Category: Mid North Sport
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AUSTRALIAN RECORD FOR NAMBUCCA DRAG RACING DUO
A Nambucca Heads father and son are officially the owners of Australia’s fastest drag car over a quarter mile. Phil and Christian Penny, clocked the time at a drag meet in Sydney, and are now looking to break more records.
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FINALS START THIS WEEKEND FOR GROUP 3 RUGBY LEAGUE
To group 3 now and the first round of semi finals gets underway this weekend. Wingham will host Wauchope in what’s expected to be nail biting start to finals football.
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GROUP 2 | BIG WEEKEND AS TEAMS FIGHT TO AVOID ELIMINATION, AND THE RIGHT TO HOST GRAND FINAL
We’re down to the final four teams in hunt for the Group 2 premiership trophy. South Grafton host Sawtell in the elimination final tomorrow, while Coffs Harbour hosts the Grafton Ghosts on Sunday – with a home ground grand final up for grabs.
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RACING ROYALTY JOINS JOCKEY LINE-UP AT 2019 COFFS CUP
A crowd of thousands gathered track-side for the biggest event on the Coffs racing calendar. And three of Australia’s top jockeys were here today – adding to the excitement.
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PORT MACQUARIE TO HOST NATIONAL RUGBY GAME
A National Rugby Championship game will be held at Port Macquarie’s Regional Stadium later this year. A first for the Mid North Coast, local coaches expect it to be a big boost for the sport in the region.
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WIN FOR JUNIORS IN LADIES SEASIDE CLASSIC
Makensie Toole has taken out the Port Macquarie Seaside Classic after an impressive run in this year’s Ladies Cup. The 18-year-old was nine over after 36 holes, played over two days. “I’m leading after yesterday’s round, and I’ve had a pretty decent start to today, so that’s good in these conditions I guess.” – Makensie…
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MANNING VALLEY BMX RIDER AWARDED SECOND PLACE AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Manning Valley BMX rider has returned home from the World Championships with a new trophy for his mantelpiece. 17-year-old Oliver Moran raced his way around the track to second position.
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SCHOOLBOYS COMPETE FOR NORTHERN NSW TITLE AT COUNTRY CUP FINALS
Maclean High and Saint Josephs Lochinvar have taken out top honours in the 13s and 15s finals in the Northern State Country Cup Finals in Coffs Harbour. Saint Francis Xavier Hamiliton finished first in the opens division – all teams progressing to the state finals in two weeks.
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TOUGH DROP FOR MATT BANTING
Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting has been dealt a major blow in his quest to return to the World Championship Tour, knocked out of the US Open on Monday night. Starting off strong with his first wave, he was almost on par with winner Jake Marshall. But, in the end, he was beaten by less…
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COFFS HARBOUR SPEED SKYDIVER CHASING WORLD RECORD
Addicted to plummeting towards the earth at over 400 kilometres an hour, Jessica Johnston is about to take on the world. The 32-year-old has spent the last couple of months training with Coffs Skydivers ahead of the Speed Skydiving World Cup.