KI O RAHI REGIONALS
Teams of teenagers have faced off to decide who represents the region in the national finals of a fast-paced and increasingly popular sport.
Tai Wānaga Tū Toa hosted the Manawatū-Horowhenua secondary schools Kī-o-Rahi tournament at its Aokautere sports field for the second year in a row on Friday.
The Palmerston North Boys' and Girls' High Schools combined team triumphed over the 10 other teams, defeating Dannevirke High School in the final.
The two teams, and third-placed Waiopehu College, from Levin, have earned spots representing the region in the National Championship in Northland next year.
Lafo Takiari-Ah Ching was named MVP of the tournament.
Results are as follow:
1st place - PNBHS/PNGHS 1
2nd place - Dannevirke High School
3rd - Waiopehu College
1st place - Feilding High School 4
2nd place - PNBHS/PNGHS 2
3rd place - Feilding High School 1
Team 1:
Maraki Aumua (C)
Tama Nikora
Ryder Nuku
Lafo Takiari-Ah Ching
Tipene Treacy
Hunta Boyes
Jacahn Roberts
Team 2:
Cody Garton
Blake Chase
Manaia Takitimu
Keanu Watson
Boston Scoon Walter
