KILDARE Catholic College continued their recent dominance of the Preston Butcher Cup with a 9-4 win over Mater Dei Catholic College in Monday's finals.
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Kildare led 5-2 at halftime and went on with the job after the break to secure the cup for the fourth straight year.
Bella McDermott, Lucy Anderson and Ella McFarlane led the way for the victors against a young and quick Mater Dei outfit expected to pose a significant challenge in coming years.
"All 13 players in our side were very even and that was what helped us, we had a very strong and even squad," coach Michael Mack said.
"The first half was a real arm wrestle and they (Mater Dei) have a really quick and young side that will be a big threat in the next few years."
Mack said the authorities have done a terrific job in ensuring some school sport can get off the ground this year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
"It's good that we've got to play a fair bit of sport together, they've done a great job of accommodating it despite coronavirus," he said.
"It's a shame that people and other students can't come along and watch the game, that's the frustrating part, but they've still loved the chance to play some sport and represent their school."
"That was the fourth year in a row we've won it. Bella McDermott, Lucy Anderson and Ella McFarlane.
Mack highlighted Ash Reynoldson, Cleo Buttifant and Jessica Wendt as among the standouts for Mater Dei.
"Mater Dei are going to be a very difficult side to beat over the next few years," he said.
Wagga Wagga High School and The Riverina Anglican College finished third and fourth respectively, followed by Kooringal High School and Wagga Wagga Christian College.
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