By ANITA ANDERSON
THERE was definitely something in the air last Wednesday afternoon at Noosa Junior Touch footy – State of Origin excitement perhaps.
The game between Amigos and Tewantin in the under-10 division got the ball rolling with Amigos coming out on top in a close encounter. Ben, Zac and Broc all played well. Good Shepherd (boys) proved too strong for Sunshine this week. Atticus, Harry and Pedro led their team-mates around the paddock admirably. Pinklets and Good Shepherd (girls) put on a try scoring show with Pinklets being the eventual winners. Lilliana, Indigo and Dakota all had mighty games. PinkThunder and Purple Strikers played a thriller with only one touchdown the difference at the end of play. Players of the day honours went to Eve, Alla and Paige.
Sunshine Rippers and Banana Splits played an entertaining match in the under-12 division with Banana Splits finishing on top this time around. Monique, Seisia and Grace gave strong performances all game. Touch was definitely the winner in what proved to be the match of the round between STM and Glen’s Guns. Great teamwork was on display from both teams and the score line was deadlocked as the siren sounded. Ryan, Harley and Lochie produced first rate games. Although Panthers never give up, attitude was once again on display as the Warriors took the points in this match with Parker, Jesi and Jessica having great games.
In the under-14/16 girls, Sunshine Rebels had a win over SBST with Milli, Paris and Georgia showing great skill. NDSHS 8s didn’t go down without a fight against the older and more experienced NDSHS 10s. Zoe, Jerry-Lee and Jazz played outstanding games. In a close result NDSHS 9s (Green) took the points against NDSHS 7s with Kalen, Charlie and Tayla playing well. In yet another tight result GSLC (Gold) just managed to hold out NDSHS 9s (Blue) with the winning margin being just one touchdown, and GSLC (Maroon) dug deep to hold on against St Andrew’s.
The afternoon finished with games in the under-14/16 boys division. NDSHS 7 and 8s put in a gutsy effort in their match with Good Shepherd before Good Shepherd took the game with Connor, James and Max leading the way. Strong defence got The Illuminatis over the line against NDSHS 7 and 8s (Green). Max, Dan and Hayden B. had stellar games. In a close game NDSHS 9s (Blue) took the win over Dodgers with Billy, Ethan and Mitch playing well. With plenty of touchdowns by both teams, NDSHS 9s (Green) just get over the line in their match against The Magic Touch.
If we could please ask any senior players within the club or parents who could spare some time on a Wednesday afternoon to lend a hand by helping out with some of our up-and-coming junior refs or by coaching/managing a team it would be truly appreciated.
Last but definitely not least, well done Queensland.
