Result: ANZCO Tokomanawa Queens (77) are defeated by the Procure X Mainland Pouakai (114)
The Mainland Pouakai started strong, opening the game with a 6-0 lead but the Queens fought back, with Charlisse Leger-Walker getting on the scoreboard and knocking down several threes to help bring the game level at 17-all. The Pouakai edged ahead again to take a 23-22 lead into the second quarter. The contest remained tight early in the second quarter with the Pouakai holding a narrow five point advantage. Mikayla Vaughn attacked the rim with quick finishes while McKenna Dale added deep three’s to extend the lead. The Pouakai took a 53-43 advantage into halftime.
The Pouakai continued to build momentum in the third quarter but Krystal Leger-Walker showed great vision to set up Hailey Van Lith for a three’s from the arc. Strong drives from Vaughn, Yaeger and Mowbray then helped the Pouakai create separation taking a 75-59 lead into the final quarter. The Pouakai remained in control to close out a convincing 114-77 victory. Leading Players
Tokomanawa Queens: Hailey Van Lith (20pts, 6reb, 1ast), Charlisse Leger-Walker (19pts, 4reb, 7ast), Taylor Mikesell (13pts, 2reb, 1ast)
Mainland Pouakai : Mikayla Vaughn (32pts, 12reb, 3ast), Mckenna Dale (28pts, 19reb, 5ast), Morgan Yaeger (15pts, 6reb, 7ast)
Tauihi MVP Votes:
Mikayla Vaughn (Mainland Pouākai) - 10
McKenna Dale (Mainland Pouākai) - 8
Charlisse Leger-Walker (Tokomanawa Queens) - 5
Hailey Van Lith (Tokomanawa Queens) - 5
Morgan Yaeger (Mainland Pouākai) - 2
Krystal Leger-Walker (Tokomanawa Queens) - 2
Rapid League game:
Result: Tokomanawa Queens (22) are defeated by Mainland Pouakai (29)
The Pouakai came from behind to secure a 29-22 Rapid League win over the Queens in a tight contest. The Queens started strong, holding the Pouakai scoreless for most of the opening quarter and taking a 12-7 lead. The Pouakai responded in the second quarter, with Ava Jones knocking down back to back threes to close the gap before both teams went into halftime tied at 14 all.
The Pouakai took control in the third quarter, opening with strong defence before hitting consecutive threes and attacking in the paint to build an eight point lead. Alaska Rhebok then came out firing in the fourth with back to back three’s as well, bringing the Queens within two points difference. A physical finish with plenty of steals, rebounds and blocks as the Pouakai held on for the 29-22 victory.
Leading Players
Tokomanawa Queens: Alaska Rhebok (7pts, 3reb, 1ast)
Mainland Pouakai: Ruby Cutbush (9pts, 1reb), Ava Jones (7pts, 2reb, 2ast)
Rapid League MVP Votes:
Mikayla Vaughn (Mainland Pouakai) - 9
Alaska Rhebok (Tokomanawa Queens) - 8
Ava Jones (Mainland Pouakai) - 7
Eva Jeffries (Mainland Pouakai) - 2
Nahala Toeleiu (Tokomanawa Queens) - 2
Aria Cowley (Tokomanawa Queens) - 1
Emilia Ainley (Mainland Pouakai)-1
