Burdekin Under-12 Girls Impress At State Touch Championships

L-R Audrey Rickards, Isla Becke, Skye Wellington, Torah Brock, Olivia Ferguson, Mazlyn Smith, Apo Ghee, McKenna-Jo Russo, Bethana Rattler. Photos supplied

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The Burdekin Under-12 Girls representative Touch Football team has returned from Townsville’s Junior State Northern Championships with an outstanding performance, recording two wins, two draws and just one narrow loss across the three-day carnival last weekend.

Competing against strong regional sides, the team secured victories over Townsville Yellow (6–2) and Townsville White (4–1), while also drawing with Atherton (2–2) and Thuringowa (2–2). Their only defeat came in a tight contest against Moranbah, going down 3–2.

Under the guidance of coaches Lawrence Lampton and Allyce Becke, the squad impressed with their teamwork, defensive resolve and steady improvement throughout the tournament.

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Lampton praised the group’s commitment in the lead-up to the event.

“There are a number of younger girls in the team which puts the group in good stead for the future,” he said.

“The girls combined well as a team and showed determination in defence.”

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He said both coaches were particularly proud of the development shown across the carnival.

Both Lampton and Becke noted they were impressed by the team’s improvement over the three days and said they were extremely proud of the group’s effort and attitude throughout the championships.