Harvey bowling superstar Cam Wellington takes out top spot as WA's under-18s male bowler of the year
Harvey's Cam Wellington has won another gold medal to cap the end of his under-18s bowls career.
Hot off the heels of winning the bowls under-18s State Singles in April, Harvey's upstart bowling superstar Cam Wellington has taken out the top spot as the Juniper under-18s WA male bowler of the year.
The awards ceremony took place at Optus Stadium last Friday with WA's top bowlers across a range of categories all awarded.
Wellington won the most outstanding under-18 male bowler alongside Osborne Park's Sophie Hays taking out the most outstanding under-18 female bowler.
Speaking to the Reporter after his State championship win earlier this year, Wellington said he was hopeful to end his under-18s career with a win at the award ceremony.
Turning 18 in the coming months, this was the final opportunity Wellington had to take away an award in the under-18s category.
After his State Championship win Wellington said he would continue to develop his skill as his bowling career progressed.
'Next is the open competition, and hopefully I can make my way from the bottom back to the top,' he said.
Though Wellington has significant experience competing in the Australian Open, his next entry into the competition will be the first time in the over-18s competition with the ultimate goal of playing for the Australian bowling team.
'I'll just have to work even harder than what I have been,' he said.
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