John Paul College capped off their renaissance in the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Secondary Schools' First Fifteen Division One competition at the weekend when they took out the Premiership at the Paengaroa Domain.

A large crowd of enthusiastic supporters were on hand at the central Bay of Plenty location to cheer on their favourites in the six premiership matches that were played out on the day.

Tamaka Teepu of Trident High School at the secondary schools division one premiership. Photo: Kane Hames.

JPC, who sat in the bottom half of the standings, entering the resumption of competition after the July holiday break, squared off against Trident High School in the final title decider at the Paengaroa Domain.

In what turned out to be a battle of attrition - both sides looked to find dominance in their forward packs.

Trident captain Cameron Watkins kicked a near 50metre penalty to open the scoring.

The Rotorua side replied with a penalty goal to Petelo Kelemete. The first try of the match came when Tremayne Watson scooped up the ball and ran 15 metres to score with the Kelemete conversion giving JPC a 10-3 lead at the break.

With the clock ticking down, Trident tied the score with a touch down to Cameron Rio-Kemoroa, which was converted by Maia Westrupp.

JPC missed a penalty attempt in front of the posts to seal the game, before JPC open side flanker Joshua White crashed over in the last minute of the match to give John Paul College the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Division One premiership.

In the Division Two playoff, Reporoa College also came from fourth qualifier to win the title decider against Aquinas College. While the team from the southern Bay of Plenty border lead 12 nil at the half way stage, they cut loose in the second spell to post an emphatic 38 nil victory.

The Rotorua Boys' High School under-15 A youngsters won the Division Three crown in a Rotorua derby against Rotorua Lakes 1XV. After taking a 15-5 advantage into the break, they went on to post a 35-5 win. Tauranga Boys' College under-15 A representatives came from a 12-5 deficit at half time, to defeat Western Heights High School 2XV, 20-17 in the Second Fifteen title race.

A repeat of last years under-15 Premiership final between Trident High School and Mount Maunganui College, resulted in the Eastern Bay School winning back to back titles. With the game up for grabs at half time at 10 all, Trident went on to post a 23-15 victory. Rotorua Boys comprehensively took out the Under 14 Premiership from new comers Te Wharekura O Mauao winning 57-7.

Te Rupe Douglas of Te Wharekura o Mauao. Photo: Kane Hames.

Aronia Ahomiro of Te Wharekura o Mauao at Paengaroa Domain. Photo: Kane Hames.

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Secondary Schools Rugby Finals Day Results 18 August 2012

First Fifteen Division One: John Paul College 15 Trident HS 10 – HT 10-3

First Fifteen Division Two: Reporoa College 38 Aquinas College 0- HT 12-0

First Fifteen Division Three: Rotorua BHS U15 A 35 Rotorua Lakes HS 5 – HT 15-5

Second Fifteen Division: Tauranga BC U15 A 20 Western Heights HS 2^nd XV 17 – HT 5-12

Under 15 Premiership: Trident HS 23 Mount Maunganui College 15 – HT 10 all

Under 14 Premiership: Rotorua BHS 57 Te Wharekura O Mauao 7 – HT 24-0