Summer Knowles in action.  File photo courtesy of Click InFocus.

Nepean Hockey Association junior representative Summer Knowles (Caroline Chisolm Catholic College, Glenmore Park) has been selected in the All-Australian Girls Team, following her performances for NSW at the 2024 School Sport Australia Hockey Championships..

Summer was a key player for the NSW 15 Years & Under Girl’s team throughout the tournament, as NSW recorded the following results to win the bronze medal.

NSW down 2-1 to WA, NSW 4-2 over VIC, NSW 3-1 over TAS, NSW down 4-1 to QLD, NSW 1-1 with ACT, NSW 1-0 over SA. Bronze Medal game – NSW 4-2 over ACT.

Summer’s path to the NSW All Schools team followed two days of hockey action between Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC), Combined High Schools (CHS) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS), which featured multiple games against each other over the course of the two days, along with multiple skill sessions.

Summer was subsequently selected for the NSW combined team and announced as vice captain.

The All-Australian team is a merit team and does not play in further tournaments.