Over the course of two intense days, the team showcased their skills, resilience, and teamwork, making their mark as one of the best teams in the state.
We kicked off the tournament edging out Gungahlin College with a close 4-3 victory and dominated Pittwater High School 8-2. Our toughest challenge came against Matraville Sports High, where we pulled off an incredible win on the last play after the buzzer, thanks to an exceptional try by Cooper Jones and Nate Vaughan. We wrapped up the day with a hard-fought draw against Gilroy Catholic College.
The semi-final against Edmund Rice College was a test of grit and determination. With the match going into a drop-off, Cooper Jones, Nate Vaughan, Josh Brown, Riley Turner, and Owen Bell defended three sets of six on their try line before Cooper Jones sealed the victory with a breathtaking field-length try.
The grand final was a tough battle against St Dominic’s Catholic College, where the team fought hard but ultimately fell short, losing 4-2.
It was a team effort with everyone proving themselves to be a valuable player, however some standouts were:
- Josh Brown who consistently created space for the team and got over the line when we needed it most.
- Riley Turner who excelled in defence and kicking, keeping the opposition on their toes.
- Caleb Peterson who was always in the right spot in both attack and defence.
- Cooper Jones who demonstrated great speed out wide, finding space and capitalising on opportunities.
Next year we will bring home the gold but for now…Congratulations to all of the players on securing the spot of the second best team in NSW:
Team
Josh Brown, Caleb Peterson, Riley Turner, Kevin Matthews, Ryder Kasun, Cooper Jones, Noah Best-Minto, Nate Vaughan, Archie Carpenter, Tevita Paea, Cruz McMahon, Flynn Carson, Owen Bell
