Sport
5 October, 2025
Somerset’s seven bursary winners
SOMERSET Regional Council has awarded Excellence Bursaries to seven sport stars competing at state and regional levels over August 2025.
Three soccer players were each awarded $500 for representing Somerset in Queensland Christian Soccer Association teams attending the 2025 Christian Football Federation Australia National Titles at Cranbourne, Victoria over 28 September to 2 October.
Peyton Lewis and Caitlin Whitmore were selected for the Under 17 Girls team while Kohen Whitmore was selected as part of the U19 Mens team.
Two cricket players, George Thornton and Nate Friedrich, were each awarded $250 for representing Somerset in the Darling Downs School Sport 10-12 Years Boys team attending the State Championships at Kendall Flat Cricket Grounds and Salter Oval, Bundaberg over 15-19 September.
Orienteering athlete Grace Jardine was awarded $250 for representing Somerset as part of the Darling Downs 10-19 years team at the State Championships held at Kingaroy State High School and the Wondai State Forest over 26-27 July.
Lastly, Piper Van de Weyer was awarded $250 for being selected as part of the Zone 26 Pony Club team attending the State Championships at Kilcoy Showgrounds, held over 26-29 September.
