The school’s girls AFL team, known as the Pirates, recently won its first title at the Tony Lockett Shield/Paul Kelly Cup AFL gala day held in Griffith. 

Parkview had two girls sides competing on the day, with the Penguins also taking part. 

The Parkview Pirates finished top of their group and had to defeat last year’s champions Griffith Public School in the semi-final.

This was a physical encounter before facing 2015 champions Leeton Public School in the final.

“From the start of the match Parkview combined excellent endeavour and ball use with strong defence to place their opponents under pressure,” principal Travis Irvin said.

“A strong first half had Parkview lead by 10 points at half-time thanks to some excellent work in the midfield from Molly Gilmour, Tamika Rourke and Madeline Irvin.

“Parkview’s attacking players were also proving a handful for their opposition, with Shay Bandy, Mikayla Bradshaw and Kristen Bradshaw all hitting the scoreboard for the Pirates.”

The second half was a tense affair.

However, continued application and miserly defence led by Shaylan Protheroe, Tatum Marks and Makayla Connell ensured Parkview were able to secure the title for the first time by 11 points.

The school's boys side also had a top day out, qualifying for the final for the second consecutive year, but they were defeated Griffith East Public School in a thrilling match.  

Trailing by one point at half-time, Parkview hit the front with just three minutes remaining in the match after Thomas Heins threaded a pressure goal from the boundary line.

However, the side was unable to maintain their ascendancy, losing by just four points.

Parkview had brilliant players all over the ground with Jaxon Ryan, Tallis McMillan, Mason Boardman and Liam McPhee all outstanding in the midfield, while Blake Ryan and Codey Schmetzer were strong in defence and Cody Browne and James Rourke menacing in attack.

“We are proud of all the boys who represented our school with such distinction and extend our thanks to the large crowd of spectators who urged the team on throughout the day,” Irvin said.