Dragons in zone final

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Pt Shreedhar Maharaj College’s Sekove Roko charges against QVS Knights at St Marcellin Primary School grounds in Vatuwaqa on Saturday. Picture: JONA KONATACI

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s dream run in the Vodafone Trophy South-Eastern Zone Secondary School’s Rugby League continues.

The MGM Dragons upset Queen Victoria School Knights 18-14 in the semi-final of the Under-17 grade at the St Marcellin Primary School grounds in Vatuwaqa, Suva on Saturday.

QVS Knights started on a high and scored the first try of the match.

MGM Dragons replied with two unanswered tries to lead 12-4 at half-time. MGM started the second spell just the way they ended the first, scoring in the opening few minutes to extend the lead to 18-4.

QVS came back with two more tries of their own, but it was a little too late as MGM booked a spot in the final.

MGM High School principal Sanjay Raman was impressed with the performance of his team.

“QVS was a very good team, and they gave us a good battle, but our boys stood strong and held on gallantly for the win,” he said.

“The boys have done a marvelous job; they have made the school proud. We thank our sponsors and all the well-wishers who were there during the game. Looking forward to the final.”

MGM Dragons will meet Nasinu Panthers in the final. Nasinu Panthers thumped Marist Storms 34-nil.

Semi-final results: U15 Lelean Bati 20-16 RKS Eels, QVS Knights 18-8 Shreedhar Sharks; U17 MGM Dragons 18-14 QVS Knights, Nasinu Panthers 34- 0 Marist Storms; U19 Marist Storms 18-21 Naitasiri Warriors, RKS Eels 18-12 Nasinu Panthers.