College Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year
We had three Pakūranga College students nominated for this year’s College Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year awards, which were held last week. Only three athletes are shortlisted as finalists in each category, so just to make it to the awards is an honour.
Congratulations to our nominees:
Doris Wang – Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee
Billy Maui – Boys’ Ultimate Frisbee
Julius Sailer – Boys’ Hockey
A special congratulations to our 1st XI Boys’ Hockey captain, Julius, who won his category against some tough competition from players from Saint Kentigern and Westlake Boys High School.
Ka rawe to everyone, we’re so proud of the grit and determination that led you here!
Hillcrest Exchange
Last week, we embraced the tradition of going head-to-head with Hillcrest High School in the annual Hillcrest Exchange. This year, we played at home and had some great successes! Although there were some tough matches and a few losses, the Pakūranga team claimed the win overall! A massive ka rawe to all our teams who competed, and thank you our opposition from Hillcrest.
Volleyball
- Boys won against Kia Aroha 2–0.
- Girls claimed wins over Diocesan, Mt Roskill, and Elim, finishing 9th in their grade!
- Boys added wins over Westlake Boys and Kelston Boys.
- Boys wrapped up their campaign with a win over Kristin and finished 6th in their division, climbing 14 places from last year!
- Junior A Girls secured a great win against Aorere College.
- Junior A Boys finished 1st in their grade with wins over Saint Kentigern, Elim, Howick, Glendowie, Mission Heights and Sacred Heart.
- Junior B Girls finished 1st in their grade with wins against Saint Kentigern, Howick and Glendowie.
- Junior B Boys were undefeated, winning against One Tree Hill, Glendowie and Howick.
- Junior C Girls claimed a strong win over Glendowie on their way to a top-three finish.
- Junior C Boys topped their pool with wins against Glendowie and Mission Heights.
