Endeavour in Buckley & Uni grand finals
Author : Endeavour SHS
Endeavour in Buckley & Uni grand finals
Buckley Shield semi final win over Westfields SHS
Endeavour in Uni & Buckley grand finals (Photo : Endeavour SHS)
On Tuesday 10 September, our Under 14 NSWCHS Buckley Shield team took on Westfields Sports High School in the semi final of the Buckley Shield competition.
After going down to Westfields in the final round of the competition, we knew we were in for a tough game but were also confident that we could match the boys from Westfields if we played to our strengths.
The game was evenly matched in the opening 15 minutes with both teams trading sets and coming up with high quality play.
A break down the right edge by Jack McKevett was finished off with a try under the posts to Cooper Shephard.
After defending our try line for 2 sets we eventually broke and Westfields evened up the scores 6 all.
Westfields kicked a field goal with 30 seconds to go before half time after a very evenly contested first half.
The second half continued where the first half left off with both teams going end to end.
A try to Chad Kamara after a jinking run back towards the posts gave Endeavour a 12-7 lead.
Westfields hit back with another try after a play the ball error adjacent to the posts. Fortunately, the conversion from right next to the posts, hit the left upright and the score remained 12-11.
A break away run by Chad Kamara was stopped centimetres form the line and Westfields scrambled to prevent us from scoring.
The final minutes saw heart rates rising and tensions building but the scramble defence and will to win from the Endeavour boys prevailed.
Despite a last second charge down the field and a kick over the defensive line, we held on for a memorable 12 -11 win.
The boys will play in Cessnock next Tuesday for a chance to win the NSWCHS Buckley Shield.
NSWCHS University Shield Semi Final win over Illawarra SHS
Endeavour in Uni & Buckley grand finals (Photo : Endeavour SHS)
In a thrilling University Shield clash, Endeavour SHS triumphed over Illawarra SHS in a hard-fought contest.
Endeavour’s standout performances came from Jamie Curran and Cruz Parkin, who were outstanding after they returned from their Peter Mulholland Schoolboy Cup campaign, driving the team forward.
Spencer Swann and Liam Challenor expertly navigated a tough first half, battling against a huge breeze to maintain momentum.
Both teams displayed immense spirit, respect, and determination throughout.
Illawarra SHS fought valiantly, but Endeavour’s superior tactical execution proved decisive, earning them a well-deserved victory in a competitive encounter.
Endeavour will now play Hunter SHS in the Grand Final on Tuesday 17 September at Cessnock.
Final Score: 32-4
Tries : Brodie Johnsen 2, Jamie Curran 2, Jayden Rawson and Cortez Matthews
Goals : Liam Challenor 4
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