Logan dominated Met East in thrilling draw in the Queensland School Sport league decider
The Logan City dominated Metropolitan East rugby league side are joint Queensland School Sport 11-12 years rugby league state champions. South Coast drew 6-all with Met East in a classic decider yesterday afternoon at Carina Leagues Club.
Logan
Don't miss out on the headlines from Logan . Followed categories will be added to My News.
The Logan City dominated Metropolitan East rugby league side are joint Queensland School Sport 11-12 years rugby league state champions.
South Coast drew 6-all with Met East in a classic decider yesterday afternoon at Carina Leagues Club.
Following the clash, Players’ Player awards were given to the best player from each side from across the carnival.
The recipients were Nixon Pasese (Sunshine Coast), Hayden Baker (South West), Mateo Faleons (South Coast), Tom Scholes (North West), Cooper Fletcher (Northern), Sam Martin (Met West), Keira Rangi (Met North), Memphis Theuerkauf (Met East), Braithan Scott (Darling Downs) and Ethan Stephens (Capricornia).
The grand final ebbed and flowed throughout a tense second half, with Met East making several half breaks late without being able to rid themselves of tenacious South Coast cover defence.
SUBSCRIPTION DEAL: $1 A WEEK FOR THE FIRST 12 WEEKS
Once Marsden SHS prop Emmanuel Asomua breached the front line and later St Laurence’s College halfback Zac Reader skipped away, only to be hauled in by Lorenz Sorensen-Eramiha from the Beenleigh SHS.
It was a wonderful try saving tackle by Sorensen-Eramiha.
There was one last throw of the dice from South Coast when Coombabah SHS backrower Dahnte Te Whiu-Hpoa made a half break, but Met East held firm.
With around 10 minutes remaining, South Coast did receive a penalty just metres out, but when they attacked a wide blindside they were swarmed upon by Met East defenders who put them into touch.
Grand final man of the match was Palm Beach Currumbin fullback William Wadwell.
Carnival convener, Tony Barron from St Joseph’s School Beenleigh, said a draw was a fitting result.
“That was perfect, a fitting finish. Those two teams have been the standout teams.’’
He said the atmosphere at the ground was “sensational’’.
“The parents work hard to get their kids here to the football.
“They take it seriously but it is played in great spirit.’’
He thanked the Carina Leagues Club for hosting the event.
The joint winning Met East side was: Lui Lee (Woodridge North SS), Benson Tau (Marsden SHS), Memphis Theuerkauf (Alexandra Hills), Nathan Redd (Marsden SHS), Josiah Poese (Groves Christian College), Jahrel Conlon (Marsden SHS), Zac Reader (St Laurence’s College), Havea Takai (Brisbane SHS), Tamia Baker (Crestmead SS), Emmanuel Asomua (Marsden SHS), Te Ara Tarmepo-Habib (Marsden SHS), Duquan Talaepa (Marsden SHS), Carloas Bagon (Marsden SHS), R J Indelicato (Alexandra Hills SHS), E J Leapai (Mabel Park SHS), Petrus Kemp-Gregory (Mabel Park SHS), Tyler Gowers (Alexandra Hills SHS).
Coach: Darren Johnston (Marsden SHS), trainer Stephen Gaggin (Woodridge), manager Greg Cran (St Ita’s).
Some players at the carnival were also supported by the Aspirations4Kids in Sport organisation who helped fund their attendance.
Aspirations4Kids in Sport, which has Ian Healy as its chair, “provides funding and support services to improve lives through the positive influence of sport’’.
“We see that sport can be the vehicle to enhancing lives and creating new life changing opportunities.’’
Visit aspirations4kidsinsport.com.au
Day 4: Records fall at Qld School Sport Track and Field State Championships
Day 4: Two stars were born as the records continued to tumble at the Queensland School Sport Track and Field State Championships which finished in style at QSAC. Full report here.
21 top Tav cricketers who demand high praise after round 6
Here’s 21 top Taverners talents from the elite Under-17 cricket competition who starred in a rain-affected round 6. The top performers are highlighted here as the semi-final battle hots up.