RUTHERFORD HIGH LAWN BOWLS TEAM

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—When you think about school sport, lawn bowls may not be the first sport that comes to mind, but it is certainly front of mind at Rutherford Technology High School. James Allerton, Jeremy Bourke and Koby Kattau last month took out the gold medal in the Combined High Schools Lawn Bowls State finals that was held over two days at Glenbrook Bowling Club. Rutherford THS knocked out the reigning champions Dapto HS in a tight 13-10 semi-final after topping their pool. In the final they were up against Blaxland HS and won the match 20-3. Koby was team captain and his performance saw him announced as 'most valuable player' for the final. The boys have been playing lawn bowls since year 7 and have developed the skills of patience, tactics and teamwork. This win comes after months of intense practice with coach David Connaughton at Greta Workers Bowling Club. This win was historic for Rutherford Technology High School, it was the first time the school has made the state final in any sport let alone winning a state final. Congratulations James, Jeremy and Koby you have made your school and community so proud.