The College open grade boys basketball team have had a good season so far. Competing in the Open A Grade (Central/East) for the first time (highest grade available to our school) they finished top of pool play (undefeated) with big wins over Dilworth, Sacred Heart and Botany Downs. The team also finished the season as Runner Up in Central/East to qualify for the Auckland Championships played on 15 August.
At the Auckland Championships they failed to qualify for Semi Finals with a 1-2 win/loss record. The boys played their hearts out and did the school proud but 3 games in 1 day appeared to be just a bit too tough for us and the team dropped the deciding game against Orewa 45-47. A win there would have seen us reach the Semi Finals.
Next up is the National Secondary Schools Northern Cup Tournament on 5-7 September at Bruce Pulman Arena, Takanini. Sancta Maria College finished 9th in 2017 and have the goal of reaching the quarter finals this year. There are 3 weeks to steady the ship so it’s time to put in the work!
