FOR two years Leeton High School's senior boys squash team has been the bridesmaid at the Combined High School state championships, but no longer is that the case.
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The side clinched the state title, finishing in first place in the knockout competition, just before the end of last term.
To progress through the competition the side had to keep their winning streak in tact, with one player - Dion Demamiel even playing the final with a broken arm.
The side - consisting of Dion, Will Rawle, Cooper Holmes and Blayne Thompson - brought home the championship trophy in fine form.
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The team was pleased to be able to finally lay claim to the title after many years of hard work.
"We were hoping we'd be able to get to the final and win this time," Blayne said.
"It was a really good feeling for all of us I think."
Each of the four team members also play squash in Leeton's town competition, which they said allows them to focus on improving and finessing their skills.
"It's definitely a benefit to have the town competition for us," Cooper said.
"It would be fun to have more kids play squash and have it be a bit more popular.
"I think the sport is growing, it would be good if it takes off even more."
The side will be aiming to go back-to-back again next year, but will need to do so without Will, who is currently finishing his year 12 studies.
The group said they would definitely be aiming to bring home the title again, but were certain the competition would be tough.
For now, the team will just be lapping up their victory and enjoying the successful season they have had together.
The group has thanked the school's P&C and Leeton Shire Council for donating to some of the expenses required to travel throughout the competition.
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