by swas shannon | Feb 8, 2022 | Athlete Story
You could say it has been a Glory-ous season for former South West Academy of Sport soccer player Natasha Rigby, who has wrapped up her first term as captain of Perth Glory. The Margaret River-raised soccer star stepped into Sam Kerr’s boots at the beginning of the...
by Bernice Butlion | Jan 25, 2022 | Athlete Story, News
There is nothing better than crossing the finish line in first place – except doing so knowing you’ve run a faster time than anyone your age in Western Australia. Ever. Just ask junior athletics star Thomas Cross, who has been etching his name into the history books...
by swas shannon | Jan 21, 2022 | Athlete Story
WA under-20 soccer player of the year Charlie Betts Jnr is one of a growing number of former South West Academy of Sport athletes whose talent has opened the door to opportunities on and off the sports field through a US college scholarship. The WA Premier Leagues...
by swas shannon | Jan 21, 2022 | Athlete Story
There are goals. And then there is conquering The Right – a massive wall of water off Western Australia’s south coast. Surfing the infamous wave took former South West Academy of Sport athlete Laura Macaulay three years of careful planning and practice. Her...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Football, News
A record three South West Academy of Sport football players were drafted into the AFL this year, highlighting the organisation’s growing reputation as a regional sporting talent development powerhouse. Brady Hough was signed to West Coast, Jye Amiss became a Docker...
by Bernice Butlion | Nov 30, 2021 | Athlete Story, Individual Athlete, News
Superfast swimmer Alex Saffy has been delivered a $10,000 boost on his journey to Paris 2024 – this year’s Wally Foreman Foundation Scholarship. The 16-year-old “Bunbury Bullet” was recently announced the recipient of the honour at the annual WAIS awards and will...
