The Ararat and Stawell teams were coached by former AFL players Scott Turner and Brent Tuckey respectively, who the challenge is named after. Brett Gay supported Tuckey in coaching Stawell's side.

Ararat under-13 players made an impact on the scoreboard early and halted any scoring chance from Stawell. Ararat coach Scott Turner said it's a great experience for all the players.

"It creates a bit of a rivalry between two competitions and sets up the bond for further junior and senior clashes in years to come," he said.

"We spoke about it briefly before the game. It's an opportunity for players to play for their associations, towns and themselves."

Ararat's Sonny Kettle was impressive as he was a driving force around the ground for his team's forward movement of the ball.

Kettle kicked two goals and was supported by teammate Hayden Dowling, also kicking two. Chipping in with a goal each were Reuben Sladdin, Kaiden Cooper, Charlie Leishman and Darnell Naawi. Players relished the chance to play under lights at Stawell's Central Park and Ararat's Jim Jennings, Greta Fennel, Wilbur Shea, Patrick Toner and Darnell Naawi stood up to the challenge on the night.

Stawell's Vanilla Ika was named best on for the losing team. Ika was a stand out across half-back stopping the dominant forward motion of the Ararat team.

"The standard of football has changed over the 13 years we have run this challenge," he said.

"The guys and girls are playing against some good quality opponents.

"On Friday night the scoreboard didn't reflect that with Stawell unable to kick a goal.

"Our young players wanted to play a good standard of football and play really quick and I think we showed that at times."

Ika was also named in Stawell's best along with Owen Summers, Bradley Carter, Judd Smith, Luke Monaghan and Brady Turner.

"It's great to see the growth of girls playing in the sport and to have them named in the best is a sign they aren't scared of getting in there and having a go," he said.

"A few years ago there would have been only one or two girls playing in the whole competition but now there is a few on every team which is great to see.

"Word spreads pretty quick, once one says they enjoy it that entices more to come along."

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