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BCHS made a strong account of themselves, earning two victories with a handful of close contests decided by fine margins. Photo supplied.
Burdekin Catholic High School's Confraternity Rugby League team has returned from Brisbane with a sixth-place finish, following a valiant effort that saw them go toe-to-toe with schools from across Queensland.
The week-long tournament, hosted by Marist College Ashgrove from 29 June, welcomed a host of school teams for what is widely considered one of the state's most prestigious school sporting competitions.
BCHS made a strong account of themselves, earning two victories with a handful of close contests decided by fine margins.
The team opened its campaign in strong fashion, defeating St Augustine's College, Augustine Heights, 16-10 in its opening match.
The team then suffered a narrow 16-10 defeat to St Mary's Catholic College, Cairns, with Lincoln Hoare earning Player of the Match honours, before falling 14-6 to Good Samaritan Catholic College, Bli Bli. Despite being reduced to 11 players for a period of the game, the BCHS boys remained resolute, with Logan Guglielmana named Player of the Match.
A tough quarter-final crossover clash against Good Shepherd Catholic College ended in a 30-8 loss, with Jesse Leo recognised as Player of the Match.
The team bounced back with a hard-fought 4-0 victory over St Anthony's Catholic College before contesting the Division Four playoff final against Good Samaritan Catholic College.
In a dramatic finish, and despite missing five key players through injury, BCHS fell just two points short, losing 10-8 after the full-time siren to secure sixth place overall in the division.
Both Reid Kiehne and Logan Guglielmana were deemed standouts for BCHS throughout the week, receiving the school Spirit of Confraternity Award and Player of the Carnival respectively.
School staff also acknowledged the extensive support network behind the campaign, thanking coaches Mr Luke Marano and Mr Brent Mitchell, trainer Mr Thomas Lammon and team manager Mrs Sharon Kiehne for their dedication throughout the three-term program.
BCHS Principal Lorraine Wolffe said she was “proud” of how the entire team represented the school.
“It was a privilege to travel to Confraternity with the team,” Ms Wolffe said.
“Our coaching staff, supported by a strong parent volunteer group, was a wonderful display of our community in action. I was very proud of the achievements of our young men at the carnival.”
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