Dunstan High School (DHS) senior A netball performed well, improving every game and finishing in 20th during the South Island Secondary Schools (SISS) netball tournament held in Christchurch last week.

The team played in A grade with 31 other teams and were the highest placed team from Central Lakes, with Cromwell College placed 25th, Mt Aspiring College 21st and Wakatipu High School 27th. 

DHS coach Nic Kelly said she was impressed with how well the girls represented the school.

“They were a delight to coach, spend time with and facilitate their development.

Mayce Williams was chosen as one of the 20 talented players from the grade along with Cromwell College’s Grace Tiko.

DHS played eight games overall, had four wins and four losses.

The second round of pool play produced two closely fought battles, where DHS triumphed over Ashburton College scoring off every centre pass in the final quarter and winding down time to win in the final seconds.

DHS also broke Rolleston College's unbeaten streak with a hard-fought 38-37 victory.

Nic thanked team managers Clare Toia-Bailey, Kylie O’Doucherty, assistant coach and umpire Michelle Tipene and all the parents for their support.

Cromwell College had five wins, and three losses.

In their semi finals they had two narrow wins, beating Wakatipu High School by a two-goal margin in the morning round, and then Ashburton College by one goal in the midday game.

Cromwell College netballers at SISS netball tournament. PHOTO: Cromwell College Facebook

The winning team was Christchurch’s St Margaret's College, who beat Dunedin’s Columba College 39 goals to 28 in the final.

The tournament, which is into its 62nd year, was held at Ngā Puna Wai stadium for the first time, which has 10 indoor courts.

Games were played from Monday September 2 until Thursday September 5, and more than 80 teams participated in the three grades of competition. 

The Central App will bring you more highlights from Central’s secondary schools winter tournament week in the coming days.