The Group 20 junior grand finals were played out at Solar Mad Stadium on the weekend with the pick of the clashes being the under 16s league tag final between Coleambally Darlington Point and Griffith Panthers.
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In a low scoring first half, it was the Panthers who went into the break with a 6-0 advantage after Abbie Hardwick was able to get over with Lara Rossetto providing the conversion.
The Roosters struck first after the break with Carissa Bellato bring the margin back to two points before Grace Frazer pushed it back out to a converted try.
With time running out for the Roosters to get back level Madelyn King found her was across the line and with Tanaiya Coe kicking the goal to send the game into golden point.
After seeing off a set from the Panthers, CDP was able to get to within 20 metres of the try line worked the ball to in front of the goal and Coe was able to slot the match-winning field goal to take out the premiership with an 11-10 victory.
In the under 12s rugby league it was the Panthers who were able to pick up a convincing 36-6 win over the Roosters.
Taito Vaudreu scored a first-half double while Tyler Penrith was also able to get over the line to give their side a 16-0 lead before Coopah Ryan was able to get the margin back to 10 points at the break.
The Griffith side ran away with the game in the second half with Joseph Rapana crossing for two tries while Penrith was able to complete his double for the day.
Vaudreu wrapped the game up for the Panthers with his third try to see their side come away with a 30-point win.
Yenda was able to take out a commanding 30-0 win over the Panthers in the under 13s league tag.
First-half tries to Jayda Cook, and Franchesca Tuitufu got their side off to a strong start before second-half doubles to Talei Beitaki, and Paige Mirtschin wrapped up the victory.
In the final game of the day, Narrandera was able to take out a commanding 38-14 win over Lake Cargelligo.
The Lizards raced out to a 24-6 lead at the break before a second-half hat-trick to Chaise Sergi saw the side take out a 24-point win.
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