Introducing your 2026 Storm Athletes
After a month of intense trials and tough selections, we are thrilled to unveil the 2026 Blacktown Storm Representative Teams!
But first, a massive thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s trials run smoothly. This season was one for the record books! We had over 650 players step onto our courts with hopes of earning a spot in the Storm program, the largest turnout in our history.
Our coaches had the incredibly difficult task of narrowing down each squad, and their dedication and commitment did not go unnoticed.
Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… Introducing the 2026 Blacktown Storm Representative Teams!
Youth League Men
Purple: Adieng Makuei, Akol Athieu, Ayuel Mun, Christian Paino, Jamaal Osikoya, James Leo, John Koudakpo, Kenneth Villalon, Kutchiel Dut, Liam Looyschelder, Lueth Awan, Rilpuou Dut, Amar Deng (DP), Mayek Mayek (DP)
Gold: Christian Wells, Crichton Pahuru, Deyb Deyb, Duong Mawien, Hamish Bevan, Joseph Sesay, Kak Ajack, Ken Nejah, Liam Naylor, Salesi Mckenzie, Thomas Gacis, Trasel Rone, Charbel Khalil (DP), Lachlan Wearne (DP), LeBron Dwayne Castanares (DP), Marko Dopudj (DP), Pavle Paravinja (DP), Tyrell Day (DP)
Youth League Women
Alexandra Paino, Claudia Henning, Emma Del Rosario, Isabelle Blacklock, Jessica Leo, Lewellyn Kingham, Nykoth Deyb, Sienna Peterson, Stella Puletua, Zoe Abian, Sarah Balajadia (DP)
Waratah Men
Ajou Adup, Aku Makki, Caiden Singapu, Campbell Ripoll, George Kual, Harman Josan, Hayden Johnson, James Cabban, Noman Massimino, Patrick Gilmour, Raphael Gundi, Daniel Paino (DP), Faamanu Sila (DP), Joshua Lillas (DP), Yohanna Henry (DP)
Waratah Women
Abeny Manasseh, Afdeet Deyb, Dstani Foley, Ebony-Jade Annor, Jessie Tonna, Michelle Opulencia, Sophie Ackerly, Stephanie Tanyag, Taylor Newbould, Caitlin Hong-Rizzo (DP), Marie Aguila (DP), Zahra Kemp-Tollefsen (DP)
U12 Boys
Purple: Dylan Corcega, Elgin Yap, Finn Walsh, Lucas Cuento-Reynoso, Markus Fakhry, Mayen Kuol, Nicholas Bolin, Oliver-Snow Torino, Yel Akeen, Ziggy Metuangaro, Andy Chen (DP)
Gold: Benhesed Basa, Clark Emerson Mojado, Erick John Intud, Hadraniel Mendoza, Jace Pielago, Marchael Diputado, Nathan Dwayne Mallari, Rocco Clemente, Zachary Tang, Zayn Ziham, Jayden Aculba (DP)
Train On: Dasten Reid, Kedric Mendoza, Nicholas Otazu
U12 Girls
Purple: Aubrey Cook, Cadence Murphy-Tiu, Charvee Dhiya Balakumar, Chloe Han, Dorsa Dashti, Esra Adamo, Lily Fontimayor, Maxine Chidoti, Megan Sutch, Simritee Jassal
Gold: Allondra Tan, Amant Kaur Grewal, Deanna Russo, Emma Oz, Gabriela Brockman, Marcela Valenton, Michelle Niles, Reese Javillonar, Ruqayyah Iram Syeda, Sophie Muchene
U14 Boys
Purple: Ajak Anyieth, Caleb Augustine, Evan Pan, Kedrick Bontilao, Malek Kuol, Manu Sundar, Max Ou, Thon Atuich, Thon Thon, Zaevar Orayenza, Benjamin Mawel (DP), Chace Paynting (DP)
