Seven Weipa FNQ Fustal Club players represented their club, community and schools with pride when they took part in the Peninsula soccer trials in Cairns last week. Photo: Supplied.
While they may not have made the team, seven Weipa footballers impressed on the pitch and did themselves proud when they travelled to Cairns for the Peninsula School Sport trials on 5 June.
Western Cape College and St Joseph’s Parish School students Riley Fay, Riley Wright, Archie Thomas, Bradley Hughes, Connor Eastaughffe, Joseph Beresford and Astin Harvey made the trip south to wow selectors and were joined by four Mareeba students to form an 11-man team for the day.
The boys drew one game and lost two, with Thomas selected to then lace up his boots in the final mix of 18 players in a possibles versus probables games, during which he came off the bench to find the back of the net.
Weipa FNQ Futsal Club coach Jamie Thomas applauded the western Cape York players and said they demonstrated good skills and impeccable sportsmanship.
“To compete for next year, we need to work on our technical ability and improve as a team, and regular training together will develop these areas,” he said.
“Overall, as parents, we were proud of their passion, sportsmanship and belief.”
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