Junee North Public School’s league tag side has claimed the Trent Barrett Shield.
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The school’s year three and four side kicked off the tournament with an 8-4 win over South Wagga, before claiming victories over Tumut, Albury and Griffith to reach the final.
Junee North drew with North Wagga in the final 12-12 and was awarded the title due to scoring first.
Torah Newman was voted player of the final, after excelling both in attack and cover defence.
Defensive wingers Maggie Hawke and Mattie Makeham were highly effective defensive stoppers, while Aimee White scored numerous crucial tries.
Shallan Wright led the defensive line on the field and ran the ball strongly.
The boys year three and four side also made the finals, registering two wins, one draw and loss while finishing among the top 16 teams in the Riverina.
Strong contributors included Luke Moon, Jaxson Allen, Ryan Crowder and Bailey Willis.