SIX female Camden Haven High School (CHHS) students have earned the chance to take the field in a curtain-raiser to game three of the women’s State of Origin series.
The match, scheduled for Thursday, 29 May in Newcastle, takes place after the publication of this newspaper.
The students have all secured a jersey in the Group 3 U16 North Coast Pride Pathways RISE squad, for a clash with the equivalent team from the Hunter region.
Representing CHHS are Cailan George, Nadia Bligh and Taela Cummins from the Camden Haven Eagles and Hayley Smith, Amaya Barker and Finlay Bell from the Port Breakers.
The magnitude of the opportunity is not lost on Taela Cummins.
“This will be such an amazing experience and a huge opportunity,” she said.
CHHS Deputy Principal Shayne Vonbun, who coaches the representative team, is immensely proud of the girls’ selection.
“This is an incredible opportunity for these six young athletes,” said Mr Vonbun.
“The RISE exhibition match will provide these girls with a chance to showcase their talent on a professional stage, as well as be part of a prestigious event celebrating the future of women’s rugby league.”
By Kim AMBROSE
