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NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>August</strong> 8 <strong>2017</strong> 13 Volleyballer off to US St Bede’s final • By Andrew King THREE YEARS ago Tasmyn Fahey hadn’t stepped foot on a volleyball court, but on Thursday she left for Casper, Wyoming, in the United States to start a two-year scholarship playing the sport she now loves. The 19-year-old former Burnside High student will play for Casper College after being accepted earlier this year. But she didn’t always have the same love for the sport that she now has. It took a persistent coach who eventually tricked her into attending a training session to get her interested. “I have always been tall and coach Sam Ryburn really wanted me to give it a go. I wasn’t interested, but he got some of my friends to trick me into coming to training and, from there, I haven’t looked back,” Fahey said. The scholarship pays for everything, including food, accommodation and education. “I am just so excited to play volleyball over there. I didn’t think I would reach this level. I want to travel, play volleyball and get educated, and this allows me to do all three. It is amazing,” she said. Ryburn said it was a huge opportunity for Fahey to get into the top level of one of the biggest sports in the world. Sam Ryburn EXCITED: Tasmyn Fahey will attend Casper College in Wyoming on a two-year volleyball scholarship. PHOTOS: ANDREW KING “The junior colleges give you really great exposure and I know she will take every opportunity thrown at her,” he said. She follows other former Burnside High volleyballers, Nicky Pio and Petra Manderson, who are both at junior colleges in Florida. While Fahey has never been to the US, she does have an American connection. Her father was born in Pennsylvania before being adopted by a Kiwi family. Her SPORTS mum is from Greymouth. “I am really interested to learn more about the African- American culture, which I will be able to do at college,” she said. On top of the study and sport, Fahey said she is really keen to experience all her new home state has to offer. “I am really keen to see Yellowstone Park and, even though I haven’t done much skiing there, I will give it a go,” she laughed. shot at playoffs • By Andrew King ST BEDE’S College have a chance of making a late bid for a playoff spot if they can beat Middleton Grange tomorrow night and other results go their way. St Bede’s sit in fifth position on the Connetics first XI football competition table but could jump into fourth. However, they would have to rely on bottom of the table Rangiora High getting past fourth placed Cashmere High, or third placed Burnside High losing to ninth placed Riccarton High. If St Andrew’s College losses to Christ’s College at 5.45pm, it could allow St Bede’s to move into the top four. However, a draw would keep St Andrew’s safe from dropping out. Rangiora have only won one game this year and have had 73 goals scored against them, while Burnside have retained the Connetics Shield since round nine. St Andrew’s are currently sitting second after beating Middleton 2-0 last week. St Bede’s beat Rangiora last week 5-2 and are now focused on putting in a good performance CORNER: Middleton Grange’s Hiro Sanada takes a corner during their 2-0 loss to St Andrew’s College. PHOTO: MAINLAND FOOTBALL against Middleton at 5.45pm at the Christchurch Football Centre, where all league games are played this year. Burnside will not want to let the shield go or drop out of the top four in the final round. They take on Riccarton at 4pm. At 7.30pm, Christchurch Boys’ High will be looking to finish with a win against top of the table St Thomas, as will Papanui High when they take on Shirley Boys’ High. Points: St Thomas, 27, 1; St Andrew’s, 24, 2; Burnside, 23, 3; Cashmere, 23, 4; St Bede’s, 22, 5; Lincoln High, 21, 6; SBHS, 16, 7; CBHS, 13, 8; Riccarton, 11, 9; Papanui, 10, 10; Middleton, 8; Christ’s, 6, 12; Rangiora, 3, 13. Let us entertain you. DON’T MISS OUR WEDNESDAY CASH DRAW 8PM - 10PM FREE ENTRY 20kmustwinwednesday.co.nz Terms and conditions apply. See website for further details. HOST RESPONSIBILITY LIMITS APPLY PLAY SAFE DRINK SAFE
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