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Eli’s New Zealand trip a major stepping stone

KALBAR baseball talent Eli Collyer is entering an exciting stage of his sporting career preparing for his second international experience next month. Eli, who turns 15 in November, has already competed in the United States as part of an invitational...

Bombers juniors grow, surge ahead with confidence

FASSIFERN Bombers under-11 Maroon coach Andrew Gill has many reasons to enjoy spending time at the progressive junior club this season. Among them is having strong family ties to the sport. “Last year I coached my other son’s team, so it was...

Bombers back Boonah Bulls school development

BOONAH State High School (BSHS)’s sporting program has received a major kickalong with community support from the Fassifern Bombers. The Bombers are sponsoring about 60 training shirts for students involved in the school’s Rugby Development...

Skilful Fassifern sisters with exciting futures

IN a Fassifern sport rich in junior talent, two sisters are eager to finish their current vigoro seasons on a high with grand final victories. But regardless of what happens at Coronation Park later this month, Indi and Ruby Jorgensen are already...

Finishing touches needed for top Fassifern assets

Opinion AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the hard-working Fassifern sports officials, players coaches and volunteers for their ongoing contributions. It’s immensely satisfying chatting to everyone during my weekend...

Brumbies juniors in fine final feat

IT’S an achievement any time a junior team qualifies for a grand final. When that young side comes from fourth place after the regular season to earn a shot at the title, it’s even more commendable. That’s why players and supporters involved...

Bombers’ strong connection with Boonah High

BOONAH State High School principal Dan Marrone thoroughly enjoyed his first season at the Fassifern Bombers having played a lot of sport, coached and been a HPE teacher. Working with this year’s Bombers Maroon under-11 team provided a range of...

Depleted Boonah Brumbies out of finals’ race

THE Boonah Brumbies were still a chance of making this year’s Queensland Christian Soccer Association Division 1 finals when they turned up to play Blackstone United. A victory would have propelled the Senior Women’s team into fourth place with...

Montanna’s thrill learning from Qld idol

YOUNG Kalbar talent Montanna Richters is enjoying a range of sports including touch football, Aussie rules and athletics. However, her latest sporting challenge provided extra satisfaction working with Broncos, Queensland and Australian rugby league...

Boonah student’s exciting American opportunity

PROMISING Kalbar teenager Eli Collyer is counting down the days until he embarks on the sporting trip of a lifetime. Eli, 13, has been accepted by Baseball Australia and Baseball Queensland to play in next month’s Under 14 World Wood Bat...

Cadel on track for bright athletics future

UP-and-coming Dugandan athlete Cadel Bennie is normally more comfortable representing his school and region in cross country. However, Cadel’s latest success on the track showed he is also a middle distance runner with a bright future. Cadel was...

Good sport Emmett appreciates support

BOONAH State School talent Emmett Rasmussen highlighted his sporting camaraderie reflecting on his wonderful efforts in year 6. Emmett rated his favourite moment finishing alongside good mate George at the swimming age championships. “I have never...

Boonah award winners with ‘outstanding’ qualities

SOME of Fassifern’s most dedicated and versatile achievers were honoured with recent Boonah State High School sporting awards. Boonah State High Head of HPE Jai Yong Gee was full of praise for this year’s standout performers. “They are all...

Boonah High School girls teams on the rise

THE ongoing progress of girls’ sport at Boonah State High School (BSHS) is providing some positive signs for the future. BSHS netball and volleyball teams have made impressive gains or shared in recent winning efforts. The school’s undefeated...

Boonah students gain wheelchair experience

BOONAH State High students benefitted from two timely sporting initiatives that gave them plenty of valuable experience kicking off Term 3. A visit from the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association provided insights into life challenges and how to...

Boonah’s record-breaking students fine leaders

SEEING the smiles of surprise on his students’ faces makes Boonah State School principal Mark Winrow proud. However, when his young leaders break school records, it’s even more satisfying. That’s the case after talented year 6 students...

Boonah State High siblings on different courses to success

BOONAH State High siblings Eledhwen and Beren Wilson have contrasting approaches to their country cross achievements, living in a “perfect” place. Year 12 student Eledhwen is focused on training and eager to pursue higher level athletic goals...

Boonah schools dive into healthy sport

WITH the recent spate of hot weather, Boonah State School students have been enjoying their main term one sport. About 100 students in years 3-6 have joined in weekly swimming lessons at the Boonah State High School pool, preparing for a carnival on...

Versatile Ruby has shining All Star qualities

MULTI-talented Boonah teenager Ruby Stanford has the stamina and determination to match her diverse skills. Ruby, 13, has just been named in the Australian Under-14 All Stars indoor netball team after representing Queensland in Springvale, Victori...