Brandon takes judo gold

Ettalong Public School student Brandon Stokes has been celebrating his Gold Medal victory at the Australian Judo Championships on June 11.

Brandon traveled to Adelaide over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, along with three others from Woy Woy Judo Club, to represent the NSW state team.

It was Brandon's first National titles and, according to club secretary Ms Lindy Simmons, he should be "extremely proud" of his efforts on the day.

Brandon is now ranked number one in Australia for the under-13's under-34kg division.

Ms Simmons said three other players from the Peninsula also competed.

Jordan Smith, who was the gold medalist in the boys under-13's in 2006, came through and fought off for the bronze medal.

Jordan is ranked fourth in Australia for the boys under-16s under-66kg division.

Kieran Handley came home with the bronze medal in the boys under-13s under-42 kg division, after winning three of his four matches.

Kayla Wells competed in two days of competition.

Kayla competed in the girls under-16's under-63 kg division coming out with fifth place.

On her second day of competition, Kayla moved up into the Junior Women under-63 kg division and came in fourth, just missing out on the bronze medal.

Ms Simmons said Woy Woy Judo Club has had State representation at the Championships every year since 1983.

Clare Graham, 22 Jun 2007