Young Scorpion scores at Country Champs

YOUNG Bacchus Marsh Scorpions soccer player, Henry, has won the 2025 Country Championships Under 11 Boys trophy title with the Ballarat District Soccer Association representative team.

At the tournament in Albury over the long weekend, the team coached by Paul Frary played two games a day and ended their campaign with five wins, one draw and one loss.

They beat Sunraysia in the final 1-0.

“I enjoyed getting to know people and making new friends,” Henry said. “We were more than a team.

Young soccer champion — Henry has been playing soccer with the Scorpions for two years.

“We played some tough games… I’m really grateful to have gone.

“My goal is to make it to the A-League.”

Mum Emma Robilliard said the final was a tough game from two talented sides, and those cheering along on the sidelines were proud to see the young athletes shine.

“Henry’s team was a great little bunch of mates,” she said. “The team consisted of kids from Daylesford, Ballarat, Forest Rangers, Ballarat City, and Bacchus Marsh.

“It was a phenomenal effort from the Ballarat District Soccer Association to get everybody in, and a long trial period to give everyone a chance of making the team.

Henry holds the 2025 Country Championships Under 11 Boys trophy.

“Albury-Wodonga hosted the tournament, which was really well run.”

Henry was selected in the under 11 squad of 16 from about 85 children who trialled. He has been playing for two years, and supports Melbourne City Football Club.

The Ballarat District Soccer Association has won the boys’ under 11 Country Championship two years in a row. The association also won the boys’ under 14 title this year.