Secondary school sports awards finalists revealed

Ten schools are represented across the eight categories that make up the awards which are organised by Southland Secondary Schools Sport.

Abby O’Boyle (Verdon College), Thomas Jennings (SBHS), and Riley Faulkner (James Hargest College) and amongst the finalists named for the 2024 Southland Secondary School Sports Awards.

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The 2024 Southland Secondary School Sports Awards finalists have been revealed highlighting the long list of impressive success stories over the past 12 months.

Ten schools are represented across the eight categories that make up the awards which are organised by Southland Secondary Schools Sport.

The winners will be announced at the 2024 Southland Secondary School Sports Awards event on November 5.

SENIOR BOYS - FINALISTS

• Magnus Jamieson (SBHS - Cycling)

• Ashton Gregory-Hunt (Aurora College - Taekwondo)

• Ollie Davis (Central Southland College - Athletics)

• Jayden Broome (Māruawai College - Rugby)

• Mason Clarke (Wakatipu High School - Cricket)

• James McLeay (SBHS - Athletics)

• Thomas Jennings (SBHS - Rugby)

• Dan Milburn (Wakatipu High School - Tennis)

SENIOR GIRLS - FINALISTS

• Libby Crawford (James Hargest - Netball/Basketball)

• Millie McFadzien (St Peters College - Athletics)

• Caitlin Kelly (Verdon College - Cycling)

• Siena Mackley (Wakatipu High School - Athletics)

• Riley Faulkner (James Hargest - Cycling)

• Danica Kramers (SGHS - Aerobics)

JUNIOR BOYS - FINALISTS

• Lewis Laird (Wakatipu High School - Mountain biking)

• Sam Lawrence (SBHS - Mountain biking)

• Cooper Gough (James Hargest - Taewkondo)

• Will Brown (James Hargest - Athletics)

• Max McGregor (Māruawai College - Athletics)

• Cooper Breen (Wakatipu High School - Skiing)

• Benson Boys (Central Southland College - Cycling)

• Noa Milburn (Wakatipu High School - Tennis)

JUNIOR GIRLS - FINALISTS

• Abby O'Boyle (Verdon College - Athletics)

• Jemima Hoskin (Fiordland College - Orienteering)

• Alison Twedie (James Hargest - Disc Golf)

• Matilda Stevens (SGHS - Aerobics)

• Catalina Morris (SBHS - Basketball/Mountain Biking /BMX)

• Manaiya Leishman (Aurora College - Rugby League)

TEAM OF THE YEAR - FINALISTS

• Wakatipu Rowing - U15 boys coxed quad

• Wakatipu Rowing - U17 double sculls

• Central Southland College U15 rugby team

• Central Southland College senior boys basketball

• Wakatipu High School Coast to Coast

PERSON WITH DISABILITY

• Keegan Jackson (Aurora College - Table Tennis)

CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT FINALISTS

• Ella Creen (Central Southland College - Netball)

• Hamish McKenzie (James Hargest - Water Polo)

• Lily Bell (Central Southland College - Netball)

• Alex Sanford (James Hargest - Football)

PARTICIPATION IN SPORT

• Charlie Telfer (Verdon College)

• Memphis Ryan (Aurora College)

• Will Brown (James Hargest)

• Caitlyn Crawford (James Hargest)

• Catalina Morris (SGHS)

• Layton Rangitoheriri (Aurora College)

• Hunter Newell (Central Southland College)

• Libby Mitchell (Central Southland College)