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The Tailevu North College Under 18 side has created history for their school after defeating Lelean Memorial School 13-12 in the playoffs of the Vodafone Deans Trophy Eastern Zone competition this afternoon at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

This means that the school qualifies for the national quarterfinals for the first time and will be the third rep school from their zone.

Under 18 manager Manasa Kaitabu says credit will be given where it’s due.

He adds this win was everything and more for the team and they came in knowing it was impossible but proved themselves wrong.

“We expected a very tough match against Lelean this afternoon because we knew we were playing against one of the giant schools in Fiji and they have proved themselves in the Dean competition and I am so proud of the boys performance this afternoon.”

Meanwhile, Ratu Kadavulevu School is currently facing Queen Victoria School in the zone final.

In other competitions, the Vodafone Deans Southern Zone final will take place tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.