On April 7, Lucas Bellette and Marshall Lees from Corowa High School competed at the NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Championships.
Lucas showcased exceptional determination, securing 20th place in the Boys 15 Years 100m Breaststroke with a remarkable time of 1:32.83 — slicing an impressive 5.08 seconds off his previous best from the regional carnival - an outstanding achievement.
Meanwhile, Marshall Lees powered through the Boys 13 Years 100m Breaststroke, finishing in 15th place with a time of 1:33.19, narrowly missing his personal best but demonstrating great form and perseverance.
Corowa High School Principal, Joanne Bellette, praised both students, highlighting their commitment and pride in representing both their school and the Riverina association, saying their achievements truly deserve recognition and applause.
Earlier in the month, on April 2, students from St Mary’s Primary School, Corowa, also took to the state stage at the NSWCPS Championships.
Ethan Teh-Macpherson competed in the Junior (8-10 years) 50m Breaststroke, proudly representing his school and the Wagga Wagga MacKillop Diocese. Ethan was the youngest swimmer in his field at just nine years old, placing 10th with a personal best. He also contested the 9 Years 50m Freestyle, placing 13th out of 16, and gained valuable experience on the big stage.
Austin Lees, also from St Mary’s, swam in the Senior Boys 12-13 Years 50m Breaststroke, securing 14th place and representing both his school and the MacKillop Diocese with enthusiasm and pride. A fantastic effort by both young athletes!
Adding to the Riverina’s strong showing, Samuel Bellette from Corowa Public School represented both his school and the NSW Riverina team at the PSSA Championships, held at Sydney Olympic Park on April 10 and 11.
Samuel stood out in his favourite event, the 50m Breaststroke, earning a 15th place finish out of a tough field of 40 swimmers — a commendable result at such a high level of competition.
A huge congratulations to all of our region’s swimmers for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding efforts in representing their schools and communities on the state stage!
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