There were three different sports on offer across three different locations in Canberra on Friday 30 April, as the MacKillop Championships took centre stage in rugby league, netball and hockey.

More than 60 students represented Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) at the championships, all vying for a spot on their respective MacKillop teams.

The SCS teams came up against the diocese of Canberra/Goulburn, Parramatta, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong.

The chosen MacKillop teams will advance to NSW Primary School Sports Association (PSSA) carnivals in their respective sports and age groups.

Rugby League

The frosty morning kicked off with the rugby league trials for the 11-years and Opens teams at Southwell Park.

Cobi Ryan-Last, from St Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Daceyville, was a standout on the day, securing her position in the rugby league under 11’s team.

Her skill and speed didn’t go unnoticed by selectors and she will continue along SCS’ representative sports pathway to the NSW PSSA Rugby League Championships in Kiama from 1 June to 3 June.

“I put all my effort in that last game and I’m really happy that I made the side,” Cobi said.

Eight SCS representatives made the MacKillop team, a fantastic achievement by those students and Cobi says they all feel “very supported, as everyone knows each other and they all work well together.”

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School student, Sydney Israel, heard his name get called out at the end of the day.

“The day went really well and it was fun,” Sydney said.

Playing out of position for most of the day, Sydney was one of six SCS players to be selected to the team.

“It’s good because most of my …