Saskia is a double action star
Saskia Brothers is coupling ballet and martial arts so delightfully well that she is catching the eye of those who matter in both fields.
Sport
Tristan’s fundraising a life saver
TRISTAN Morson has had remarkable success not only in swimming but also fundraising where his remarkable efforts has raised nearly $5000.
Liam Christie leaps to glory
Liam Christie is all set for the 2017 World Age Championships in Bulgaria in November after capturing three gold medals at the recent 2017 Australian gymnastics championships.
Sweetest of victories for Polecats
TAFE NSW Polecats saved their best for the last to capture their 17th NSW Tertiary League title, outlasting their arch rivals UTS Tigers 24-16 in a thrilling first-division grand final on Saturday night.
Why Local Sports Star nominee Blake is on the rise
BLAKE Tickell’s meteoric rise in the waterskiing ranks has made him the top ranked in his age group within a mere 18 months.
Newbury Bulls girls eye football history
THE Newbury Bulls under 14 girls football team are making history, having recovered from being the bottom of the table last year to grand finalists in 2017.
Giant Indian makes history with Sydney Kings
SYDNEY Kings’ newest and tallest basketballer Amritpal Singh is hoping more of his compatriots will be inspired to play basketball, after he became the first Indian to play for an Australian team in the NBL.
Melissa’s the kumite queen
MELISSA Sullivan, 16, is enjoying another stellar season in martial arts with the crowning glory being the NSW title in kumite.
Chanelle Odendaal a star in the making
AS an athlete and netballer, Chanelle Odendaal is right on top of her games while also pursuing a promising career as a singer.
Best of sports on show at Stanhope Gardens
THERE were plenty of outstanding action at the Blacktown City Family SportsFest on Saturday, with star power provided by a host of individuals and teams from 25 sports.
The little Sharks with big smiles
THE Ponds FC Sharks are the cheerful packets of the football season, winning all their games in their Blacktown District Soccer Football Association competition.
Students class above their teachers
STUDENTS continued their recent ascendancy over their teachers, beating them 2-1 in the annual St John Paul II Catholic College football game.
Why Harry braves pain for his league
FOR Harry Bazley, rugby league is not just a sport, it is a huge passion and his life.
Isabel’s violin is perfect foil for fencing
VOILINIST Isabel Rintoul performs regularly with the Sydney Youth Orchestra but the nine-year-old’s real talent could lie in her sabre.
St Pats celebrate 50 glorious years
ST PATRICK’S Junior Rugby League Club has plenty of reasons to celebrate their golden jubilee, having produced several stars including three who represented Australia and more than 15 going on to play in the elite NRL competition.
Eli’s joyful debut as Bulls mascot
ELI Hagar had the time of his life when he was inducted as the mascot for the Hills Bulls under-16 rugby league team last Saturday with his family overwhelmed by the club’s support and empathy.
Peter Eliott is an Australian champ
PETER Elliott has the athletics world at his feet, winning his second successive NSW Short Walks Championships while maintaining his brilliance over his rivals in his age group.
Local Sports Star nominee Mitchell loves his football
MITCHEL Krogh has been playing football since he was four and spends most of his free time either watching the sport on TV or playing it on his PS4.
Rouse Hill Rhinos huge fundraiser
The Rouse Hill Rhinos Junior Rugby League Club kicked massive fundraising goals with the Pink Day fundraising raking in more than $21,000 last Saturday.
Rachel Bardney’s record-breaking effort
RACHEL Bardney is one exceptionally-talented youngster, succeeding in several sports, including track and field, cross country, football, softball, basketball and touch football.
Couple shaken after car crashes into home
WHEN John and Catherine Tynan went to bed at 9pm on Tuesday, they never imagined being woken in a couple of hours by a car landing in a spare front bedroom.
Parneet’s speeds up to challenge
HAVING signed up for a junior cricket class seven years ago on a whim, fast bowling prospect Parneet Kaur is now on the cusp of playing for NSW.
Hills Little League to take on the world’s best again
THE Hills has made Little League history as the first Australian club to attend back-to-back World Series.
Nicolas Diaz Ballas hits national heights
YOUNG Kellyville Ridge gymnast Nicolas Diaz Ballas has the fire and determination to compete at the highest level in Australia and win.
Football4all gala day kicks record goals
The Nova Employment Football4all Gala Day set new records in participation with more than 400 participants enjoying the sport last Sunday at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood.
