Queensland Boys Strike Gold at School Sport Australia Championships
Queensland’s fours team of Cooper Sutton, Ben Hagan, Levi Rice, and Rhys Gillman claimed gold in thrilling fashion at the School Sport Australia Championships held at Club Pine Rivers. In a tense final against Victoria, the match was tied heading into the final end. The Queensland boys held shot from the outset and expertly defended it through to the finish, securing the national title.
In the pairs, Jacob Hoger and Rhys Gillman earned a well-deserved silver medal, falling just one shot short in a nail-biting final. Trailing by five going into the last end, Gillman executed a brilliant shot to sit the needed bowl, but his own narrowly rolled a foot too far, leaving them agonisingly one shot short of a draw.
Tilah Mason came from the clouds in her singles play off, earning bronze in dramatic fashion. Trailing 10–20, she staged a sensational comeback to close the gap to 17–20 with just one end remaining. Holding one and with her final bowl, Mason trailed the jack into the ditch to hold four. Her Victorian opponent was unable to reduce the count, giving Mason a stunning 21–20 victory.
Queensland finished the event with the overall team bronze, with Victoria taking gold and New South Wales securing silver.
Special congratulations to Tilah Mason, Jacob Hoger and Levi Rice, who were named in the School Sport All Australian Team in recognition of their outstanding performances throughout the championship.
Tilah Mason and Rhys Gillman were named Queensland Players of the Series for their exceptional efforts.
A big thank you to our dedicated team officials Chrissy Pavlov, Patrick Walsh, Annie Russell and Tony McAnelly for their incredible support throughout the event.
Well done to School Sport Australia and Club Pine Rivers for hosting a fantastic championship for the five participating States.
Thank you to Queensland Representative School Sport for endorsing Bowls QLD to be involved in this event.
Next up, our Queensland Under 18 Team (eight girls and eight boys) will head to Club Sunbury in Melbourne this Friday to compete in the Under 18 Tri-Series against Victoria and New South Wales from 1–3 August. Go Queensland!
Results: CLICK HERE
QLD School Girls Team:
Singles: Tilah Mason
Pairs: Phoebie Russell, Tilah Mason
Triples: Makayla Gainsford, Mia Scurr, Logan Hughes
Fours: Makayla Gainsford, Mia Scurr, Phoebie Russell, Logan Hughes
QLD School Boys Team:
Singles: Jacob Hoger
Pairs: Jacob Hoger, Rhys Gillman
Triples: Cooper Sutton, Ben Hagan, Levi Rice
Fours: Cooper Sutton, Ben Hagan, Levi Rice, Rhys Gillman
