Sport
30 October, 2026
First cup event in Innisfail
CAIRNS West State School has won the inaugural Good Counsel Cup.
Good Counsel College at Innisfail has hosted the inaugural event, involving 10 schools, making up eight teams for a day of primary school rugby league.
Despite the scorching conditions, students took to the field with plenty of enthusiasm, showcasing their rugby league skills, determination and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the carnival.
During the lunch break, St Clare’s claimed victory in the relay race, narrowly edging out Goondi State School at the finish line.
In the high ball competition, Good Counsel Primary student Ryan (surname withheld) proved to be the best in the air, taking home the honours.
The inaugural grand final saw Cairns West take on St Clare’s in a thrilling contest, with Cairns West proving too strong and securing an 8-4 victory to be crowned the first-ever Good Counsel Cup champions.
Individual awards were also presented, with Evie (surname withheld) from St Clare’s taking home the female player of the carnival, Creedance (surname withheld) from Cairns West awarded male player of the carnival and Kamara (surname withheld) from Innisfail State School receiving the prestigious Tama Wilson Spirit Medal for outstanding spirit and sportsmanship.
Good Counsel’s year 9/10 rugby league academy students organised and ran the carnival.