The Ponds High School footballers are quick learners
THE Ponds High School are looking forward to making it all the way in the Wanderers School Cup football tournament after qualifying for the finals.
Bird plunders first century of the season
ALEX Bird lashed 103 and featured two crucial late partnerships with Geoff Reid and Arthur Harley to rescue North West Sydney Hurricanes in their opening first grade cricket game against Strathfield on Saturday.
Jodi adds to Australia’s medal tally
JODI Elkington-Jones braved an illness to win the bronze medals in long jump and the 4×100 metre relay at the 2016 Rio Paralympics last week.
Rhinos 14s charge to titles
FOR the Rouse Hill Rhinos 14s team, being crowned Parramatta Junior Rugby League Division I champions after coming so close for a few years, is fitting reward for their determination and hard work.
Cameron finds his niche
A LITTLE over two years ago, Cameron Legg was dancing regularly before he found out he loved flipping more than moving his legs on the dance floor.
Kellyville school high in spirit
KELLYVILLE High School wants to use the recent success of its junior boys and girls football teams as a springboard to become a powerhouse in NSW competitions.
Rouse Hill Rhinos show off their skills
The Rouse Hill Rhino’s Junior Rugby League Club are celebrating two of their nine teams winning their grand finals at the weekend.
Olivia sets high goals
Olivia Todorovitch is a youngster born with sporting talent.
Finals bring out best in footballers
THOUSANDS of players and supporters ranging from juniors to over 35s turned last weekend’s Blacktown District Soccer Football Association grand finals into their biggest season-ending event in years.
Blacktown football finals kick off
SOME of best young footballers will be on show at this weekend’s Blacktown District Soccer Football Association grand finals at Blacktown International Sportspark, Rooty Hill.
Melissa kicks karate goals
Melissa Sullivan’s rapid rise in martial arts has seen her win medals at state, national and international levels a mere year since taking up karate.
Hills baseballers in historic win
THE Hills Baseball Association team representing Australia got off to a flying start in the 2016 Little League World Series, defeating Europe-Africa 3-1 at Williamsport, Pennsylvania on the opening day last Friday.
Chloe eyes pioneering role
Chloe Arndt, a rising star in the AFL, could be one of the pioneers of the new women’s teams being formed at the East Coast Eagles and GWS Giants for the new league.
Hills team to hit Little League World Series
THE Hills baseball team, which recently won the Australian Little League Championship, is looking forward to making the most of its maiden appearance at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Jessica’s never give up attitude
JESSICA Bowden does not know the meaning of rejection and this remarkable fortitude has seen the youngster finally break into the NSW Schools under-15 netball team for the forthcoming nationals.
Kyah Simon excited about Olympic debut
FOOTBALL star Kyah Simon is chomping at the bit for her much-awaited Olympic debut tomorrow morning against Canada.
Rouse Hill Rhinos go pink in a big way
ROUSE Hill Rhinos enjoyed a remarkable fundraiser for their annual Pink Day, raising more than $18,000 from last Saturday’s event at Wrights Road Reserve, Rouse Hill.
Greyhound owners and trainers vow to fight NSW over racing ban
LOCAL greyhound trainers say they are devastated at the NSW Government’s plan to ban racing from next year.
Rouse Hill‘s Hulley nails silver at world U-20 championships
ROUSE Hill’s athletics star Alex Hulley snatched the silver at the 2016 IAAF World under-20 Championships, becoming the first Australian to medal at the hammer event at this event.
Tiana hurdles over injury setback
THE state’s top ranked female hurdler in the under-17 age group Tiana Death is making a powerful comeback after recovering from a season-ending injury for the last two seasons.
Sarah Olsen is NSW riding champ
Rising equestrian rider Sarah Olsen and her new horse We Love Lola gained more admirers after being crowned overall state interschool rider/horse combination at the 2016 Godolphin State Inter-school Equestrian Championships.
Hulley goes for gold at world U20 championships
FORMER Rouse Hill Times Junior Sports Star of the year Alex Hulley will be carrying the hopes of Australia on her shoulders at Saturday night’s final of the hammer throw at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Ishwa wants to spins out a good career
Ishwa Wijenayake has a burning ambition to make it to the highest grades in cricket.
Clubs help out brave Bailey
THE wonderful thing about clubs and their members is their amazing community spirit, and recent efforts by Quakers Hill Junior Soccer Club proves it again.
Nan grateful to her saviour
JOY Burton’s faith in humanity has been restored in spades after an unknown woman handed over her lost handbag containing some money and credit cards.
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