Simione Tuvuki 
After the Vodafone Deans Trophy Playoff at Subrail Park in Labasa yesterday, six teams qualified for the national quarterfinals next month.
In the U-15 playoff, Nasinu Secondary School defeated Holy Cross College 18-3, while Lelean Memorial School thrashed Shri Guru Nanak Khalsa College 23-0.
As for the U-17 category, Lelean Memorial School thrashed Labasa College 15-0, while Suva Grammar School edged Saint Bedes College 22-21.
In the U-19 playoff, Naitasiri Secondary School edged Navatu Secondary School 17-16, while Queen Victoria School defeated Dreketi Central College 26-19.
The Suva Grammar School U-17 and Naitasiri Secondary School U-19 teams were given a run for their money after a close contest with their opponents.
The six visiting teams left no stone unturned in their search for a win, which left no chance for the home teams to qualify for the national quarterfinals.
The Vodafone Deans Trophy quarterfinals will be held on August 12th; the semi-finals take place a week later; and the final will be held on August 26th at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
