Four teams in Champion of Champions semis with two to play
Local teams won four out of nine quarter finals in soccer’s Champion of Champions knockout competition last weekend. The under 10s and 11s are to play their quarter finals locally this Sunday, October 14 at the Harrie Dening Centre.
The Under 10 and 11 matches are:
Under 10: Miranda Magpies v Carrs Park at 9.30am
Under 11: Barden Ridgebacks v Peakhurst United at 11am
The Harrie Dening Centre in Bates Drive, Kareela was the venue for four of Sutherland teams’ matches on October 7. The results were:
Under 12 Women: Bosco lost to East Bankstown 1 nil
Under 15: Menai Hawks defeated Bexley North Bombers 2 - 1
Under 17: Sylvania Heights defeated Arncliffe Aurora 2 -1
Under 18 Women: Bosco lost to Avalon 3 -2
The results of the other games played by Sutherland teams at away grounds on October 7 were:
Under 14: Lilli Pilli lost to Arncliffe Aurora 2 -1
Under 14 Women: Bosco lost to Bellambi 4 nil
Under 21: Lilli Pilli defeated Doonside Hawks 2 nil
All Age Men: Menai Hawks lost to Sans Souci 1 nil
All Age Women: North Sutherland defeated Eurobodalla 3 nil
The semi-finals will be played on October 21 with the finals on the following Sunday. Under 10 Cricket Development Squad Trial
Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association will hold a selection trial for the Under 10 Development squad at Anzac Oval, Engadine, on Sunday 28th October. The squad starts on Sunday 11th November.
For more details and to download the nomination form go to www.ssjca.com.au
Far West Rugby League host Cronulla Sharks in Nyngan
The Far West Academy of Sport (FWAS) has opened up another development link with the Cronulla Sharks. The Sharks were unable to travel at Easter to the Nyngan Challenge but were true to their word and brought a 14’s side to Nyngan to take on the FWAS junior squad. In planning their end of year program the Sharks saw this tour as a fantastic opportunity for their boys to learn about the bush and finish off their 2007 season.
Photo: Cronulla Sharks Under14 Team in Nyngan
The U14’s Cronulla Sharks Junior Development Squad defeated the FWAS side in what was a great game at Larkin Oval on Saturday, 6 October. The Cronulla side were really tested and won 28 – 12, but the score was not a true reflection of how close the game was.
The Cronulla squad had been staying in Nyngan since Thursday 4th October up at the showground and enjoyed a couple of farm visits on Friday and Saturday morning where they learnt a lot about the bush culture.
“The farm visits have been great, as some of our boys haven’t been past the mountains and the chance to experience and see how a farm operates is an eye opener for them,” said Ken Fitzgerald, Cronulla tour organiser.
In the game, the FWAS started really well and were pressuring the Sharks line but couldn’t capitalise on their opportunities. The Sharks opened the scoring and were never headed for the rest of the match. Ultimately, the Sharks won 28 – 12, but the score line could have been a lot closer if the FWAS had have held onto the ball for longer and made the most of their opportunities.
Photo: Reece Davidson on the run
“The local boys really stuck it to their more fancied opponents and should have scored a couple more tries which would have put the pressure on the Sharks”, said Steve Easman, Assistant FWAS coach. “But credit to the Sharks, they defended really well and took the opportunities when they came,” he said.
Photo: Joseph Drinkwater and Ryan Giles drive the Academy player backwards
Former Sydney Roosters hard man Steve Hardy, the Sharks coach echoed Steve’s sentiments. “That was a really tough game, if not the toughest our boys have played this year, and credit to the FWAS side who really had us under the pump for periods of the game, but our boys dug deep and held on for the win.”
Story and photos from www.ourfootyteam.com
Junior basketball trials
If you want to see local basketball talent in action check out the representative trials at Sutherland Basketball Stadium.
Sutherland Basketball Association has announced the dates for its representative squad trials. They are:
Under 18s: Saturday 3 November, 12.30pm – 2.30pm; Sunday 11 November, 9am – 11am; Saturday 8 December, 12 – 2pm.
Under 16s: Saturday 3 November, 2.30pm – 4.30pm; Saturday 10 November, time to be confirmed; Saturday 8 December 2pm – 4pm
Under 14s: Sunday 4 November, 11am – 1pm; Saturday 10 November, 2pm – 4pm; Sunday 9 December, 8.30am – 10.30am
Under 12s: Sunday 4 November, 9am – 11am; Sunday 11 November, 2pm – 4pm; Sunday 9 December, 1pm – 3pm
The squads will be selected after the final trials on December 9. More information at www.sutherlandbasketball.com.au
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