In last Saturday’s minor semi-finals three Lions advanced to the August 30 preliminary finals, while Dragons teams the under-10As (16-0 to Picton in a play-off) and the under-11Bs (30-0 to Thirlmere) and Mittagong’s under-10Bs (40-4 to Camden) lost.

Mittagong’s under-13B Golds fought back from a 14-8 deficit five minutes from time to beat Picton after Robbie Evans and then Hayden Wallace scored, from an intercept, in the dying stages to win 20-14.

Warragamba started strongly against the under-15A Lions scoring two quick tries but Mittagong levelled the score by halftime. The second half was a different story with the Lions proving they are back-to-back title contenders with a 30-16 win.

The under-16A Lions backed up their fourth spot play-off win last week with a roaring win 44-10 win over Mount Annan. Mittagong’s forwards led the way backed up by some greatball movement and accurate positional kicking.

For the full story see the Southern Highland News, Friday, August 22

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