Finley Douglas has had a standout 2026 year in school sport with consist of representation a range of sports. Photo by: Ben Black
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Corowa High School Year 8 student Finley Douglas has enjoyed a standout 2026, representing his school across a range of sports and competing at Riverina and NSWCHS level.
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Finley showcased his versatility throughout the year, representing the school in hockey, cross country, athletics, cricket, table tennis and boys netball.
His achievements included selection in the Riverina Secondary Boys Hockey team and competing at the NSWCHS Open Boys Hockey Championships.
He also represented the Riverina at All Schools Cross Country and competed at the Riverina Athletics Carnival.
Of all the sports he has taken part in, which is Finley’s favourite?
“Probably hockey because I like it more than the others,” he said.
Corowa High School’s hockey team enjoyed a strong campaign, progressing through to the top 16 in NSW.
Riverina Hockey representation was a highlight for Finley. Here pictured (L-R) Lachlan Douch, Finley and older brother Lachlan Douglas. Photo: Corowa High School.
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One of the highlights was travelling to Parkes to take on Oxley from Tamworth.
“They were pretty tough to play against because they were pretty good, but we played pretty well against them,” Finley said.
Corowa High School eventually went down 3-0, with Finley impressed by the quality of the opposition.
“They had two very good players. They both played for State,” he said.
For Finley, the opportunity to compete against older and more experienced players has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his year.
“It was pretty exciting, because all the kids were a lot older than me,” he said.
Finley excelled at Riverina cross country and has a goal to get there again in 2027.
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His success has also extended to cross country, where Finley was named Corowa High School’s Age Champion before finishing runner-up at the Riverina competition in Gundagai.
Finley recalled a tight finish in the Riverina race, narrowly missing out on the age championship.
“This kid was in front for most of the race and then I almost caught him at the end. He just beat me,” he said.
After his strong performances throughout the season, Finley is now looking towards the next level of competition.
“I’m probably going to do state cross country because it was very good,” he said.
His ambitions for the future are straightforward, with Finley setting himself a personal target for his 4km running.
“Just trying to get 15 minutes in a 4km run is my aim,” he said.
While his individual achievements have stood out, Finley said playing alongside his friends has been another major highlight of the year.
“Probably getting played with my friends, is what I enjoy most,” he said.
Corowa High School’s head of PDHPE, Mekayla Everingham has praised Finley for his willingness to compete across multiple disciplines and his contribution to the school’s sporting culture.
Finley's incredible versatility has been a standout through his sporting success this year. Photo: Corowa High School.
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“Finley has had an incredible year in school sport,” Everingham said.
“What really stands out is his versatility and his willingness to put his hand up to represent our school, whether that is in an individual event or as part of a team.
“For a Year 8 student, the level at which he is already competing is incredibly impressive, and he has made a fantastic contribution to the sporting culture at Corowa High School,” she said.
With few more years of high school sport still ahead of him, Finley’s performances in 2026 have provided an encouraging indication of what he could achieve in the years to come.
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