Junior Pirates show their skills at Bendigo Classic

By Matthew Kappos

Jan 30, 2025

The Bendigo Junior Classic was held from Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27 and Echuca Pirates sides were in the thick of the action.

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Eighteen Pirates sides from under-12s to under-18s took part in the three-day tournament against sides from across the state.

Echuca’s two under-12 girls sides scored the best results among the locals, both teams qualifying for the finals stage.

The division one side went undefeated in pool A in the group stage, before defeating Wodonga Wolves in the semi-final 31-24.

The Pirates weren’t able to get past Traralgon T-Birds in the grand final, finishing in the runner-up position.

The division two under-12s girls qualified for the last four with a 4-1 record, but were eliminated by Bendigo at the semi-final stage.

The other finalist for the Pirates was the under-16 boys division one (championship) side which made the semi-final.

By Matthew Kappos

Cadet sports journalist

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