Endeavour Sports High School gio schoolboys cup team after they defeated St. Gregorys College (Photo : OurFootyMedia)

The win caps off an undefeated season for Endeavour who advance into the playoffs on top of their pool.

Captain and GIO Most Trusted Man of the Match, Paul Momirovski, was instrumental in the backline for Endeavour.

“That was my goal coming into the game,” Momirovski said. “I really wanted to lift as we had a couple of players out (with injury). I put it on myself to inspire the team and we came out with the win.”

Endeavour lead 20-10 with 15 minutes remaining but St. Greg's were resilient as they scored to cut the lead to 20-14 with ten minutes remaining.

St. Greg’s had the momentum and another comeback was on the cards as they looked to have scored again only to be called for going into touch first.

Endeavor's forwards proved to be a handful for St. Greg’s who promoted some clever offloads in gaining an early 8-0 lead after ten minutes.

St. Greg’s captain, Christian Kagiassis, laments the slow start to the match that put them on the back foot. “We started of a bit shaky but we got back in there,” said. “We were full of confidence but Endeavour were stronger on the day which was unlucky for us.”

In ideal conditions for football, Endeavour and St. Greg's were prepared for the challenge. Both sides were structured and enterprising in attack as they confidently spread the ball to their wings.

Kagiassis shared, “Its not really something we work on at training. It’s just a part of our individual games. We all like to get the ball wide and use everyone's strengths.” 

Endeavour entered the sheds at halftime with a 14-6 halftime lead but St Greg’s burst through the middle to score first and cut the deficit to four points.

Endeavour showed signs of fatigue towards the end of the game and St. Greg's tried to take the opportunity to spread the ball wide and exploit Endeavour's tiring defense. But Endeavour scored a late try to secure the victory. 

Endeavour will prepare for the finals full of confidence, which begin September 22.

”We are confident but we haven’t played a full game with our full team yet,” Momirovski said. “Once we get all our players back and play our best, who knows what can happen.”

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Endeavour Sports High School now go on to play the Queensland Champions up in Queensland which will possibly be their old battle foe from up North, Keebra Park State High School. - (Editor)