Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Mackay Christian College Celebrates A Standout Month Of Sporting Success

It has been an extraordinarily busy and successful month for students and staff at Mackay Christian College, with the school celebrating a wave of sporting achievements across several age groups. From the netball courts to the hockey field and rugby pitches, students have showcased exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship.

Mackenzie Jackson has had a remarkable season, being awarded Most Consistent for the Magpies Netball Club. She was then nominated for Best and Fairest by the Mackay Netball Association for her age and division—an honour she went on to win, being named Best and Fairest player for the 14D division.

Impressive accomplishments also continued in hockey, with 11-year-old Fred Steidl selected as a Shadow Player (Goal Keeper) for the Queensland Hockey U14 Boys Indoor Team. This achievement is especially significant as Fred competed against players up to three years older.

In rugby, congratulations go to Brielle Herrington, Shantae Broome-Waria and Anahera Schaefer, who were undefeated in the U13 Mackay Rugby 7s held across the weekend of the 8th and 9th of November at the Nyrie Contor Cup.

The celebrations continued at the Mackay District School Sports (MDSS) Awards on the 17th of November where Frederick Steindl was one of three nominees for the 10–12 Boys Hockey category and was awarded the Most Outstanding Nominee.

In netball, Ainslee Procter made the Mackay Netball Association’s Mackay Monarchs Junior State Age 13s Squad of 24 for 2026. She also received the 12yrs Netball award at the MDSS Awards.

Rounding out the achievements, Viliame Tuibua was honoured with the Touch Football Sportsman of the Year and the Doug Knight Award for leadership and team character at the MDSS Awards.

It has indeed been a month packed with achievement, and the school community is celebrating the dedication and hard work of all involved!

Mackenzie Jackson was awarded most consistent for the Magpies Netball Club (Photo Supplied)
Fred Steidl (bottom left corner) was selected as shadow player for the Queensland Hocky U14 Boys Indoor Team (Photo Supplied)
Brielle Herrington, Shantae Broome-Waria and Anahera Schaefer were undefeated on the weekend in the U13 Mackay Rugby 7s (Photo Supplied)
Frederick Steindl was awarded MDSS' Most Outstanding Nominee in the 10-12yrs Boys Hockey (Photo Supplied)
Ainslee Procter was awarded the MDSS 12yrs Netball Award (Photo Supplied)
Viliame Tuibua was awarded the MDSS Touch Football Sportsman of the Year Award (Photo Supplied)

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