WHAT WENT ON July 18 - 19

Mercantile Squash
The semi finals are set, what a cracker of a final round we had! A bunch of close games once again and it couldn't have been closer in pool B - the top three separated by only 2 points! Through to the semi finals are:

1. Pickering Cabinet Makers
2. Waikare
3. Slort Sports
4. Farmlands

And in contention for the Wooden Spoon are:

1. PGG Wrightsons
2. Emergency Smash Services
3. Pensioners
4. The Wishing Stars

Check out all the results from Friday night and the final points table below:
Pickering Cabinet Makers bt. Waikare 15 - 6
Farmlands bt. Smithy Motorcycles 15 - 3
Pensioners bt. Emergency Smash Services 12 - 6
The Wishing Stars bt. PGG Wrightsons 15 - 6

Junior Rugby
All teams were back in action after a few weeks off due to the school holidays. It was great to see everyone again and even though it was a little chilly, the sun did come out for us!

TUHARA HARVEST PRIMARY
Athletic (13) - Nuhaka (3)
Player of the Day: Wyatt and Julius

TUHARA HARVEST JUNIOR
Athletic (10) - YMP Boarslayerz (3)
Player of the Day: Grayson, Ayva and Robert

TUHARA HARVEST RIPPA
Athletic Black (18) - Athletic White (7)
Player of the Day: Coven (Black) and Juni (White)
Rippa of the Day: Broc (Black) and Harvey (White)
Good Sport: Cohen (Black) and Ranui (White)

Athletic Stripes (8) - Nuhaka (8)
Player of the Day: Lochie, Payson and Briar

Senior Netball
Both Oslers Bakery Athletic Netball teams had double headers this Saturday. Three words to describe the day for Oslers Bakery Athletic White is grit, heart & hustle. The team was set back with two tough opponents and a couple of injuries but still had a whole lot of heart! First up was a face off against a powerhouse Panthers side. With an early injury in the shooting end, the team had to adapt quickly, shifting players into new roles on the fly. Despite the challenge, the girls dug deep, showed real resilience, and kept the energy high on court. Panthers won 44-8. Game two brought an intense battle with a sharp Nuhaka team. The mid-court worked hard, holding their own and keeping the momentum alive. But with another injury and no subs left, the pressure of unfamiliar combos and a slick opposition saw us fall short on the scoreboard once again. Nuhaka Seniors won 44-9. Still, it was a day to be proud of – the girls showed massive determination, backed each other every step of the way and kept the vibes strong throughout. Players of the Day (mid-court magic!): 3: Teri Wathen-Smith 2: Amanda Car, 1: Mady Taylor.

Oslers Bakery Athletic Black versed a strong YMP team first up. Defence and mid court worked extremely hard throughout with constant end to end battles leading to a 14-10 win. Players of the game 3: Suzy Chrystal, 2: Georgia Wood, 1: Claire Little. Second up was TKT Rangatahi, a tough battle against a very strong and fast-paced youth team leading to a 22-12 loss. Players of the game, 3: Georgia Wood, 2: Grace Young, 1: Claire Little.

Senior Football
Saturday's game saw QRS Athletic Football take on the Wainui Salty Dogs at Harry Barker where Athletic were looking to gain momentum going into the final rounds to end the season on a high. It was a tightly contested match with a half time score of nil all, both teams unable to break the deadlock. Wainui created chances but kicking them directly to Athletic's keeper Phil Molina. Athletic also creating chances with a clever free kick where Ryan O'Sullivan narrowly missed the goal. The second half was exactly the same but the men in black looked sharp with the passing and gutsy defending keeping Wainui on the backfoot. Eventually Athletic scored through the boot of Mike Hardie who found the Wainui keeper off his line and got Athletic on the board,  1-0. QRS Athletic shut up shop and defended brilliantly securing a 1 nil win. Player of the day: Mike Hardie