GUYRA’S junior soccer stars had an outstanding season with two of the club’s teams making it through to last Saturday’s grand finals in Armidale.
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The under 16’s side were beaten by Armidale City Westside Blue Rebels 2-1 and the under 12’s were defeated by TAS Blue 3-2.
While both sides were pipped at the post, coach of the under 12 Gladiators Eunice Blair said it was a massive achievement to have the sides there on grand final day.
She was proud her side were able to step up and make it to the decider after a slightly rocky start to the season.
"We started off slow because we had two teams put together and the kids basically had to learn how each other played but by the end of the season they all gelled together really well,” she said.
"I am extremely proud of the kids because they have all put 110 per cent into their training, turning up rain, hail or shine.”
“We have had 17 players so it has been really tough on subbing but they have all just taken it on the chin.
I am extremely proud of the kids because they have all put 110 per cent into their training, turning up rain, hail or shine.
- Eunice Blair
"I think all the kids are keen to come back and play for the Guyra Gladiators and hopefully we will get a win in the final next year.”
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
