Whai claim back to back Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa titles

Mainland P. - Whai 66-93

Whai repeated as Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa champions. They beat Mainland Pouakai in the Final. Whai dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pouakai's 26. Whai had a 41-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists. Her fellow American import forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Whai players scored in double figures. Whai's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) answered with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: LBM Management) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Pouakai.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: T.Mikesell 13+5reb+1ast, M.Dale 12+3reb, M.Yaeger 11+3reb+2ast, H.Aubryanna 10+3reb+1ast, M.Whittle 8+12reb+5ast, C.Whittaker 6+5reb+5ast
Whai: C.Mikayla 28+5reb+2ast, S.Emme 16+4reb+3ast, S.Laina 14+20reb+6ast, J.McDowell-White 10+4reb+12ast, H.Hannah 8+13reb+3ast, T.Dalton 7+1ast