March 10, 2023
History was made at the annual “Reef & Beef Challenge” rugby league match on Saturday … the first time in the Wondai Wolves’ long and proud history that an A Grade women’s team has run out on to a field wearing its jersey.
A pre-season challenge game against the Noosa Pirates was played at Wondai Sportsground last year, but that game featured the South Burnett Eagles.
This year, the Pirates faced off against the Wolves and competed for the inaugural Margaret Holding Memorial Cup and a $500 cash prize.
Margaret, who died late last year, was a Wolves stalwart but, fittingly, the Holding family also have connections with the Pirates.
Both teams stood silently for a minute’s silence in tribute to Margaret ahead of the kick-off.
The game was played in three 20-minute “thirds” due to the extremely hot weather.
The Wolves were ahead at the end of each stanza: 12-4, 28-8 and 36-16 at full-time.
Bianca Holt, who scored five tries for the Wolves, was named Player of The Match.
Other Wondai tries were scored by Jacintha Geia and Traevonnah Fisher. Fisher kicked four conversions.
Wolves’ captain / coach Brittany Holding – Margaret’s granddaughter – was presented with the Memorial Cup in a moving ceremony at the end of the game.
The Wolves aim to field Under 14s, Under 16s, Under 18s and Open women’s teams in the 2023 Wide Bay competition, which will kick off in April.
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Kingaroy Red Ants
The Kingaroy Red Ants hosted the Across The Waves club from Bundaberg in a pre-season challenge match on Saturday evening at T.J. O’Neill Oval.
The game was played in four 20-minute quarters, with the ATW Tigers fielding separate teams for each half.
At full-time, the Red Ants claimed victory 22-6.
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Ken Mills Dinner
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At Nanango
Trial games between Nanango and Murgon Under 8s (6:00pm), Under 10s (6:45pm) and Under 12s (7:45pm) were due to be played at Stags Oval in Nanango on Friday night.
