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Boonah soccer mum’s special pride helping kids

FIRST-time soccer coach Stacey Pearce is setting a wonderful example for her Boonah Gold under-8 team and other mums. Stacey has “stepped out of her comfort zone” to guide the young players in only her second year at the club. “It’s my first...

Boonah soccer duo rewarded for extra effort

BOONAH Soccer Club coach Ben Oppermann gains immense satisfaction seeing young players enjoying their sport and improving. The dedicated dad has an “extra” reason to be pleased after his daughter Annabelle and Boonah under 13-14 years girls’...

Brumbies mates unite for winning reward

A GROUP of Boonah-based mates are enjoying some early success having re-formed a Brumbies senior men’s team this season. The Brumbies men secured their second win last Saturday beating Westminster 3-2 in their latest Queensland Christian Soccer...

Kyesha’s Brumbies boost after state carnival win

EVER dependable Boonah Brumbies Senior women’s team goalkeeper Kyesha Schneider was thrilled to share in the West Zone’s latest state carnival success. Kyesha played in all five matches as the representative side topped the points table to win...

Fassifern Cobras kick on in ‘respectful’ community

HAVING just seen another successful Kalbar Sunflower Festival, resident Paul Holdway knows what a wonderful community he lives in. Although the annual festival creates a busy time attracting thousands of visitors, Paul appreciates the regular weekly...

Allrounder Monique’s fit for more sporting success

AS a senior player in the Boonah Brumbies team, Monique Ashton shares the frustration of being unable to kick off her latest Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) season. The first two rounds of the competition were cancelled due to wet...

Washout frustration as Brumbies teams ready

PLAYERS in 17 of the 18 Boonah Brumbies teams are yet to kick off their 2025 Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QSCA) seasons after another weekend washout. The senior and junior sides had been training well in recent weeks before the first...

Energetic Ella to lead Brumbies with positive attitude

BOONAH Brumbies soccer captain Ella Faulkner joked she received her leadership role because she was “loud”. However, the multi-talented sportswoman appreciated coach Nick Nordstrom’s assessment that she is a good communicator and hard worker...

Boonah Brumbies in delayed start to new season

BOONAH Soccer Club president and player Nick Nordstrom is disappointed the 18 Brumbies teams will have to wait until after Easter to launch their 2025 Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA) seasons. However, with ongoing rain and some...

Brumbies soccer boost for new season

BOONAH Soccer Club players, coaches and officials are preparing to achieve more goals this year after a positive pre-season with ongoing growth and new teams. Re-elected club president Nick Nordstrom is thrilled to already have 220 players...

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...

Top Fassifern officials hope to light up 2025

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock has two extra reasons to be excited about next year as leading regional administrators share what’s on their wish lists. The FCA committee is planning a 125th anniversary reunion and...

Brumbies top achievers recognised

Boonah Soccer Club’s 2024 honour board Most improved players U6 Gold: Chela Sumer U6 Red: Archie Hurlock U6 Blue: Joe Parker U7 Gold: Bronik Muller U7 Blue: Riley Gnech U8 Gold: Jett Hurlock U8 Blue: Nate Shaw U9: Amelia Spencer U10 Gold: Archer...

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...

Monique’s timely hat-trick deserves an award

EVER-reliable Brumbies player Monique Ashton provided a pleasing finish to a testing season, scoring her first hat-trick in Boonah’s final victory. Ashton’s individual feat capped Boonah’s 3-1 win over Raceview in their last game of this...

‘Combined energies’ help young Brumbies learn

TACTICAL knowledge is important, especially working with young players who are rising up the grades together. But just as valuable for a team learning new skills is having someone with teaching experience. That’s why the Boonah Brumbies Gold...

Pizza reward for Boonah’s soccer ‘seagulls’

WORKING with a group of enthusiastic young players who enjoy a pizza reward is giving Boonah Brumbies Blue Under-10 manager Joanna Hills regular Saturday enjoyment. Having her dad Andrew Shortland as coach and her son Benji playing enhances...

Brumbies to keep positive after tough calls

BOONAH Brumbies coach Nick Nordstrom was clearly frustrated after his Senior Women’s team received what he believed were three tough calls in their latest defeat. Nordstrom said his gritty side could have been 1-0 up at halftime rather than...

Boonah Brumbies kick on after valuable lesson

IT is often said that players learn more from a loss than a victory. That was hopefully the case for the player-depleted Boonah Brumbies Senior Women’s side after an 11-0 defeat to unbeaten Division 1 competition leaders Westminster.