Young athletes from the Next Stars Sports Academy have made their mark at the Northern Region Schools Cross Country Championships held in Townsville on Tuesday 27th of May, with a string of outstanding performances. Among the standout results:
● Kayne Higgins – 1st place, Under 10 Boys
● Maeve Dichera – 1st place, Under 10 Girls
● Penelope Shields – 1st place, Under 11 Girls
● Jack Oberg – 2nd place, Under 13 Boys
● Declan Dichera – 7th place, Under 12 Boys
● Willow Kenny – 8th place, Under 11 Girls
Kayne, Maeve, Penelope and Jack have now earned selection in the Northern Region Schools Cross Country Team, and will compete in the Queensland Schools Cross Country Championships in Brisbane next month.
Next Stars Head Coach Tim Oberg praised the athletes not only for their results, but for their character:
“I am incredibly proud of all of our Next Stars athletes who competed in Townsville. Each of them gave their absolute best on the day and as a coach I can't ask for any more than that. More importantly, all of these kids embody the Next Stars ethos of hard work, positive attitude and determination.”
Next Stars Sports Academy continues to develop young athletes across the Whitsundays, focusing on inclusive coaching, confidence building and community connection through sport.
Contributed with thanks to Tim Oberg