner - NWRS Nikeyz - 34
Runner up - Wolves Teal - 32

1st Grade Pool 3
Winner - NWRS Goal Diggers - 30
Runner up - FTNC Black - 26

2nd Grade Pool 1
Winner - Whenua - 27
Runner up - Paul Nathan Fencing Raiders - 21

2nd Grade Pool 2
Winner - Northern United 2 - 22
Runner up - Hukanui Toa - 16

3rd Grade Pool 1
Winner - Kohatu - 32
Runner up - NWRS Pulse - 31

3rd Grade Pool 2
Winner - Northern United Sports Club - 23
Runner up - NRSC Netball - 15

4th Grade Pool 1
Winner - Ruffnex Generation - 28
Runner up - Te Kauri - 28

Overall a great day to conclude the Open Grade netball season with special thanks to all players, coaches, managers, spectators, officials and volunteers.