SQUASH siblings Dylan and Jaida Wigley have been selected to represent the North Coast in squash at the Combined High Schools State Titles in Sydney in July, where they will compete against other regions of NSW.

The selection process took place at the district titles in Korora, where they represented Orara High School.

Orara High School teacher Mr Green provided insights into how the event unfolded.

“Students from Orara High School represented their school in the Mid North Coast Squash Knockout at Coffs Harbour Swim and Squash Centre.

“Eight students from years 7, 8 and 10 played against various schools from across the region.

“Unfortunately, Orara was knocked out in the first round of the teams event by the eventual winners.

“The girls team lost to Grafton High School and the boys team lost to Dorrigo High School.”

The event served as a platform for organisers to select players for the North Coast team where players from Port Macquarie also vied for spots in the squad.

Jaida Wigley, in Year 7, emerged victorious in all of her matches, and was selected to play at number one for the North Coast.

Meanwhile, Dylan Wigley, from Year 8, won all his matches except when facing the formidable Sebastian Williams from CHEC (Coffs Harbour Education Campus) in Year 11, who remained undefeated throughout the day and will spearhead the North Coast team at number one.

“In the individual matches which were played to 11 points, Jaida and Dylan Wigley were selected to play for North Coast.

“Both students will attend the next level of competition which will be held in Thornleigh, Sydney in the coming weeks.

“A big congratulations to all the students who attended, especially the ones with little experience who bravely took up the challenge to compete in the very fun game of squash.

“Congratulations to the following participants Jaida Wigley, Dylan Wigley, Kaleb Bruckard, Riley Hardman Johnson, Manat Singh, Haily White, Bethany Harris and Taylor Woodhouse,” Mr Green said.