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It has been a triumphant season for the Hawkesbury Under-14s State Representative Netball team, who have etched their names into the record books with a stunning victory at the 2025 HART Junior State Titles.
Over three electrifying days of competition, held from July 5–7 at the Baulkham Hills Netball Courts, the team took home the Division 2 state title in commanding fashion.
The HART Junior State Titles represent the pinnacle of competition for netballers aged 12 to 14 in New South Wales, showcasing the very best young talent and commitment in the sport.
Comprising some of the most promising athletes from across the Hawkesbury, U14s team displayed extraordinary consistency and cohesion throughout the tournament—losing just one of their 19 matches. With a game style built on determination, teamwork, and skill, the side registered several commanding wins, with some margins extending beyond 15 goals.
“For seven months, 11 talented players worked extremely hard at fitness and training to ensure they were game-ready for State Titles,” said team coach Mandy Bell. “The trust and confidence they had in each other to play as a team made all the difference.”
That unity was on full display throughout the competition. From dynamic shooting accuracy to unyielding defensive pressure, the Hawkesbury U14s left spectators and rivals alike in awe. Their strength as a united squad was evident in every quarter, every play, and every game.
The coach also highlighted the lead-up to the carnival as a vital part of the team’s success.
“We played a lot of Division 1 teams at carnivals leading up to State Titles and were very competitive. I believed if we maintained that level of consistency, we would have a great chance of being successful.”
That belief became reality as Hawkesbury surged to the top of the ladder, underpinned by standout individual performances and a collective will to succeed. Their ability to apply early scoreboard pressure and sustain it until the final whistle was a hallmark of their game.
When asked what message Mandy would give to her team after such a successful season she said, “savour the moment—it’s not every day they get to play a game they love with all their friends and it culminates in them being named 14s NSW Junior State Title winners."
This title win not only establishes them among the top netballers in their age group across the state, but also marks the beginning of a bright and promising future for each of these gifted young athletes.
With many of the players now eligible to move to the senior state titles next year and even trialing for the Hawkesbury Metro Development team, the focus has already shifted to building on this success at the next level.
The 2025 under 14s Junior State Titles will be remembered as a defining chapter in Hawkesbury netball—and this team being one of the finest to wear the region’s colours with pride.
