Hautapu Sports’ Colts are one win from clinching first-seed status in the Waikato Colts competition as the team prepares for finals play-offs.
The Colts moved into top spot of their competition after inflicting defeat on leaders Hamilton Marist for the first time this season, beating them 22-7 at Marist Park last Saturday (July 8).
Main photo: The Hautapu Colts enjoy victory at Marist Park. Photo: Jane Thompson.
In the last game of the round-robin competition, Hautapu will host third-placed Morrinsville, knowing a win would ensure first place.
Marist travel to the University of Waikato for their last game in the round-robin.
Against Marist, the Colts led 17-0 at the break and then held their advantage for the rest of the game in wet conditions.
Levi Hazelton scored a try early in each half for a double, while Joel Hazelton touched down for Hautapu’s other try.
Jaylon Kitcher added two conversions and a penalty.
Meanwhile, Hautapu’s Premier A side beat Hamilton Old Boys 33-20 in the semi-final of the Waikato Breweries Shield to book themselves a place in Saturday’s Grand Final against Marist.
READ MORE: Hautapu are going to another Breweries Shield Grand Final >>>>
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Photographer Jane Thompson was at last weekend’s match and provided these images.
Result
Game played on Saturday July 8, 2023
Colts
Hamilton Marist 7
Hautapu Sports 22
Next fixture
Game to be played on Saturday July 15, 2023
Colts
Hautapu Sports v Morrinsville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
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