A congratulations is in order for eight of Maleny’s under twelve soccer players who were recently selected to play in the annual Glasshouse District team.

Playing for the girls were Eireann Devlin, Ruby Donoghoe, Courtney Cauley, Jade Graham, Afrikah Mcgladrigan and Suzy Wootton. And, for the boys, Kai Chapman and Matthew Newman.

These skilled and determined youngsters played six games over two days at the Buderim field last week and each were fun, exciting and fast-paced.

Spectators were kept on the edge of their seats as the girls and boys played their best for the winning title. They all demonstrated excellent teamwork and had a lot of fun. Needless to say, we are all looking forward to next year’s trials.

Out of the district competition, Ruby Donoghoe and Afrikah McGladrigan were then selected to play in the “All Stars” play-off match. The All Stars consists of twenty-four girl players and of these, twelve were to be selected to represent the Regional team.

A special note of recognition goes to Afrikah McGladrigan who, with her natural skills and outstanding speed and agility, made it into the Regional team. We wish Affi and the girls all the best this season.

Keep up the good work, Maleny!