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Champion of champions: The Bangalow Bluedogs U/16s. Photo supplied

Local junior teams backed up their 2023 premiership wins with great results at the Northern NSW Champion of Champions tournament held in Coffs Harbour in october.

The Bangalow Bluedogs U/16 side lost one game on their way to the Championship final, which they were able to win 2–0 against Port United.

‘It was an awesome end to the season,’ said coach Damian Bisoqni.

The Byron Bay boys U/14 side also came away from Coffs Harbour with a Champion of Champions trophy after beating Coffs City United in the final.

Alstonville boys U/15 won their final against Woolgoolga 5–0.

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