Stella Harris continues to notch up milestones in her representative hockey career

Stella Harris has continued to tick off representative milestones following her selection in the Queensland under 18 hockey team. The daughter of Wests Bulldogs rugby champion Scott Harris maintains a proud sporting tradition in the family.

They may not play rugby, but the competitive streak of the Harris’ sisters on the hockey field shines through much to the satisfaction of their dad, Scott Harris.

Harris, an outstanding union backrower during his rugby heyday for a powerhouse Wests Bulldogs club, spends much of his weekend watching his three daughters, Ruby, Stella and Lola, play hockey.

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“Dad always wanted at least one boy so he could watch them play rugby or some aggressive sport,’’ Stella said.

“He wasn’t too lucky there, so having to adapt to three girls, I think hockey fits perfectly with dad.’’

Stella Harris as a junior. Picture: Josh Woning.

Stella has continued to tick off representative milestones, having been selected in the state under 18 team which was to have competed at the national championship this month – prior to the health crisis.

Queensland selection continued a growing list of milestones for Harris, whose fondest early memory is making the state under 12 schoolgirls side.

Met West's Stella Harris (No.7) defends at last year’s state titles. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

“The team went away to Perth and won the champs,’’ the St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School student said.

“I played alongside a great bunch of girls that I am still friends with today.’’

A wing half with the Easts club, Harris was encouraged into sport by her parents and immediately enjoyed the adrenaline of hockey.

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“I love the adrenaline the sport brings. I also enjoy being able to meet other people from all around Australia,’’ the Chelmer resident said.

Ruby Harris scores for Blaze. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes)

Her older sister, Ruby, is also carving out a successful career, having made the Australian under 21s squad and played for the Brisbane Blaze.

Stella said occasionally they train together and have also played in teams together. “It definitely has been hard living in her shadow but it only makes me motivated and want to improve .’’