The promotion-relegation games to decide the make-up of the Boy’s and Girl’s Auckland Secondary Schools Premier Grades were played on Friday night.
Two new teams will compete in the Girl’s Premier Grade while Mt Roskill Grammar School (pictured) will replace Rangitoto College after a thrilling 75-73 win in the Boy’s decider.
The winning basket was made by Alfred Kerr with the last play of the game – joy for Roskill and despair for Rangitoto.
Rangitoto 73 – Max Mudford 26, Michael Ropotini 21, William Cheng 17
Mt Roskill 75 – Haisem Osman 16, Alfred Kerr 15, Wai Tonga 14, Ezra Ogbuze 10, Zachan Kemen 10
In the other Boy’s play-off encounter St Peter’s College remain in premier grade after seeing off the challenge of Liston College with a comfortable 96-63 victory.
There was better news for Rangitoto College with the senior girls returning to Premier Grade after a one-sided 121-23 win against Baradene College. Rangitoto are promoted alongside Manurewa High School who replace St Mary’s College for the 2024 season commencing after the April school holidays.
Rangitoto 121 – Sienna Maurice 22, Kyree Rakena 20, Maddie Skelton 18, Eva Veale 14, Mela Andrews 13, Zoe Magiera 9
Baradene 23 – Odile Dolan 9, Talia Uluinayau 4
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