Golden run for strong Lennox Head group at state surf lifesaving titles

Lennox Head nippers were among the standouts at the NSW state surf lifesaving championships. Photo: SHANE ABRAHAMSON

LENNOX Head’S junior surf lifesavers returned from the NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships with multiple gold medals after a strong four-day campaign at Swansea Belmont.

A squad of 20 represented the club at the state titles, competing against the best junior athletes from across NSW.

Amy Roberts and Miliani Tighe claimed gold in the under-14 female board rescue before combining with Willow Palmer to win the board relay.

“When we turned the cans, we knew we were in contention to medal and it was so exciting,” Miliani said.

LEFT: Junior competitors from Lennox Head returned home with medals from the state titles. Photo: SUPPLIED

“Then towards that wave zone when we got on one, I was absolutely stoked, it was crazy.”

Nash Stewart was another standout, winning three gold medals.

He finished first in the under-9 swim race, teamed up with Tully Smith to win the male board event and joined Nash Castel to take gold in the board relay.

Harley Dilger won the under-13 female flags and was part of the team that secured bronze in the beach relay.

Amy Roberts on her way to a medal in the under-14 female board rescue race. Photo: SHANE ABRAHAMSON

Cudgen Headland also featured on the medal tally, with Andie Prichard winning the under-14 female flags and finishing third in the beach sprint to qualify for the Australian championships.

The NSW Surf Life Saving Championships continued with the Masters before moving into the open and surf boat competitions.

Athletes will next compete at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast at North Kirra and Tugun from March 21 to 29.