Category: Central Coast Sport
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HORSNELL’S HIGH HOPES FOR NEW RECORD
High jump Coach Matt Horsnell is quietly confident Nicola McDermott can break the Australian record during the Diamond League season. The 23 year-old will compete in Stockholm next week, followed by Germany, Brussels and Rome.
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CENTRAL COAST’S FIRST “LAST WOMAN STANDS” COMP
In a time where almost all sporting codes have been struggling, a new competition has cropped up on the Central Coast. A women’s T20 cricket season is underway – in the middle of winter.
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NICOLA McDERMOTT STARTS HER EUROPEAN SEASON IN STYLE
Central Coast high jumper Nicola McDermott has started her European season in style – winning second place at the Folksam Grand Prix in Sweden. McDermott cleared a 1-point-9 metre jump on Monday , after flying 25 hours from Sydney. The 23-year-old will compete in the Stockholm Diamond League later this month. (VISION ONLY)
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BYRON STAPLETON WINS U18 BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SURFING STATE FINAL
8 days of surfing wrapped up at Park Beach today, with the under 18s High Schools State Titles. Avoca Beach’s Byron Stapleton won the boys final, and Cedar Leigh-Jones took out the girls.
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AVOCA’S LENNOX CHELL CROWNED UNDER 18s STATE CHAMP
Avoca surfer Lennox Chell’s star continues to rise – with the goofy footer adding yet another state junior title to his collection. But his Under 18s campaign, was not without its struggles at Sawtell Beach.
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MOORE MAGNIFICENT FOR SWIFTS
Lauren Moore has had the best start to a Super Netball season in her career. After missing 12 months due to injury, the Bateau Bay junior has starred in the opening two rounds, including a nail biting win against West Coast yesterday.
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SHARPE STARS IN WYONG WIN
Fullback Luke Sharpe starred for the Wyong Roos in its 10 point win over Maitland in the Newcastle Rugby League competition. A second half fight back from the Pickers though gave the Roos a late scare.
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COVID CANCELLATION FOR CRUSADERS
COVID-19 forced Canberra to forfeit its matches against the Central Coast at the weekend. The Crusaders Women will now have to wait until the 22nd for their next hit out…against the Norths Bears.
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MILESTONE MATCH FOR OURIMBAH’S BRETT CUNNINGHAM
To local rugby – and Ourimbah’s Brett Cunningham capped off his 300th match milestone with a win over Avoca Beach. While the low-scoring affair proved to be an arm wrestle – the hosts held on to the lead from start to finish.
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LOCAL SURFERS PROGRESS ON DAY FOUR OF JUNIOR STATE TITLES
Tricky conditions at Sawtell meant surfers were forced to hunt for the best waves on day four of the Junior State Surf Titles. Local surfers Ryley Smidt, Rino Lindsay, Lennox Chell and Kai Nudd all making it through to the next round in the 18s boys.