08 Jun 2018
Wellington High School was the only public school to compete in the Western Region section of the Buchan Shield. The Buchan Shield is an Under 16's boy's rugby tournament that is held across all schools in NSW.
Our boys travelled to James Sheahan Catholic College to participate in the event on the 5th of June. The side consisted of a few boys who play regularly on the weekend along with some Year 10 students who play rugby league. After a few quick training sessions and explanation of the rules the boys were reasonably confident heading into the day.
Despite playing with only 13 players all day our boys notched up 3 wins from their four games. The only loss came against eventual champions and hosts, James Sheahan.
In game one we took on Macquarie Anglican Grammar School from Dubbo. It was a tight game with both sides defending exceptionally well. Tiquri was the lone try scorer in the game and with Wellington winning the game 5-0. Nick Gluth and Isaiah Ah-See were the standout performers in the forward pack running the ball hard and creating a few turnovers.
Our second win of the day came against Red Bend Catholic School. Our backline clicked in this game and we ran away with the match 26 – 7. Rylee Blackhall, Lewis McCarthy, Allen Riley and Isaiah Ah-See all scored tries. Lewis's try was the pick of them as he ran 60 meters with a chip and chase before scoring in the corner.
Our last game of the day was against St John's Dubbo and our boys again came away with victory. This time the score was 21-12. Allan Riley and Rylee Blackhall were again on the scoresheet with Fly Half Jai Glover joining them this time.
Player's Player for the day went to Jai Glover who steered our team around the field all day and the Coaches Pick went to Isaiah Ah-See for his strong ball running and excellent work around the ruck.
It was an excellent day of rugby and our next tournament will a 7's gala day in Dubbo during Term Three. We will be hoping to put in 13's 15's and 17's boys along with a 17's girls team for the day. For students to be eligible for selection they must be attending 85% of the time and not be on any red cards.
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