Rising star Ben Stevanovic is a state and national representative touch footy player

Holy Cross College student Ben Stevanovic led his school to a history-making feat. But that’s only the start of his sporting achievements.

Ben Stevanovic is a state and national touch football player. He also just captained Holy Cross College to victory in a clean-sweep of the MCC tournament for the first time in the tournament's history. Pictures: Carly Earl

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Ben Stevanovic was the A Grade captain of a Holy Cross college side that made history as part of a clean sweep of this year’s Metropolitan Catholic Colleges Touch Football competition.

But that is just the latest in a long line of tremendous achievements that have littered the 17 year-old’s young career.

The title marked four undefeated years for the school’s A Grade squad.

He first took up touch to keep fit between rugby league seasons.

“Having the whole school looking on, it was definitely a special moment,” said Ben, who first took up touch at the age of 10 as a way to keep active between rugby league seasons.

“I’ve played every single season since.

“Footwork and speed are must-haves in both sports, so playing definitely makes things easier for me when it comes to rugby league.”

Ben was a natural from the get-go and after making his state representative debut in just his second year, he soon found himself captaining NSW and making the national team.

Ben also plays rugby league for the Balmain Tigers in the SG Ball competition.

“I first captained NSW around 14/15 and first played for Australia when I was 16.

“It was a tremendous achievement for me and something I’ve been very lucky to be involved with.”

When Ben’s not carving it up for Australia on the touch footy field, he can be found doing the same for the Balmain Tigers SG Ball side.

Ben has been nominated for NewsLocal’s Junior Sports Star-Individual award.

To nominate someone you know, go to localsportsstars.com.au

Local Sports Stars

The Local Sports Stars program is searching for outstanding athletes aged under 18, as well as those that love and contribute to making sport a great experience for everyone. We also want to celebrate the parents, coaches and volunteers that help make it all possible.

There are five categories to nominate people in: Junior Sports Star Individual, Junior Sports Star Team, Young Sporting Spirit Individual, Young Sporting Star Team and Service to Sport.

Nominees for Junior Sports Star categories must be competing at a state level or above and demonstrate the greatest achievement, dedication, fairness and sportsmanship.

Nominees for Young Sporting Spirit categories must regularly exhibit achievement, fairness and sportsmanship in their chosen disciplines.

Service to Sport is awarded to an individual club member or volunteer of a sporting organisation in their local community who shows the greatest level of passion, determination and impact of contribution.

To nominate someone or a team you know or find out more about the Local Sports Stars program visit localsportsstars.com.au