Gold: Ater Dut, Carter Mergan, Dominique Valenton, Jericho Paton, Kelven Xian, Nathan Gasendo, Noah Muchene, Reyansh Kumar, Saahas Paudyal, Terrence Soriano, Alan Ruan (DP), Taniela Tukuafu (DP)
Train On: Chael Diener, Daven Jambalos, Hayden Ch’ng, Henley Hu
U14 Girls
Purple: Abigail Kamara, Arleen Manak, Cyana Javillonar, Georgia Mataupu, Jasmin Claughdah Trigo, Jayda Magele, Katrina Hemana, Maya Stewart, Megan Meneses, Serena Namvou, Emilia Rancic (DP)
Gold: Aarushi Patel, Callia Joseph, Dana Paulo, Edria Obazee, Jaide Tanyag, Jazz Phillips, Margaux Tugade, Mikayla Virotsakulchai, Nevaeha Williams, Sophie Van der Kooi, Gabrielle Canda (DP), Jana Aboutaleb (DP), Nina Valenton (DP)
U16 Boys
Purple: Amare Stewart, Amen Misgina, Hassan Sohail, James Lipple, Jasteen Trigo, Kuol Kuol, Lachlan Fajardo, Mason Ngarua, Onyx Reyes, Teo Tanedo, Jorell Pascale (DP)
Gold: Adrian Ahmadi, Andrei Kabiling, Bastien Milicevic, Deron Sarsonas, Gian Evangelista, Jesu Antonio Baluyut, Louis Szittner, Lucas Manalo, Marcus Bolano, Saan Pahari, Alexander La (DP), Eric Lin (DP), Zayn Gloria (DP)
Train On: Christin Jane, Novak Tatic, Tyler Talisayon
U16 Girls
Purple: Alexis Chidoti, Bernadette McIntyre, Chloe Van Der Kooi, Danica Penarubia, Danielle Penarubia, Elise Yenko, Iman Osikoya, Payton McGuiness, Piper Reichard, Chloe Blas (DP), Ellyse Riane Solomon (DP), Karrthini Kokularamanan (DP), Katherine Ansumana (DP)
Gold: Asofou Tepa, Chevonne Tepa, Elyssa Valenton, Gabriella Sta Rosa, Harlie Em, Julia Ramos, Kaya Kumar, Leala Chen, Liana Hemana, Riya Ravi Shankar, Chetsa Khanduja (DP), Harjap Jassal (DP), Ivy Metuangaro (DP), Lauren Callo (DP), Venezia Valenton (DP)
Train On: Kendra Juson, Matilda Ch’ng, Paris Panchal, Pearl Panchal
U18 Boys
Purple: Callan Howlett, Cayden Roser, Ceefah Lemiri, Elijah Rone, Emmanuel Momoh, Ken Junior Athian, Marial Dut, Mataius Alcasid, Riaz Nejah, Valentino Russo, Ajok Athieu (DP), Isaac Van Lijf (DP), Ryan Drebber (DP)
Gold: Alfred Dennis, Brendan Szittner, Caelan Green, Caleb Day, Campbell Rawiri, Denzel Azmi, Julian Calic, Kian Nasiri, Marcus Dequina, Ryan Lanau, Garang Akeen (DP), Themcir Dit (DP), Zaeclan Orayenza (DP)
Train On: Calel Arroyo
U18 Girls
Purple: Ava Thompson, Ayan Aguek, Celine Laroche-coralie, Chelsea Quimpo, Deeva Patel, Grace Kamara, Hadley McGuiness, Isabella Tugade, Sabina La, Stephanie McKay
Gold: Anai Jook, Cailie Tanyag, Charlize Pascale, Francesca Frias, Indiah Heffey, Irene Taatiti, Layla Walsh, Martha Mundackal, Sienna Agido, Zawadi Muchene, Elizabeth Sasinszki (DP), Mielle Gadiane (DP), Veronica Ballesteros (DP)
Congratulations to the selected players for the 2026 Blacktown Storm teams. We look forward to seeing you in the purple and gold soon.
