2022 Clarence Valley Local Sporting Champions named

The Clarence’s top sporting stars of tomorrow have been showcased. See our list of the top talents in the Valley.

When it comes to sport the G-train - legends of sport from the Clarence Valley - has long been steaming on, producing the likes of hockey’s Brent Livermore, the NRL’s Danny Wicks and cricket’s Anika Learoyd.

But there’s a new wave a’comin - and some of the top up and gunnabes from the valley have just been feted.

Gen Next was recognised at a local ceremony as winners in the federal government’s Local Sporting Champions Grants.

Page MP Kevin Hogan was on hand to present certificates of achievement to 29 young Clarence Valley athletes.

“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport,” Mr Hogan said.

The young local champions in the making enjoyed a morning tea and a moment of the publicity which beckons at the South Grafton Bowling Club ceremony.

Here’s who you need to watch:

Savannah Cheney - Hockey

Savannah Cheney, 15-year-old football goalkeeper from Alumy Creek, who plays in Grafton. Savannah has been honing her skills in the World Game since the under 9s.

Sonny Churton - Athletics

Sonny Churton, 12, competed in the All Schools Cross Country Championships, after skipping his school’s cross-country to go straight to the zone competitions and winning.

Freya Meade - Netball

Freya Meade from Brooms Head is a goalkeeper for the Lower Clarence representative netball side which competed in Sydney for the Junior State Title in July.

Jessamine Motio Robson - Netball

Jessamine Motio-Robson from Maclean is a goal defence for the Lower Clarence representative netball side which competed in July’s state titles.

Chloe Ryan - Netball

Chloe Ryan from Gulmurrad is a goal attack who represented Lower Clarence at the Junior State Titles in July.

Dimity Clarke - Netball

Dimity Clarke from Palmers Island is a goal defence for Lower Clarence and competed in July’s state titles in Sydney.

Bridget Watters - Netball

Bridget Watters is a 12-year-old from Grafton who has excelled in netball.

In alphabetical order, here is the full list of 2022 Clarence Valley Sporting Champions.