St Mary’s Touch Pack goes back-to-back
THE St Mary’s Catholic School “Wolf Pack “has once again shown skills above their age to win the Years 7-8 Regional Touch Carnival in Dubbo.
The Pack from the Wellington school will now contest the State Championships in Sydney on November 22.
Teacher and coach Alistaire Thompson said this was a special victory, as the team defended the title they had won so convincingly last year.
“We had some players from last year backing up but it was a relatively new team and, unofficially, the youngest team to play and win the event. One student is in Year 4, four are in Year 5, three in Year 6, two in Year 7 and just one in Year 8,” he exclaimed proudly!
The St Mary’s girls finished on top of their pool, defeating Mudgee 3-1, Parkes 4-0 and St Johns 4-1. The Pack entered the sudden death finals sweeping past Dubbo Christian School 8-0 and scoring a nail biting win over St Johns 3-2 in the semi-finals.
In the final, the Pack played brilliantly to down Mudgee High 5-1.
“One thing that could not be faulted was the girls’ courage and heart throughout the day. They played in very hot conditions but pushed themselves so hard. I could not be prouder of them,” Mr Thompson remarked.
The girls are back in training ahead of next week’s State Championships and a chance to add another chapter in the sporting legend of the small town on the banks of the twin rivers.
Mr Thompson thanked the families who travelled to Dubbo and supported the St Mary’s players.
“It was really good for our students to have parents and grandparents on hand to share in their success.”
The Wolf Pack are number one. Lilly Clarke over the line, Bonni Sheridan with precision passing, and Natayah Misepo Kelly breaks away.