MACKILLOP College’s U16 Girls Rugby League team has defeated Bass High School in their City versus Country game, making them NRL U16 Schoolgirl Champions for 2025.
It follows their recent success in the final of the Northern versus Southern country competition,
“It has been an epic journey to get to the State Final with several nerve racking moments and tightly contested games throughout the statewide competition,” said coach Erin Denham.
“The game was played in great spirit with our girls demonstrating bravery up against a much bigger city side.
“A strong defensive platform paved the way for our attack to strike early in the game, taking the scoreline to 6-0 six minutes in.
“Bass High School started to apply some pressure in attack but our defensive line used their fast line speed and first contact on the ball to their advantage.
“The tone of the game then shifted, with the opposition scoring tries in quick succession locking us in at 12 all.
“As the game continued, Bass High School bounced back with a third try. “Their conversion was unsuccessful with the score at 16 all with five minutes to go.
“With only a minute on the clock the girls had one set of six to score.
“The girls shifted the ball out to the right edge where they scored in the corner, winning the game 20-16.”
Captain Darcie Gleeson was quick to applaud the efforts of her team mates.
“I am so proud of the journey we have been on to get here today,” she said.
Arliah Morris was named Player of the Match.
By Pauline CAIN
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