Mareeba primary schools go head-to-head in soccer cup

SOCCER stars from Mareeba State School and St Thomas’ School took to the field last week for the school’s annual Wayne Srhoj Cup.

The winning Mareeba State School girls team

Both teams went head-to-head, with Mareeba State School taking out both games with the girls winning 5-nil and the boys winning 9-nil.

Wayne Srhoj, who watched on from the sidelines, said that he was humbled by having an annual game named after himself and enjoyed watching the students play against each other.

“Mr Daniel Samanes (MSS Sports teacher) set the event up about 17 years ago and he thought it would be a good concept getting the two schools to compete against each other,” he said.

The winning boys team from Mareeba State School

“I hope that it continues every year and tat gives the kids an opportunity to participate in that fun rivalry.

“I think that all sports in a team environment is important, and it helps the kids in different situations amongst different people.” The annual game is set to continue every year as a way for students to challenge each other and stay active.