Two Deception Bay State High School students have earned Queensland rugby selections after strong representative campaigns, with KJ named in the Queensland White U16s Team and Lilliana selected in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team.
Deception Bay State High School students KJ and Lilliana have both been recognised after recent performances across rugby 7’s and rugby league competitions.
KJ was selected in the Queensland White U16s Team after helping the Sunshine Coast U16s side complete an undefeated Rugby 7’s campaign in Noosa.
Lilliana was selected in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team after also earning Queensland Schools U19s honours through her rugby league performances in Gladstone.
Together, the two students have represented their regions, competed for Sunshine Coast rugby 7’s teams, and moved into Queensland representative teams during a strong period of school sport.
KJ Builds on Undefeated Rugby 7’s Campaign
KJ represented the Sunshine Coast at the Rugby 7’s State Championships for girls, held at Noosa Rugby Union Club, Sunshine Beach from 5 to 7 June 2026.
Her U16s team went through the tournament undefeated and finished as State Champions.
That performance was followed by KJ’s selection in the Queensland White U16s Team, giving the Deception Bay student another representative opportunity after the Noosa carnival.
The event included the 15–16 years and 17–18 years girls divisions.
Lilliana Adds Origin Selection to Representative Run
Lilliana also represented the Sunshine Coast at the Rugby 7’s State Championships, helping her U18s team finish fifth.
Her rugby league achievements have also continued this term. Earlier, she competed at the Rugby League State Championships in Gladstone, where her performances led to selection in the Queensland Schools U19s Team.
Lilliana has since been named in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team, adding another representative honour to her recent results across both rugby 7’s and rugby league.
DBSHS Recognises Pair’s Achievements
Deception Bay State High School acknowledged both students for their dedication, resilience, hard work and performances across the competitions.
The school’s recognition follows a period in which KJ and Lilliana have each taken part in representative sport beyond school fixtures.
For KJ, the recent results include an undefeated Rugby 7’s State Championships campaign, a State Championship win and selection in the Queensland White U16s Team.
For Lilliana, the recent results include a fifth-place Rugby 7’s finish with the Sunshine Coast U18s team, selection in the Queensland Schools U19s Team and selection in the Queensland U19 Women’s Origin Team.
Both students have given the Deception Bay school two rugby achievements to celebrate across different codes and age groups.
Published 23-June-2026
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