It has only just clicked over into February but already Ruby Harris can tick off one of her 2020 aims

It has only just clicked over into February but already exciting hockey prospect Ruby Harris can tick off one of her 2020 aims after being named in the Australian under 21 hockey team.

It has only just clicked over into February but already exciting hockey prospect Ruby Harris can tick off one of her 2020 aims after being named in the Australian under 21 hockey team.

Harris, a past student of St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School, will join Australian teammates in four internationals to be played against the Japan junior women’s team in Canberra later this month.

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Harris secured selection after playing her role in a fantastic Queensland performance at the recent national titles.

Ruby Harris displays the delight of scoring for the Brisbane Blaze. AAP Image/Kelly Barnes)

“We had a good culture on and off the field which helped us play well together,’’ Harris said.

Harris had set her sights on securing national under 21 selection after making the squad in 2019.

She said selection was arguably the biggest moment in her career. “It is the next level from the 18s to 21s which I was aiming for.’’ Harris said.

Ruby Harris at the Quest Community Newspapers Local Sports Star awards. Photography: J & A Photography

Renowned athletics coach Jayden Russ was now a wildcard in helping Ruby Harris prepare for the series.

Aside from training each Tuesday and Thursday with the Queensland hockey squad, Harris does private sessions with Russ of a weekend.

Two sporting high achievers at St Aidan's, Ruby Harris, left, and Angelina Tignani, with Chloe Esposito in 2018.

“He is a big part of my fitness. He is really helping me with strength and conditioning targeted on my hockey.’’ Harris said.

University of Queensland goalkeeper Hannah Astbury, the hero of the Brisbane Blaze’s thrilling Hockey One interstate victory in November, is also in the squad.

Although Harris did not play in the finals, the teenager was a squad member who scored in three successive matches for the Blaze which proved a fantastic experience.