It was a busy week for Quirindi High School's state knockout sides with the open boys touch side contesting the state finals and the under-15 girls basketball side progressing through to the next round.
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The touch side comprising Dylan Smith, Sam Fechner, Stevie Smith, Ben Sharp, Wade Picton, Riley Richardson, Riley Medway, Levi Allan, Luke Quigley, Lachie Bradfield, Hudson Shaw, Sam Palmer and Angus Nicolls produced a spirited effort against some top quality opposition at Bateau Bay.
After losing their opening game to Warners Bay 6-2, they then drew 6-all with Castle Hill before going down to Young 5-2 and Orange 11-2.
"The competition was fierce and the boys kept themselves composed, and gave it their all for every match," manager Greg Chalmers said.
"We are exceptionally proud of our team and the level of competition they attained. QHS is a small regional school and to come up against schools triple our size is a remarkable achievement."
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Coach Wayne Harris added: "We came into the competition ranked third and it's been a great way for our Year 12 students to finish their representative touch football for the school".
"Every student tried very hard and played with great spirit."
"We have some talented younger players and look forward to next year."
Earlier in the week the girls basketball side defeated Narrabri High 84-16.
"It was a good spirited game and QHS showed great strategy in their team play and strong defence," QHS teacher and coach Cody Beresford said.
The predominantly young side, with all bar three players in Year 7, will now take on Oxley High School.