Comet Bay College claim hat trick in Eagles Schoolboys CupThursday, August 25, 2016 - 10:38 AM

The recent Eagles Schoolboys Cup Grand Final presented an exciting opportunity for both competing schools.

For Comet Bay College, it was the chance to create history and win their third consecutive grand final. For Mazenod College, the opportunity to avenge last year’s grand final defeat at the hands of Comet Bay and claim their first title since 2001.

In the 33rd year of the competition, over 150 teams and 4,000 lower school students from across Western Australia competed in a quality competition that represents a significant partnership between West Australian Football Commission and the West Coast Eagles.

In what was a very tight contest for three quarters, a 5 goal to nothing last quarter by Comet Bay saw them win their third consecutive grand final proving too strong for Mazenod College, running out victors by 39 points.

Kyle Peachey (Comet Bay College) and Jai Teale (Mazenod College) were presented with the footballs used in the match as recognition for being their school best players in the grand final.

The Ross Davis Medal was awarded to Deon Welhan from Comet Bay College for his outstanding performances throughout the competition.

WAFC Manager of School and Junior Competitions Darren Davis said the West Australian Football Commission was fortunate to have a wonderful program partner in the West Coast Eagles and thanked them for their continued strong support of WA football.

“The WAFC continues to work closely with the school community in designing and implementing quality football education and participation programs. School sport is integral to the health of the game in WA. On behalf of the WAFC can I take this opportunity to thank all of the staff who play a role in the delivery of school football. Your time, commitment and passion are greatly appreciated,” he said.

2016 Year 8/9 Eagles Schoolboys Cup Results

GRAND FINAL:

Comet Bay College            0.2          2.5           4.6         9.9          (63)

Mazenod College                2.0          2.0          4.0          4.0          (24)  

Best Comet Bay College: Kyle Peachey, Clifton Stack, Connor Avery, Bodie Kitchingman, Deon Welhan

Best Mazenod College: Jai Teale, Jayden Wood, Dylan Brockbernd, Nathan O’Connor, Ethan Shardlow

Ross Davis Medal: Deon Welhan (Comet Bay College)

SEMI FINALS:

Comet Bay College 5.3 (33) b CBC Fremantle 4.4 (28)

Mazenod College 10.5 (65) b John XX111 College 10.2 (62)

QUARTER FINALS:

Comet Bay College 9.4 (58) b Corpus Christi College 4.4 (29)

CBC Fremantle 16.9 (105) b Clontarf ABoroginal College 3.4 (22)

Mazenod College 9.7 (61) b Ellenbrook Secondary College 3.5 (23)

John XX111 College 11.9 (75) b Irene McCormack Catholic College 0.2 (2)

ELIMINATION FINAL:

Mazenod College 9.19 (73) b Sacred Heart College 3.0 (18)