Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and Kelvin Grove State College were the big winners of grand final day

PBC SHS edged out Kelvin Grove 1-nil in the boys’ thriller, with the decisive goal coming from the boot of Sam Butler.

But Kelvin Grove did break through to claim the girls decider in a commanding 5-1 triumph over Cairns SHS.

Marnie Cavanagh and Meadow Cruden were both two goal heroes, while Emma Messner-Gul’s strike into the back of the net completed KG’s assault.

For Cairns, Ava Hansen made the score sheet with her successful strike.

Both games featured outstanding team and individual performances, with PBC SHS’s Archie Matthews being named boys Player of the Final while Kelvin Grove’s Messner-Gul snared the girls’ grand final Player of the Match.

The finals at Wolves FC were a culmination of a wonderful state wide competition which featured fierce competition, sportsmanship and school pride.

Earlier in the semi-finals, Palm Beach won through to the decider after a 2-nil win courtesy of goals from Tyrese Bake and Nate Bruni, while Kelvin Grove booked their ticket to the final with a comprehensive 6–1 win over Kawana Waters State College.

For KG goals were scored by Milan Osbourne, Redon Naite, Cooper Palm, Bepo Mohseni, Karim Naguib. Aiden Gul netted the only goal for Kawana.

In the girls, Cairns SHS cruised into the final with a 5–0 victory over Varsity State College,

led by goals from Yui Akiyoshi, Yasmin Wyld-Hill, Alisha Mays, and a brace from Peyton

Rose.

Kelvin Grove then reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Chancellor

State College, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time.

Emma Messner-Gul and Bronte Pennells were the goal scorers in regular play.

The third place playoffs in the boys saw Kawana Waters and Cairns SHS play out a 1–1 draw after goals from Kane Duffey and Sam Freeland respectively.

“The tournament once again highlighted the strength and depth of school football in

Queensland,’’ said one of the competition’s co-ordinator, Jason Tobin.

“With outstanding individual performances, team spirit, and memorable moments throughout, the Bill Turner Cup continues to be a critical pathway in the development of

young footballers.’’

Originally published as Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and Kelvin Grove State College were the big winners of grand final day