SOME of Oxley High School's brightest sporting stars have shone at the Australasian futsal champion of champions tournament on the Gold Coast.
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The school's three teams competed against the country's best during the three-day tournament.
The under-14 girls, under-16 girls and under-19 boys teams all held their own, both girls teams made the competition finals, while the boys team just missed out.
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The under-14 side began their campaign with six tough round matches against some of the country's best teams.
Early losses during the round games meant the side scrapped into the semi-finals by the skin of their teeth. Finishing fourth, the side had to take on competition leaders Helensvale State School.
The side held their own for much of the match, only to eventually go down 3-1 at the final whistle.
Much like the under-14 side, the under-16 side booked their place in the finals at the last minute, by finishing the round games in fourth place.
The finish set up a semi-final clash against Chancellors State College, who went on to record a comfortable 8-1 victory.
As for the boys side, the team was unlucky to miss out on a finals berth, after finishing equal fourth with Macgregor State High School, who progressed due to a superior percentage.
Lachlan Wilson capped off a great tournament by being named as an all star in the under-19 boys competition.
The all stars were voted on by all coaches in the age group and were awarded to the best and fairest players of the tournament.
The honour also means that Wilson will have the opportunity to travel overseas to peruse his futsal at a higher level.
Team coach Heath Pett said he was "enormously proud" of his students' efforts.
"They are a really talented group and were just so impressive throughout the three days," Pett said.
"For a regional team to do as well as we did against some of the bigger metropolitan schools is a great effort.
"I know all of our kids are all ready looking forward to next year and getting back to this tournament.
"They did a great job and I'm really proud of them."
