HARRY Wesley from Taree West Public School was a member of the NSW PSSA State team that won the Australian Schools Touch Championships at Morwell in Victoria after defeating arch rivals Queensland 5-3 in the grand final.
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NSW chalked up some very impressive victories over the other States and territories, scoring 109 touchdowns while only conceding 13 in their seven games before the grand final success over Queensland.
Queensland held this crown for six long years and were always going to be tough but the NSW side proved too strong in the end.
Harry was simply outstanding throughout the tournament, scoring four tries in the opening game against Victoria and 12 tries overall as a middle.
Harry also received a man of the match award from the Queensland team in their preliminary game.
NSW finished second on the overall standings but it was enough to book a final spot and another chance at their old foe.
In the final Queensland led 3-2 at half time and were looking good but NSW never gave up and clawed their way back with an outstanding display of touch footy.
Harry's mum and dad Gill and Mick and brother and sister Callum and Renae all travelled down to Victoria to watch him.
Harry plays touch in the Taree junior competition.