Gospel High School has made history by reaching its first semi-final in the Vodafone Super Deans tournament after a strong performance in the under-15 quarter-finals. The school, located in Samabula, achieved a 12-7 victory over Ratu Kadavulevu School in a closely contested match at Bidesi Park in Suva.
This achievement marks an impressive journey for Gospel, which progressed from zone play to secure third place, and then emerged victorious in a challenging playoff match in Labasa, setting the stage for their semi-final appearance next weekend.
Head coach Epineri Koroiveibau expressed pride in the team’s preparation over the last two weeks, stating, “We went to Labasa, came back and played clean and hard rugby. We transitioned from tier 2 to tier 1, navigated through the playoffs, and now we are in the semis next week.”
The team is venturing into new territory, aiming to establish its own legacy. Koroiveibau remarked on the cultural expectations surrounding Ratu Kadavulevu School’s prowess in the Deans quarters and semis, encouraging his players by reminding them that with diligent training and enjoyment, they too can achieve similar success.
He also acknowledged the strong support from the school community, parents, and alumni, expressing gratitude for the dedication of the coaching staff and the hard work that enabled the team to showcase their skills against RKS.
In additional results from the under-15 matches, Queen Victoria School triumphed over Natabua High School with a score of 12-0, Suva Grammar School defeated Holy Cross College 37-5, and Marist Brothers High School edged out Sigatoka Methodist 17-13.