Team photo courtesy of Nepean Hockey Association.

JOSH Newell, Junior Rep Convenor for the Nepean Hockey Association (NHA), reports the Nepean U12s Mixed representative team put in an impressive display at the Metropolitan South West (MSW) Hockey Association’s Macarthur Regional Complex on Sunday, August 17, walking away with the silver medal after a full day of hockey.

The Nepean team, made up of 15 enthusiastic players – Alice, Benson, Aisake, Archie, Noah, Carter, Cruz, George, Jacob, Brandon, Chase, Tyla, Arya, Hunter, and Vivaan – represented all of Nepean’s registered clubs with pride. Guided by Coach Mell Brewin and Manager Josh Newell, the squad showed just how much they’ve developed over the past few weeks and their hard work and commitment translated into strong performances across the carnival.

After starting strongly with back-to-back wins, Nepean showed resilience in a hard-fought draw and a narrow loss, before bouncing back with a solid 1–0 victory to secure their place in the Grand Final. Despite going down 3-0 in the decider, the team left the field holding their heads high, proud of their silver medal finish.

The growth and development of the players throughout the past few weeks was clear to see, with every child contributing to the team’s success. Coach Mell Brewin praised the group’s effort and teamwork, whilst Manager Josh Newell thanked parents and supporters for their commitment to making the day possible.

The Nepean U12s Mixed team not only achieved a fantastic result but also showed the strength of the region’s hockey future.

The day’s schedule was packed, with six matches across multiple associations:

3-0 win over Parkes, 2-0 win over Sydney East Girls, 0-0 draw with Sydney East Boys # 1, 1-0 loss to Sydney East Boys # 2, 1-0 win over Metropolitan South West, Grand Final: 3-0 loss to Sydney East Boys # 2.