Local Runners Shine At Cross Country

Young athletes from the Next Stars Sports Academy have experienced outstanding success at recent cross country races held in our region. 

At the North Queensland Cross Country Championships held in Cannonvale on 28 April, Penelope Shields secured an impressive 2nd place finish in the 2km girls U11 race, followed closely in 3rd by Willow Kenny.

Also finishing 3rd was River Shields in the 1km boys U9-10 race.

The U7-8 races were full of Next Stars with Archie Oberg (1st), Nate Millard (3rd) and Slade Kenny (4th) performing well for the boys and Olivia Millard (2nd) representing for the girls.

It was then on to the Hamo Hilly Half on 5 May where Jack Oberg took 1st place overall in the 3km trail race with Penelope Shields coming in 2nd in the girls division.

Archie Oberg was 2nd boy in the 1.5km race and rounding it off, Evie Oberg was 3rd girl in the 500m beach sprint.

Finally, a number of Next Stars athletes have progressed through school, Proserpine District and Whitsunday District trials to have now been selected to represent the Whitsundays at the upcoming Northern Region Schools Championships in Townsville.

These superstars include: U14 - Annalise Kennelly; U12 - Billie Millard, Gracie Laguna, Jack Oberg and Zoe Lomman; U11 - Declan Dichera and Don Algie; U10 - Olive Hounsell, Penelope Shields and Willow Kenny.

"We are incredibly proud of our athletes' achievements at these recent events," said Tim Oberg, Head Coach of Next Stars Sports Academy.

"Their dedication, determination and resilience have been truly inspiring to witness. These results are a testament to their talent and potential, and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to pursue their athletic goals."

For more information about Next Stars Sports Academy and its programs, visit www.nextstars.org

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Contributed with thanks to Tim Oberg.

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