HISTORY was made on Friday 16 August when the Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills under 14s league tag team became the first ever female Raiders team to qualify for a grand final.

In a thrilling and closely contested match, the Raiders girls demonstrated remarkable composure to secure a hard-fought 6-0 victory in their Tier 1 semi-final.

This win was particularly significant as it marked the first time the Raiders had defeated the Breakers, who had maintained an undefeated record throughout the season.

The defining moment of the contest came in the opening minutes.

Raiders player Bree Butt displayed impressive speed and agility to score the game’s sole try.

Jayla Jolley successfully kicked the conversion, adding another two points to her team’s tally.

Raiders co-coach Amanda Butler told News Of The Area the win was “extremely special”.

“It was an extremely close game tonight and every time we play the Breakers, it is always tough on both ends,” she said.

The Raiders team this season has consisted of Jayla Jolley, Eva Butler, Ayla Green, Finlay Goodear, Bree Butt, Nadia Bligh, Skylah Higgins, Stella Pickering, Ila Barker, Lilli Ireland, Amaya Barker, Zahli Allport and Grace Brodrick (absent from Friday’s game), led by co-coaches Dylan Clarke and Amanda Butler.

The grand final will be held in two weeks.

By Kim AMBROSE