08/11/2025
They did it!!! We won GOLD at the CM games with our Year 7&8 boys 3on3 basketball team.
Led by captain Noah Tanira, with strong play from Ariki Kirkwood and great support play from our youngest players in the team, Isaiah Snowden and Jacob Mokaraka, our team went through undefeated throughout the 3 day tournament.
It was an intense final with a draw at the end forcing us into overtime. Against a much larger opponent, with one of our players injured it would be the first team to score two points to get the win.
Another David and Goliath situation. The opposition scored the first point putting on the pressure. A few missed attempts from both teams and the crowd were screaming. Then came the winning shot from outside the arch from Noah Tanira to take the victory!!!
Congratulations and well deserved👏👏👏
A huge thank you to the CM games team and all those who were a part of making it all happen, what a great 3 days. It was a great atmosphere, competitive but also lots of fun. A special thank you to our coach, manager and helpers Miss Tukapua, Stirling McNeill, Mrs Kirkwood and Mrs Tanira🙌