Howick College players have once again showcased the superb quality and depth of their netball programme.
Three teams – premier, year 10A, and year 9A – dominated their sections and advanced to the crossover rounds of the recent combined points tournament at Auckland Netball Centre.
The fiercely contested event each year draws secondary schools from across the region, with teams in the premier, year 10, and year 9 grades competing for the prestigious Combined Points Trophy.
Howick College’s premier and year 9A teams won their crossover games to make the finals, while the year 10A team fell just short in a tightly fought match against Avondale College.
In the finals, the premiers were narrowly defeated by Saint Kentigern College by two points.
However, the year 9A side won their final match and the grade’s competition, beating Westlake College by two points.
The combined points total for all its three teams resulted in Howick College winning the Combined Points Netball Trophy for 2024, further cementing the school’s reputation as a powerhouse in Auckland netball.
Howick College’s director of sport and netball coach Adelita Sotutu says: “The tournament is a great lead up to UNISS for our premier players, and also for our junior teams as they head into their final championship rounds.
“We’re thrilled to have the trophy back and already focused on the challenge of defending our title in 2025.”
