G.J. GARDNER HOMES TAUIHI
The Northern Group Tauranga Whai [85] defeated BNZ Northern Kāhu [67] with Emme Shearer finding form in a dominant team performance.
The Whai continue to stay top of the table as they beat the Kāhu in a dominant win (85-67). Emme Shearer (21) lead an all around great team performance with all five starters getting into double digits before the 4th quarter tipped off. Jessica Mcdowell-White continues to string one great performance after another going 5 of 5 from the field to finish with 13 points. Mikayla Cowling and Laina Snyder made a big impact in the victory, both finishing the game with 17pts while supplying endless amounts of energy. Despite the big deficit the Kāhu continued to fight with a double-double from Haliegh Reinoehl (14pts, 14reb) leading the way. Reinoehl's performance inspired her teammates with Lauren Mansfield picking up 13pts and Abi Curtin 11pts. Despite their hunger to end the streak, the Kāhu are still looking for their first win of the year, but on the other end of the spectum the Whai continue their top of the table play heading into the mid point of the regular season.
Scoreline & Top Performers:
Tauranga Whai – Emme Shearer (PTS 21, REB 4, AST 2), Mikayla Cowling (PTS 17, REB 7, AST 5), Laina Snyder(PTS 17, REB 11, AST 1)
Northern Kāhu – Haliegh Reinoehl (PTS 14, REB 14, AST 1), Lauren Mansfield (PTS 13, AST 7), Abigail Curtin (PTS 11, REB 4, AST 1]
SKY BROADBAND RAPID LEAGUE
Tauranga Whai [42] defeat the BNZ Northern Kāhu [39] in a thriller a game that needed extra time.
The Whai scraped past the Kāhu behind a strong performance from Sophia Locandro (15pts) who jumped into the game with a quick 5 points to give the Whai a 1 point lead heading into the second quarter. In search of their first win of the year Emma Schroeder hit a 3 to give the Kāhu their first lead of what turned into a back and forth game down the stretch. Coming into the 4th quarter both teams came out firing but down the stretch neither team could take control before Schroeder's flawless performance from the line tied up the game with seconds to go. Taking the ball out of a timeout the Whai got swarmed by a strong Kāhu defence which prevented any attempt at the rim before the buzzer sounded. Despite the Kāhu hustle the Whai showed why they are top of the league and pulled out the victory to keep the Kāhu winless in the Rapid League.
Scoreline & Top Performers:
Tauranga Whai – Sophia Locandro (PTS 15, REB 6, AST 0), Graecyn Parahi (PTS 5, REB 2, AST 1),
Northern Kāhu – Azure Anderson (PTS 11, REB 2, AST 0), Emma-Kaye Schroeder (PTS 7, AST 3, REB 1)
