The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) played host to the 2019 Your Local Club Academy Games across April 12-14.
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More than 1100 athletes and their families travelled from 11 Regional Academies throughout NSW to compete in the tournament held throughout the region.
The Hunter Academy of Sport had major success over the weekend, with all of their squads showing a high level of talent and skill against strong opposition.
In netball, both Division 1 and 2 HAS netballers had a great weekend, playing hard and strong throughout the entirety of the competition.
Both teams had many notable wins against their academy counterparts, with Jemma Lucas named the MVP for Division 1 and Meg Southcombe for Division 2.
The HAS golfers faced fierce competition across Pacific Dunes and Belmont Golf Clubs. Jasmine Vesper placed first in the Girl's Gross scoring, with fellow team mate Katlyn Van Zyl first in the Girls Nett score.
In boys hockey, the A-side faced a tough final against Western Region for the second year in a row, coming out with a 2-0 win to take home first place. Brad Fletcher was awarded MVP for the team.
In touch football, the HAS boys were knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual winners Central Coast.
The HAS girls softball side faced tough competition over the weekend, but managed to walk away with fourth place. The HAS boys had a great weekend, winning their tournament.
The boys AFL side played an exhibition and beat Central Coast 26-6. The boys ranged from 9-12 years old.
The HAS girls played their first tournament together, working unified and to each other's strengths across the weekend. They all showed exceptional skill and talent, with big games against tough counterparts from across the state. The girls finished in seventh place, with many of the athletes catching the eye of NSW State Selectors.
The HAS Tennis squad had their first tournament as a team at the Games with the squad performed brilliantly with great results and fighting spirit in all matches won, or lost. The HAS squad finished with the following results: Isaac Elson- 2nd in U12 Singles and U12 Doubles; Lleyton Richards- 1st in U16 Singles and Under16 Doubles; Frederic Heslin- 2nd in U16 Singles and Under16 Doubles; Tylah Nicholls- 1st in U12 Singles and U12 Doubles.
