Friday, July 11, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

St Pat’s Clinch Podium Finish At QISSN Championships

St Patrick’s College Mackay has proven once again they are a netball force to be reckoned with, securing third place at the prestigious CQUniversity QISSN Championships in Bundaberg.

In a thrilling final day showdown, St Pat’s Open Girls took to the court against Carmel College, Thornlands, in the third-place playoff. With sheer determination and tactical discipline, the Mackay girls ground out a hard-fought 16–10 victory to seal their spot on the podium.

The match capped off an outstanding week for the squad, who competed against some of the best school teams in Queensland across five days of intense netball action.

“Our girls showed grit, determination and teamwork,” the College said in a post-tournament wrap.

“It was a well-earned victory and a fantastic way to close out the carnival.”

The team’s standout performer was Shayla P, who was named Most Valuable Player for the tournament – a deserved recognition for her consistency, skill and leadership on court throughout the competition.

Held from 29 June to 4 July across the Bundaberg Multiplex and Shalom College venues, the QISSN Championships are widely regarded as the premier secondary schools netball competition in the country, drawing 64 schools from across Queensland. With elite-level selectors such as Vicki Wilson OAM and Tracy Bruce in attendance, the carnival gives young athletes a true taste of the professional netball environment.

“Congratulations to the team for your contribution to the carnival and to the coaching staff on a fantastic tournament and a well-deserved podium finish,” the College said.

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