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Next generation provides exciting future for Ipswich school

AS the last Ipswich State High School (ISHS) team prepares for their Renouf Shield grand final, the future looks bright for more schoolboy rugby league success. ISHS’s Year 8 side tackles Keebra Park in their title decider next week after beating...

Valuable lessons for Ipswich teams in finals

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) teacher and coach Jono Dore is as motivated as his players having guided his teams to top four finishes for six years and been in consecutive grand finals. Tomorrow’s (Thursday) Langer Reserves semi-final against...

Huge win at right time propels Ipswich into final

REGARDLESS how his team fared in last night’s Langer Cup semi-final, Josh Bretherton was proud of the commitment shown to make another playoff series. Ipswich State High School (ISHS)’s senior side rebounded from a previous week’s 48-6 loss to...

Ipswich coach refocuses after national schoolboy success

FRESH from “a truly special” Queensland achievement, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton had little time to celebrate. He was straight back into the pressure-cooker Langer Cup Schoolboys competition where...

Ipswich State High teams focus on making finals

HEADING into the business end of the season, Ipswich State High School (ISHS) coach Shane Harris is confident a number of teams are well placed to qualify for finals. Regular Walters Cup (year 10) coach Harris has been working with Langer Reserves...

Qld reward for dedicated Ipswich coach

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) Director of Rugby League Josh Bretherton is well used to encouraging students on their path to representative and NRL careers. Now it’s his turn to enjoy a major opportunity. After previous stints working with...

Captain’s statement inspires Ipswich Langer Cup success

IPSWICH State High School (ISHS) Langer Cup captain Xzavier Timoteo knew his side had to “make a statement” against Marsden to keep their top five final hopes alive. He welcomed the exciting battle where ISHS delivered their first win in an...

Ipswich school teams focus on early tests at Reserve

AFTER a mixed bag of opening results, four Ipswich State High School (ISHS) rugby league teams have a huge opportunity to make an impact in today’s latest elite competition matches. ISHS’s Langer Cup, Langer Reserves and Walters Cup sides are...

Olympian inspires Bremer State High students

PATRICK Johnson was nearly impossible to catch on the track. But during his recent visit to Ipswich, a group of high school students were quick to catch every word of the former Olympic sprinter’s captivating story. Students from the Ipswich...

Kuli’s timely inspiration at champion Ipswich school

FROM a “shy, gentle giant” at Ipswich State High School (ISHS) to playing in the National Rugby League competition, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki provides inspiration for the next generation. Finefeuiaki, popularly known as Kuli, offered some timely...

History-making Ipswich school launches new season

AS Ipswich State High’s Open girls’ team prepares its national title defence, the schoolboys’ sides are also looking to create more rugby league history. Ipswich State High School (ISHS) has the enviable record of being the first secondary...

Consistent Addison a versatile achiever

ENJOYING a well-deserved break from athletics, busy Ipswich sporting allrounder Addison Hayne is already tackling new sporting pursuits. Addison has started playing Aussie rules with the Ipswich Eagles along with netball at school and with Western...

Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

Father-son share Ipswich football loyalty

FORMER Ipswich Knights captain and coach Stewart Drinkeld is happy spending time on the sidelines watching football these days. After many years as a leading player for the Knights, Lions and Strikers before coaching regional teams, Drinkeld still...

Hannah invites community to engage in hockey fun

AS an aspiring teacher, Hannah Simpson is excited about her new Ipswich Hockey role working with regional schools. Simpson, 18, has been appointed Community Engagement Officer where she will lead and coordinate the association’s school programs to...

Ipswich’s record-breaking multi-class athletes impress

THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s reputation as a state powerhouse has continued to grow in recent months. A dedicated group of multi-class athletes are making an invaluable contribution to the Ipswich club’s ongoing success. They include...

Rosewood athletes hope to be at school soon

ROSEWOOD Little Athletics centre manager Kyrlie Thomson deserves a gold medal for her leadership during a tough five months. However, she hopes an important meeting in the near future provides a much-needed boost. After a season without access to...

Wise advice behind Ipswich club’s outstanding successes

IPSWICH athletics supremo Vic Pascoe has little trouble keeping motivated as he leads one of Queensland’s most successful clubs. “As president I believe it is the athletes, parents and supporters plus their coaches who have made this club to be...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au