Norths claim Simon Sia Super 9s

By ZACHERY PER
CENTRE Point Limited Norths beat Gahuku League 20-14 to claim the Simon Sia Super Nines in Goroka over the weekend.
Norths walked away with K4500 while the runners-up got K3500.
Lufa Kuimas and Henganofi Greens shared third place and walked away with K2000 each.
The K500 consolation prizes went to Five-Mile Spartans, Goroka Souths, Goroka Brothers and JS Knights for finishing in the top eight.
Tournament director Benji Filele praised the 32 teams from all over Eastern Highlands for competing in the four-day tournament.
Filele said this was an increase of eight teams from last year.
He said Bintangor Lahanis selectors were working around the clock over the last four days identifying raw talent for the train-on squad.
“The train-on squad for the Lahanis for next year will be announced and they will immediately go into training,’’ Filele said.
Franchise owner of Bintangor Lahanis Simon Sia reaffirmed his commitment to maintain his sponsorship for the coming 2019 Digicel Cup competition for the 13th consecutive year.
He also thanked the 32 teams, their respective managements and technical officials for helping make the tournament a success.