Soccer team is Coast champion

The under-15 girls' soccer team from Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College has won the Central Coast championship.

The team completed an "incredible run of success" with victories over Gosford, Terrigal, Northlakes and St Josephs, according to relieving college principal Mr Frank Gasper.

"The remarkable feature of this team's success is that most of the team are 12 and 13 years old, playing against older and much bigger opponents," Mr Gasper said.

"The tenacity and skill they have displayed in each game has amazed parents, teachers and neutral observers.

"Shana Jones has been the leading goal-scorer and midfield dynamo.

"Kate Styles has been outstanding in getting around opponents on the wing.

"The Waddell sisters, Natasha and Letisha who both play for the 'Lightning' are just 12 years old and real stars of the future.

"Alison Howell has covered most of the ground in her tireless midfield role

"Lauren Podgar has been calm and effective in the heart of the defence.

"Natalie Biddle and Sarah Hewson, have played across the park as valuable utility players.

"Krystle Todhunter has played a key defensive role.

"Rachel Weir did a fine job in goals until missing the last two games.

"Taylor Woodbridge deputised very well in her absence after being on the field earlier.

"Jade DaSilva, Tammy Brown, Ellie McCallum and Tara Haley have been the front line in taking it to the opposition defences and creating the scoring chances.

"Coach Tina Rennie has done a fine job in taking the team through each step of the competition."

Mr Gasper said their "magical run" finally came to an end, playing in the last 16 of the State, when Mackellar Girls held off a late second half "onslaught" on their goal to hang on for a 1-0 win.

"Almost the entire Brisbane Water Secondary College team will be eligible to play in this same competition next year," Mr Gasper said.

Press release, 9 Aug 2007 Frank Gasper, Brisbane Water Secondary College