Sport – The Valley Profile

Hauraki Plains College's Cooper Young leaves a wheely big mess for the other riders. Photos: COURTNEY VINING

Hauraki’s Cooper flies fast, finishes first

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:June 17, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Cooper Young’s motocross dreams are to always have fun and “do my best”.His passion clearly paid off when he clinched the number one spot for the 12-16 years 125cc class…

Rylee Sayer says ‘little me would be so proud’ of how far she has come in the swimming world. Photo: BW MEDIA/SWIMMING NZ

Paraswimmer’s pride powers the lane ahead

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:June 11, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Even the strongest of swimmers get tears in their goggles.Just ask 16-year-old Rylee Sayer, whose list of achievements has become even longer after being selected to compete as an Aquablack…

Paeroa’s Sage Claridge, 10, and Naitoa Ah Kuoi. Photos: SAM ANDERTON

Young rugby star trains with Chiefs

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:May 20, 2025
Post category:News Sport

It’s not everyday people get to train with legendary rugby icons, let alone their favorite player.But it’s exactly what 10-year-old Sage Claridge of Paeroa got to experience when she trained…

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