Henry climbs world rankings

Parkes' Henry Kross is ranked number eight in the world for junior squash.

The news was announced on Thursday morning just weeks out from the 14-year-old flying to England for the British Junior Open on January 2.

The tournament will be the highest level he's ever competed in.

Henry's number eight ranking on Squash Levels is two better than his previous ranking and the highest he's achieved this season.

Trans Tasman teams announced

The Australian Masters teams to compete at the 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge in Cairns have been announced, with five hockey veterans from Parkes selected.

Our players selected are Over 35s - Casey Miles, Over 50s - Denise Gersbach (vice-captain), Over 50s - Ian Westcott, Over 60s - Dean Powter and Over 70s - Maureen Massey.

Maddy's a Bush Breaker

Exciting news out of Country Cricket NSW, Parkes' Maddy Spence has been named a Bush Breaker for 2025.

Players for the Bush Blues and Bush Breakers have been announced to play in the Toyota Australian Country Championships in the Barossa Valley next year.

This will be the 18-year-old's first cap for the side with cap number 51.

Maddy has just returned home from the Under 19 Female National Championships in Perth, where NSW Metropolitan have been crowned champions for the third year running.

Maddy represented NSW Country, who had a tough loss to Queensland in the semis, dashing their hopes of a berth in the final, but bounced back to defeat South Australia by 8-wickets to finish third.

In a big highlight for Maddy she was named the second highest wicket-taker for NSW Country with 10 wickets.

Her average was 8.2 and best bowling figures 3 for 5.