It all goes on the line this Wednesday when the best schoolgirl team from Queensland comes up against the top talent from New South Wales for the national title.
The Gold Coast’s Keebra Park State High School will take on Sydney’s Hills Sports High School in the NRL National Schoolgirl Cup final at Kayo Stadium with fans set to see some enterprising rugby league.
Hills Sports High have been a dominant force in schoolgirl rugby league for a number of years and claimed their third state title after they defeated Westfields Sports High School 16-8, with player of the match Lianna Amete going over late to seal the deal.
Keebra Park on the other hand celebrated their first state title, with coach Daniel Schwass saying his team were looking to make more history in the national final.
“It's an exciting time … us at Keebra, we've never had a team progress through to the state final, let alone the national final of the Schoolgirl Cup, so it’s a really big opportunity for us,” Schwass said.
“Hills Sports High are a quality side …
“We're going to enjoy it (the preparations) and we'll be ready to go come Wednesday.”
All the games will be broadcast live on NINE, 9NOW and KommunityTV.
NRL National School finals
National Schoolgirl Cup final
Keebra Park State High School v Hills Sports High
When: Wednesday, September 16 - 12.15pm
Where: Kayo Stadium
Watch: Streamed on NINE, 9NOW and KommunityTV
Team Lists
Keebra Park State High School
1. Meleane Hala 2. Zihade Laterre 3. Kobie Atarau 4. Isabella Prior 5. Emmilea Prior 6. Jae-Jae Wickliffe 7. Leilani Hunter-Simeons 8. Aaliyah Te Mete 9. Maleea Te Kotahi 10. Saydee Popata 11. Indigo O'Neill 12. Star Arthur-Clarke 13. Marmie Nati 14. Shakaye Matheson-Johnson 15. Lyvana Edmonds 16. Olivia Filikitonga 17. Kesaia Sikahele 18. Sharleen Kawana
Hills Sports High
1. Anastasia Leatupe 2. Havana Cook 3. Jayda Cook 4. Silia Tuitufu 5. Betty Tanaki 6. Anika Penitani 7. Liannah Amete 8. Isabella Brown 9. Armahni Cook 10. Quiana Vaoliko-Savesi 11. Jizelle Thompson-Liveti 12. Hanna Masic 13. Finnlay Burchell 14. Lillyarna Suitupe 15. Rhylie Walker 16. Mercy Polu 17. Amirah Smith 18. Sienna Manuo 19. Abbey-Lee Larcombe 20. Kaiya Armit 21. Tavina Pritchard
