WA claim four golds in Sydney

WA continued its vice-like grip on underwater hockey at national level last month in Sydney, with the Sandgropers claiming four gold medals from a possible five.

And in typical fashion, the South West — especially Bunbury — provided some of the best players at the tournament across all divisions.

Although all sides performed exceptionally well, Clayton Jendrzejak’s under-19s were easily the most dominant on their road to claiming gold, with rival defences powerless to stop them.

Bunbury-based skipper James Iredale claimed MVP for the division, which received a ringing endorsement from his coach.

WA was also crowned “champion State” following the titles.

Bunbury representatives

Kurtis Martin, Jess Babich, Jorja Horsfall, Ariana Lloyd, Kaden Babich, Huon House, Hamish Hilyard (under-15s), Blake Jendrzejak, James Iredale (c), Nick Zuideveld, Bailey Annear, Olli Annear (under-19s), Shane Blackham (masters men’s) and Samantha Blackham (women’s)