Positive approach wins Cup

Loyola  High School’s opens team romped to a ­convincing win in the final of the Mark Geyer Rugby League Cup at Pepper ­Stadium last Friday.

Mark Geyer and Ben James present the trophy to Loyola Senior High team captain Ayden Carling and vice captain Clinton Aiono. Picture: Pranesh Nageshwar

Loyola  High School’s opens team romped to a ­convincing win in the final of the Mark Geyer Rugby League Cup at Pepper ­Stadium.

Loyola High defeated Richmond High 38-20.

The tournament started at the beginning of the second term and the Loyola High team have remained undefeated. Team manager Di McKinnon attributed the teams success to “approaching every game with a ­positive attitude”.

“It’s the second year in a row that we have won the event,” Mrs McKinnon said.

Mark Geyer Cup finalists Loyola High School and Richmond High School players at the presentation.

Competition manager Ben James said the school teams enjoyed playing at Pepper ­Stadium.

Chief guest Mark Geyer said the organisers of the tournament planned to make it much bigger next year with more teams taking part. He said the plan was to double the number of schools in the competition.

“It’s good to see these young players having a dig,” he said.

Mrs McKinnon said Loyola High would be playing in the semi-final of the GIO Rugby League trophy at Kogarah on August 3.

Loyola High School Vice Captain Clinton Aiono and Captain Ayden Carling with the Mark Geyer trophy.

Mark Geyer is a great supporter of Western Sydney. Picture: Justin Lloyd