SOME of the region's brightest junior athletics stars are busy preparing for the state championships after excelling at the regional championships.
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Gunnedah was among the strongest clubs at the championships, as 10 athletes qualified for the March 14 state championships.
Josh Coker, Jake Hope, Angus Simpson, Ellie Thomas, Asher Cameron, Harry Ryman, Lacie Klienschafer, Zayden Klienschafer, Kade Bush and Isabella Sawyer booked their place at the state titles with impressive performances across a number of different disciplines.
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Isabella Sawyer was among the top performers in the under-13 division, taking home first place in the high jump and long jump.
Meanwhile, Josh Coker also got in on the winning action, taking out the under-15 discus competition.
Harry Ryman enjoyed a memorable competition, claiming first place in both the under-12 long jump and triple jump.
Lacie Klienschafer proved to be tough to beat, winning the under-11 javelin competition, while claiming second place in the discus and third in the shot put.
Kade Bush qualified for the state titles by coming second in the under-8 200 metre event.
Angus Simpson and Asher Cameron both starred in the under-9 competition, as Simpson claimed first place in both the 100 metre and 70 metre event, while Cameron finished a close second in the 70 metre race.
Jake Hope's second-place junior relay effort saw him qualify, while Zayden Klienschafer's second-place under-9 shot put result lead to qualification and Ellie Thomas' silver medal in the under-14 high jump got her through to the state titles.
The athletes will now focus their attention on the annual championships, which will be held at the Sydney Olympic Stadium from March 14 to March 15.
