MEDOWIE Christian School students Saxon Curtis and Teixeira Peters are preparing to live their dream with the Australian All Stars FUTSAL indoor football team.
The dynamic duo will represent their country on an invitational tour of the Philippines next May after producing top class performances at the recent National FUTSAL Schools Championships in Brisbane.
Both nine-year-olds will line up for the All Stars Under 10s national team that will compete against Philippine FUTSAL sides for the Manila Cup and Cavite International Cup.
Saxon, a talented midfielder/striker, and close mate Texeira, a promising defender from Raymond Terrace, will embrace the Filipino culture and also engage in charity work during the seven day sojourn.
They achieved the prestigious honour of All Stars selection after coaches from every region voted on naming the squad at the conclusion of the National Schools championships in Queensland.
An excited Saxon, who lives in Karuah, told News Of The Area that representing Australia on an international FUTSAL tour abroad was a “huge thrill.”
“I look forward to travelling to the Philippines and testing myself against overseas players in foreign conditions,” said the outstanding prospect who was introduced to soccer last year at Medowie Football Club.
“Having my good mate Teixeira in the team is a real bonus.”
Saxon and Teixeira’s selection in the national squad is testament to their natural talent, advanced skills, hard work, and dedication.
They spearheaded the Northern NSW Black Under 9s team to the National Schools Championship semi-finals where they bowed out following a 3-2 loss to Queensland City Maroons.
The Year 3 pupils were joined in the Northern NSW Blacks side by Medowie colleagues Mikko Neale and Bailey Anderson after strong performances in the Supa Liga series.
Medowie Christian School can boast two other Australian FUTSAL representatives in Year 3 student Juvanni Dupreez and 10-year old Chantima Ashton.
Juvanni, an emerging centre back, was added to the Australian Under 10s squad for the Philippines tour next year after helping the Northern NSW Blues clinch the National FUTSAL Schools Under 9s trophy with a victory over Queensland City Maroons in the final.
Sharp shooter Chantima, a gifted left winger or striker, was named in the Australian Under 10 Girls squad.
In outdoor soccer, young gun Saxon has quickly stamped his mark as a striker and creative midfielder with the Wallsend Devils Under 9s in the Northern NSW Junior Development League (JDL).
After a breakout debut season with Medowie FC, the rising junior was one of the Devils’ most consistent players during the 20 rounds where he showcased his natural skills and leadership qualities.
By Chris KARAS
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