Athletics

Fassifern Fangs put fun into Park2Park fundraising

THE Fassifern Fangs will continue a fine tradition of community involvement when they line up in Sunday’s 20th Park2Park events in Ipswich. Previous groups with quirky names like the Fangs include the Frosty Frogs, Ipswich Slow Coaches, Trainin...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Cadel on track for bright athletics future

UP-and-coming Dugandan athlete Cadel Bennie is normally more comfortable representing his school and region in cross country. However, Cadel’s latest success on the track showed he is also a middle distance runner with a bright future. Cadel was...

David Lems

20 Dec 2023

Sport

Good sport Emmett appreciates support

BOONAH State School talent Emmett Rasmussen highlighted his sporting camaraderie reflecting on his wonderful efforts in year 6. Emmett rated his favourite moment finishing alongside good mate George at the swimming age championships. “I have never...

David Lems

20 Dec 2023

Sport

Boonah award winners with ‘outstanding’ qualities

SOME of Fassifern’s most dedicated and versatile achievers were honoured with recent Boonah State High School sporting awards. Boonah State High Head of HPE Jai Yong Gee was full of praise for this year’s standout performers. “They are all...

David Lems

01 Nov 2023

Sport

Ann’s pride helping athletes in many ways

IPSWICH Little Athletics life member Ann Bell likes to stay out of the spotlight. However, she is happy to share the benefits of young people starting a new season of multi-faceted competition this month. “I truly believe that children should be...

David Lems

11 Oct 2023

Sport

Boonah student on course for balanced future

CROSS country achiever Eledhwen Wilson is adopting a balanced approach to life after school having been rewarded in her latest athletic challenge. Eledhwen, 18, came fifth at the recent Queensland championships at Hervey Bay, providing a satisfying...

David Lems

02 Aug 2023

Sport

Boonah State High siblings on different courses to success

BOONAH State High siblings Eledhwen and Beren Wilson have contrasting approaches to their country cross achievements, living in a “perfect” place. Year 12 student Eledhwen is focused on training and eager to pursue higher level athletic goals...

David Lems

10 May 2023

Sport

Athletic newcomer in top form for nationals

BOONAH State High sports co-captain Mitchell McNiven is showing incredible potential in such a short time fulfilling his athletic dreams. After his first attempt at 400m running in school competition last year, McNiven has qualified for next month’s...

David Lems

29 Mar 2023

Fassifern Guardian

Fassifern sporting pride rises above 2022 challenges

Reflecting on the amazing year we had, Guardian sports editor DAVID LEMS has compiled an A-Z of achievements, milestones and memorable moments featuring some wonderful people.

David Lems

21 Dec 2022

Sport

Versatile Ruby has shining All Star qualities

MULTI-talented Boonah teenager Ruby Stanford has the stamina and determination to match her diverse skills. Ruby, 13, has just been named in the Australian Under-14 All Stars indoor netball team after representing Queensland in Springvale, Victori...

David Lems

14 Dec 2022

Sport

Athletic Abbey sets new standards at national titles

PEAK Crossing State School year 6 student Abbey Crocker has every reason to keep training with her beautiful smile. She is still beaming with pride after a wonderful sporting feat. Abbey achieved her best athletic results winning the 11 years discus...

David Lems

14 Dec 2022

Fassifern Guardian

Identical twins are joint Boonah champions

BEING identical twins can have many advantages, especially in sport. One of those is being recognised together for outstanding efforts. That’s the case with Boonah State School brothers Sam and Declan Walsh who were recently presented with the Errol...

David Lems

14 Dec 2022

Sport

Junior Boonah State High stars running on with higher goals

WHEN it comes to tackling a variety of sports, two Boonah State High School award winners are leading the way. Junior Sportswoman of the Year Indi Jorgensen was honoured for her efforts representing Boonah at Met West level in netball, touch...

David Lems

23 Nov 2022

Sport

Athletic Boonah High students to build on state efforts

BOONAH State High students Mitchell McNiven and Logan Hay pursued different paths on their way to the latest Queensland School Sport Track and Field Championships. However, the promising Year 11 duo share a common athletic goal having represented...

David Lems

02 Nov 2022

Sport

Boonah school champion tackles cross country challenges

HAVING recently tackled the mud-laden, shoe removing state titles course, Eledhwen Wilson knows how challenging cross country running can be. However, the Boonah State High School female champion has retained a positive attitude as she surges ahead...

David Lems

10 Aug 2022

Sport

On your marks for return of popular carnival

FRESH from another successful Park2Park program, the regional athletics focus switches to the 39th Ipswich Winter Carnival. The tradition-rich carnival on August 21 gives competitors an opportunity to measure their progress and share in the...

David Lems

10 Aug 2022

Fassifern Guardian

Boonah school values beneficial link to regional clubs

WITH an athletics carnival and regional Gala Day to excite his students this semester, Boonah State School principal Mark Winrow promotes a range of fine qualities. Winrow and his teachers encourage four core values - being caring, curious...

David Lems

20 Jul 2022

Sport

World class duo back Ipswich’s Park2Park events

ONE proud Ipswich athlete is on course to finally achieve a long-held goal representing Australia. The other elite regional performer is returning to higher level competition having previously excelled at world championships.

David Lems

08 Jun 2022

Fassifern Guardian

Beaudesert Bullet: “I’m going to stop at nothing to be the best”

You might recognise her from the Beaudesert Woolworths but Riley Day, 21, was a face on everyone’s television screens after her blistering run in the women’s 200m semi-finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday morning.

Ivy Mullins

04 Aug 2021