Arran in the spotlight

Hi All,

Just a quick note to highlight that Arran has been nominated in the Hills Shire Times Junior Sports Star.
Online the headline says Annan Bannatyne but I reckon a quick phone call tomorrow morning will sort that out (and it did -thanks Pranesh).

You can catch the story on Arran here.

But when it goes it reads as follows:

VERSATILE athlete Arran Bannatyne, who excels in basketball, rugby union, running and swimming, enjoys the challenge and excitement each sport offers.

The year 7 Oakhill College student, who has been playing basketball since he was five, is this week’s Hills Shire Times Junior Sports Star nominee.

The 188cm youngster represents Hills Hornets and is the captain of the division one under-14s team.

Arran, 12, was selected to play for the NSW Primary Schoolboys team last year at the national championships in Newcastle.

“I attended the championships but did not play because I had a broken collarbone,” Arran said.

For the Hornets Arran plays as a shooting guard or small forward.

“I like to play in the small forward position because you get opportunities to score as well as chances to be creative.”

Arran has won the Barry Wheeler trophy for the Castle Hill Primary School Sports Association zone.

Arran has been selected to take part in Basketball NSW/Sydney Academy of Sport’s talented athlete program NSW Metro under 14/15 boys camp in July.

In June Arran will compete in the Combined Independent Schools Cross Country run.

He has also competed in the Independent Sporting Association swimming carnival.

Also a happy birthday to Mitch (June 25), Addam (June 27) and Will (June 29) who all hit lucky 13.

Next game, Manly at Manly.