Mackay State High School suffered big losses in Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge in away matches

Mackay State High School suffered two big losses in Townsville against perennial contenders of Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge

Aaron Payne Cup match between Mackay SHS and Ignatius Park College at Junior Rugby Grounds, Kirwan. Ignatius Park's Cathane Hill and mackay's Corey Cowan. Picture: Evan Morgan

Mackay State High School players and coaches were left searching for answers following heavy losses in Townsville.

Mackay lost to perennial contenders Ignatius Park 48-0 in the Cowboys Challenge and 66-0 in the Aaron Payne Cup.

REPLAY: Cowboys Challenge – Ignatius Park vs. Mackay SHS

The tries flowed early and on for Iggy Park in both matches, with Mackay High unable to keep up with the firepower of the opposition.

The two games followed heavy losses to St Patrick’s College in round one of the tournaments.

The Mackay High teams will have five weeks to prepare before the next round of the Aaron Payne Cup and Cowboys Challenge.

REPLAY: Aaron Payne Cup – Ignatius Park vs. Mackay SHS

The sides will play Kirwan State High School in both competitions at Mackay junior rugby league fields.

Kirwan split the two games against St Patrick’s College on Tuesday, with an interception leading to a winning try in the Cowboys Challenge, and a late try and conversion sealing the loss in the Aaron Payne Cup.

Cowboys Challenge: Kirwan SHS, 48, defeated Mackay SHS, 0

Aaron Payne Cup: Kirwan SHS, 66, defeated Mackay SHS, 0

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