More than 250 of Northern NSW’s best young footballers were at Coffs Harbour International Stadium earlier this month for the annual Telstra State Championships.
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Northern NSW Football’s (NNSWF) seven member zones contested the state championships for boys in both the 11 and 12 years divisions. The member zones included Newcastle, Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Northern Inland, Mid North Coast, North Coast and Far North Coast, as well as 10 years and 11 years Emerging Jets sides.
Representing the Northern Inland were players from Coonabarabran, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Armidale
Gunnedah’s contingent featured Vitorio Sardinha, Connor Budden, Jayln Muggleton (U11) and Charlie Lawrence (U12).
Defending champions Newcastle Football reclaimed its title in both the 11 and 12 years divisions following the final day of the Telstra State Championships for boys.
Northern NSW Football technical director Michael Browne said all players benefited from the tough three-day tournament.
“I’d like to congratulate all the teams who took part this weekend,” Browne said.
“From my perspective it’s not important to which teams that win, I am more interested in the promising players and how they try to play.”
Gunnedah and District Junior Soccer Association games continue this weekend.
