Centaur Primary School’s Remarkable Year: Victories in Netball and Touch Teams

Centaur Primary School‘s netball and touch teams have had an outstanding year, achieving remarkable success in various competitions, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and determination. The girls’ outstanding achievements have not only made their school proud but have also left an indelible mark in the world of New South Wales sports.

The Centaur Primary School Netball Team made an impressive mark in the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) Knockout competition this year. Out of over 800 schools that entered the competition, the Centaur girls emerged as one of the top four teams in the state. Their remarkable journey led them to Wollongong on Friday, September 22nd, where they ultimately secured a well-deserved second-place finish, competing against a strong Bateau Bay school.

Their incredible success in this competition is a testament to the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and their impressive skills on the netball court.

Centaur Primary School’s Touch Football Team.

Not stopping at their netball triumph, the same group of girls from Centaur Primary School also excelled in the NSW PSSA Touch Football Knockout competition. They secured a spot among the top eight teams in the state, a remarkable feat considering the fierce competition they faced. Their journey led them to Canterbury on October 23rd, where they competed against the highly skilled Orange Primary School team in the quarterfinals. Although they faced a tough challenge and lost 5-1, the Centaur girls displayed incredible determination and sportsmanship. Orange Primary School went on to win the competition.

In a subsequent game against Batemans Bay Primary School, the Centaur girls fought hard and came out victorious with a score of 5-4, ultimately earning them a fifth-place finish in the state. Out of 405 girls’ teams that initially entered the PSSA knockout competition, this achievement is a testament to their resilience and commitment to success.

The success story doesn’t end there. The Centaur Primary School netball team also participated in the All Schools Netball Competition organised by NSW Netball. This competition featured a diverse range of schools, including private, Catholic, public, and independent institutions. The Centaur girls were declared Far North Champions and had the opportunity to compete in the top eight at Sydney Olympic Park on November 7th.

Centaur Primary School’s Netball Team.

In a series of fiercely contested matches, the Centaur girls displayed their dominance on the court, remaining undefeated as they headed into the grand final. In a thrilling showdown, they faced off against Bateau Bay Public School, the same team that had beaten them in the PSSA knockout competition earlier in the year.

The final was an incredible match characterised by skill, sportsmanship, and determination. The Centaur girls showed remarkable strength across the entire court, ultimately securing victory with a final score of 17-14. Chantelle Zammit was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the championship, championship with an inspiring shooting percentage throughout the seven games.

Centaur Primary School’s netball and touch teams have shown that success is a product of hard work, dedication, and an unyielding spirit. Their remarkable achievements in these competitions highlight the school’s commitment to fostering talent and excellence in sports. The Centaur community and all of New South Wales should take pride in the outstanding achievements of these young athletes, who have proven that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible in the world of sports.

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