Two Armidale hockey youngsters have returned home after earning medals at the Pacific School Games in Adelaide. Mia Emanuel and Nathan Czinner represented NSW All Schools at the event and made it all the way to the grand final.
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Both contested their deciders against Queensland with the girls final going down to the wire.
After a penalty shootout the gold medal was awarded to Queensland with Emanuel’s NSW finishing with the silver. Czinner’s side also missed out on gold with Queenland claiming a 2-nil victory.
His performances at the event were recognised with the 15-year-old named in the under 16 Australian All Schools team which will tour South Africa next year.
His selection to don the green and gold was the second in a week for an Armidale player with Rio Olympian Georgie Morgan named in the 2018 Hockeyroos squad. The Hockeyroos will contest the Commonwealth Games and the Hockey World Cup next year.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Am currently involved in endurance horse riding and racing. Always happy to hear news and tips. Contact me via email: ellen.dunger@austcommunitymedia.com.au or phone/ text 0438 259 985 www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
