Soccer
18 February, 2025
Batty satisfied with award
Kianah Batty of the Horsham and District Soccer Club and Natimuk United Football Netball Club was named the Goolum Goolum Indigenous Sports Star of the Year last Friday night.
Kianah was successful in earning selection in the Southwest Victorian Football representative
squad, which competed in championship tournaments across Victoria during the year.
Kianah plays locally in the Horsham Falcon Under-14s competition and also for the Falcons in the South West Victoria Football Association as the only female on the team.
Kianah also plays Under 14s Football with the Natimuk United Football Club. Kianah is very driven with her soccer and takes any opportunity that she is given to learn and grow in the sport.
Kianah said it was satisfying.
"It feels satisfying and great to win, especially with the quality athletes in contention," Batty said.
"I hope to win a best and fairest this year and want to improve on kicking more goals and play well in the games I play for the South West Victoria Football Association.
Batty's father, Rob, is exceptionally proud.
"I am extremely proud of her, and she deserves it. She tries hard, and it's good that she is rewarded for her efforts," Rob said.