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Chrysanthe Hawken – NZ Touch rep
Robbie McFarlane – Sportsman of the year for athletics and rugby.
Emma North – NZ Underwater hockey rep
Gus Berger – Shearing
Senior Mixed Touch – Team of the Year
Jaden Takiari – Baseball junior NZ representative player
Sebastian Smith – NZ Gymsport representative
The Mahurangi College Sports Blues Awards were held last month to celebrate high performing students who represented the area in their sport of choice.
Director of sport Karlie Stanbra said the new format of the event, held as an awards dinner at the Stables Restaurant, was well received by recipients and families.
Special guest speaker, Olympic weightlifter Richie Patterson, shared his personal journey – speaking about how resilience in sport was crucial for personal growth.
A range of sports were included in the from athletics through to water sports, badminton, baseball, rock climbing and shearing.
Highest honours were received by U19 Underwater Hockey World Champions Rowan Buick and Emma North, as sportswomen of the year, and Robbie McFarlane as sportsman of the year.
The college senior mixed touch team was named team of the year for winning the Auckland regional championships in May this year.
Stanbra thanked sponsors Magnetism Solutions, The Boat Works, McMahon Builders, Full Spectrum, Warkworth Fitness Centre, Warkworth ITM, Kowhai Physio, Warkworth Engraving, Trinity Chiropractic, Ingrid Yoga and Plant Love NZ.
For full awards see mahurangi.school.nz/sport-award-winners
