After success in the South East final of the National schoolboy Cup against Palm Beach Currumbin, the Opens rugby league team face off against St Brendans Catholic College Yeppon in the State final.


Unsure of the opposition but aware that they had a side laden wih talent who had recently been victorious in the Catholic School's "Confraternity Shield", Keebra were meticulous in their preparation and prepared for an enthusiastic opposition.

The first 8 minutes saw both teams holding their own and probing each others lines with consectutive completions, however it was Brendans who cracked first after a turn over lead to an early try to prop, Mosese Fotuaka. This score signalled a period of sustained pressure and tries to Corbin Keirnan, Henare Wells, Andrew Vela and Kurtis Rowe saw the half time score at 24-0.

Brendans stayed onfield for the halftime break and seemed somewhat shellshocked at the situation they found themselves in. They had qualified for the final with a win over fellow North Qld heavyweights Kirwan SHS and would have considered themselves an even chance in this State Final.

The second half began as the first had ended and a quick flurry of tries to Falaniko Lelua, a brace for both Henare Wells and Moseses Fotuaka, and another try to Kurtis Rowe sealed Brendans fate.Two late consolation tries left the full time score at 56-10 and a well worked and deserved win o the Keebra boys.