Hautapu Sports’ Premier A side ended their season in style with a 41-33 win against Hamilton Marist to secure the coveted Waikato Breweries Shield.
In front of their own supporters at Memorial Park, the Hautapu side led from the start and never relented.
After leading 26-12 at half-time, they repelled a late resurgence by Marist to take their third Breweries Shield in five seasons.
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In the early game on Saturday, Hautapu Colts lost 21-26 to third-placed Morrinsville, despite leading 21-5 at the break.
Hautapu get their chance to avenge the loss when the same teams meet next Saturday in the semi-finals of the Colts competition.
Results
Games played on Saturday July 15, 2023
Premier A
Hautapu Sports 41
Hamilton Marist 33
Colts
Hautapu Sports 21
Morrinsville 26
Photographer Matt Gould was on the sideline to capture the grand final action.
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Credit
Our thanks to Matt Gould of True You Photography for supplying us with matchday photography. See his work at Instagram @trueyou_photography.
Fixture
Game to be played on Saturday July 22, 2023
Colts
Semi-final
Hautapu Sports v Morrinsville
Memorial Park, Cambridge, 1pm
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