Friday, July 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Netball Stars Shine: Under-14 Netballers Serve Up State Championship Victory!

10 girls from Bowen Netball Association travelled down to Downey Park in Brisbane last week to compete in the Junior State Age Champs.
The Under 14’s girls' team, coached by Rebecca Edgerton, achieved an incredible feat by taking first place in their division.
Rebecca Edgerton stated how it was a “big four days of netball,” and the girls “did very well.”
Rebecca also commented on how the girls had trained very hard leading up to the state championships and it was “their team spirit and hard work and determination that got them through,” especially considering the tough weather conditions over the weekend.
The girls played alongside 20 other teams, coming from areas, such as, Noosa, Brisbane, Toowoomba and even all the way up to Cairns:
“The championships covered teams all across Queensland,” Rebecca added.
The Under 14’s played in division 4 this year, which Rebecca explained was: “Quite a few steps higher than last year.”
“We played up into a harder division,” Rebecca enthused.
“The girls worked so hard. They are a really nice group of girls and the core team have been playing netball together for quite a few years, so, it was really nice to see how the girls have improved and worked well together.”
The girls were previously coached by Jess Maher, who was off on maternity during the championships. Rebecca Edgerton said she would like to thank Jess for, “all her time and effort in preparing the girls for the championship.” She also wanted to mention the Manager of the team Michelle Wright and Bus Driver and Manager Trudy Mcdonald who supported the girls over the weekend.  
While in Brisbane, the netballers also enjoyed spending time in Eat Street, shopping in Chermside and eating dinner in YOMG.
Rebecca also wanted to mention the Under 12’s team who also competed. While not placing, Rebecca said the girls “did really well, especially for their first year.”
A big Congratulations to the Bowen Netball Association Under-14's team on this outstanding success.

Bowen Netball Association Under-14 Winners
Bowen Netball Association Under-12's

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