By KIM SAXON EUROA Secondary College continues to demonstrate its athletic prowess, achieving a commendable 14th place out of 35 schools in the overall scores at the recent Hume Region Athletics competition. This remarkable accomplishment is all the more impressive considering that Euroa Secondary College is one of the smaller secondary colleges in the region. On Thursday, October 5, a group of 16 talented students from Euroa Secondary College traveled to Albury to participate in the Hume Region Athletics event. Throughout the day, these students showcased their athletic prowess, earning an impressive total of 14 placings. Among these accolades, they secured two first-place finishes, nine second-place finishes, and three third-place finishes. Matilda Kubeil emerged as a star performer, claiming victory in the fiercely competitive 14-year girls' 100m sprint. Meanwhile, Danny Williams exhibited exceptional endurance, triumphing in the 16-year boys' 800m run. Their remarkable achievements have earned them the honor of representing both Euroa Secondary College and the Hume Region at the prestigious State athletics competition scheduled for Monday, October 16, at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne. The entire Euroa Secondary College community is thrilled for Matilda and Danny as they prepare to compete at the State Athletics event. Their dedication, hard work and outstanding performances have propelled them to this elite level of competition, and they are sure to make their school proud on the state stage. Special thanks are extended to Mr. Bott and Mrs. Saxon for their invaluable support and guidance, ensuring that the students were well-prepared and able to shine at the Hume Region Athletics event. Euroa Secondary College looks forward to the upcoming State Athletics competition and wishes Matilda and Danny the very best as they represent their school and region on this prestigious platform. Euroa Secondary College Regional Athletic results: Second - Ashlea Antonis - Female - Age: 14 - Girls 400 Metre 1:13.72 Fifth - Shayna-Rose Buckle - Female - Age: 15 - Girls Discus Throw 1 kg 17.59m Sixth Leila Creevey - Female - Age: 15 - Girls Long Jump Pit 1 3.85m Addison Godsmark - Male - Age: 14 - Boys - Second - 100 Metre 13.39 Second - 200 Metre 26.54 Second - Long Jump Pit 5.51m Second - Joel Hamill - Male - Age: 15 - Boys - Javelin Throw 700 g 27.21m Matilda Kubeil - Female - Age: 14 - Girls First -100 Metre 15.55 Second - Long Jump Pit 2 4.22m Connor Peterson - Male - Age: 18 - Boys - Second - Javelin Throw 800 gram 18.00m Fourth - 1500 Metre 5:50.28 Macey Ross - Female - Age: 16 - Third - Discus Throw 1 kg C 21.87m Second - Javelin Throw 500 g RW 17.38m Fourth - Angus Rowe - Male - Age: 15 - Boys -High Jump Mat 1 1.55m Sixth - Larni Shiner - Female - Age: 16 - Girls - Shot Put 3 kg C 7.70m Oliver Swain - Male - Age: 14 - Boys - Sixth - 800 Metre 2:37.96 Third -400 Metre 1:04.56 Sixth - Hannah Taylor-White - Female - Age: 13 - Girls - 12-13 Shot Put 3 kg C 7.70m Scarlett Trotter - Female - Age: 15 -Girls Fifth - Shot Put 3 kg C 9.16m Seventh - Javelin Throw 500 g RW 15.86m Third - Macey Watson - Female - Age: 14 - Girls - 200 Metre 32.44 Danny Williams - Male - Age: 16 - Boys - First - 800 Metre 2:15.03 Second - 400 Metre 59.99
