St Anne’s won their first Mortimer Shield Leaguetag trophy last Friday in Wagga. After succesfully qualifying at the Temora gala day, the St Anne’s team had to play four games to qualify for the final against Griffith East Public school. They defeated St Mary’s West Wyalong in a drawn game, however, St Anne’s won because they scored first. They then defeated South Wagga Primary 16-8, St Mary’s Young 20-4 and Young Public 16-4 to qualify for the final. The finals was a close tussle which could easily have gone either way and it was again drawn 4 each at full time, and again St Anne’s won courtesy of scoring first.

All of the girls are to be congratulated on their amazing effort, skill and the spirit in which they played the games. A special mention to the girls who don’t normally play Tag, who learnt so quickly and really excelled. Thanks also to Grace McCrone who came in at the last minute, as a 10 year old playing against 12 year olds, she really shone. Thanks to the parents who took students and supported the girls all day!

The team was Kimberley Roberts, Ava Derrick, Amber Haigh, Claire Hartwig, Lana King, Shiraz Broad, Macey Coddington, Livvy Blackwell, Lani McCrone, Grace McCrone and Marley Block.