Touch Football

U15s Boys Touch Football 

Back Row L-R- Lincoln, Riley, Cooper, Jaxon, Jack, Beau
Front Row - Jonathan, Ty, Kden, Darcy, Kyle

The U15 boys' touch team entered the day brimming with confidence, bolstered by their belief in their individual abilities and respect for their fellow teammates beside them.

Game 1:

In our first match against St Joseph's Regional College (SJRC), we experienced a 7-3 defeat. Ty initiated our scoring with a well-executed try on the wing, followed shortly by Cooper's contribution as he surged through the center, placing the opposing defense on the back foot.

Game 2:

In game 2 we picked up with a resounding 6-1 victory over St Paul's Kempsey. Cooper's impactful opening try, featuring a crafty dummy pass that led to a center-field score, set the tone for our team. Noteworthy was Lincoln's interception on the wing, resulting in a dominant full-length field try.

Game 3:

A hard-fought contest ensued against Mackillop Catholic College, culminating in our triumph with a 6-3 scoreline. Although Mackillop drew first blood, our response was swift as Kden intercepted a pass and showcased his exceptional speed, sprinting the length of the field for a crucial score. Jack Harrison's nimble footwork led to another try along the right-hand side, while Cooper once again dazzled with his masterful execution of a dummy pass, covering the entire field for yet another try.

Semifinal:

Building on our prior successes, we progressed to the Semifinals, facing Mackillop once more. Mackillop demonstrated early prowess by securing the initial try and exhibited great determination throughout the match. However, Cooper's ability to penetrate the defense with his signature dummy pass and step resulted in a pivotal try. Jaxon emulated this deceptive maneuver, propelling our team into the lead. Although Mackillop mounted a quick response with two consecutive tries, our determined Kden intensified his efforts, relentlessly breaking through the defense up the center and providing several offloads to his supportive teammates. This propelled us ahead and our team progressed into the final.

Final:

Our ultimate challenge materialized in a rematch against St Joseph's Regional College (SJRC), the team that bested us in our initial game. Our boys commenced the final with fervor, showcasing dominance in the ruck and commencing the scoring through a brilliant cut-out pass from Cooper to Lincoln on the wing. SJRC retaliated with a series of tries, as did our resilient team, leaving us trailing 3-4 with mere minutes remaining. In an impressive display of resilience and determination, our boys exemplified character and will. Jaxon's superb cut-out pass to Jonothan resulted in our fourth try, equalizing the score and triggering the implementation of the "drop-off rule." As the number of players dwindled to Cooper, Kden, Jaxon, and Darcy, our team summoned their strength. Darcy, in particular, rose to the occasion, exhibiting unwavering resolve in defense and providing the team with an advantageous field position. With the score remaining level, an additional player had to depart the field, leaving the contest with only three players per side. Through a collective effort, our boys paved the way for Cooper's exceptional display of power and speed, evading a fatigued defense and securing the decisive try that clinched our victory.

Heartfelt congratulations are due to all the boys for their remarkable teamwork, unwavering resolve, and exemplary conduct both on and off the field.

Nick Haworth
Year 10 Leader of Student Wellbeing - Coach

Open Boys Touch Football

The Open boy's touch football team had an eventful day on the field, showcasing their skills and determination. Although they faced some tough competition, the team gave it their all and had a few standout moments during the matches.

In their first game, the team faced an unusual opponent, the bye. It was an opportunity for the boys to warm up and fine-tune their strategies. The Open boys demonstrated excellent teamwork and coordination, securing a convincing win against the bye. The players displayed their agility, passing skills, and effective communication, setting a positive tone for the rest of the day.

The second match of the day was against Newman College, a formidable opponent known for their strong touch football program. Both teams showcased their athleticism and tactical prowess, engaging in a thrilling and closely contested game. Despite their best efforts, the Opens boys narrowly lost the match, with the opposition emerging as the victors. The team exhibited resilience and determination, fighting till the very end.

Next up, the team faced off against St Paul's College, another tough competitor. The match was highly competitive, with both teams displaying skillful maneuvers and strategic plays. However, despite their valiant efforts, the Open boys were unable to secure a victory. They played with great sportsmanship, supporting one another and exhibiting their passion for the game.

In the final match of the day, they took on Mackillop College. It was a hard-fought battle, with both teams showcasing their speed and agility on the field. While the match was closely contested, the Mackillop College team managed to come out on top, leaving the Open boys disappointed but determined to learn from the experience.

The highlight of the day came during the match against Mackillop, when Xavier Hartley and Benjamin Perin executed a perfectly timed and coordinated set play known as the "mouse trap." This play involved a clever diversionary tactic that deceived the opposition and created an opening for a scoring opportunity. The precision and teamwork demonstrated by Hartley and Perin were commendable and left spectators in awe.

Despite the mixed results, the Open boy's team displayed excellent teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the day. They can be proud of their efforts and take valuable lessons from the matches against strong opponents.

Will Gregson
Teacher - Coach

Open Girls Touch Football

The Open girl's touch team had a slow start to the tournament but were able to build on their team play, defence and attacking prowess throughout the day. By the time they had finished the five round games they had managed to finish in 4th place and score themselves a place in the semi-finals against the first place finishing Mackillop. SJPC were dominant from the outset, Mia McKeon, Ruby Flanders and Poppi Flanders dominated in attack and were instrumental in breaking the Mackillop defensive line. Mia Blackett, Amber McKeon, Isabel Kelly, Bella Morrison and Madeleine Clark were consistent in providing support in both attack and defence. Diaz Volgsinger and Mykenzie Smith did not falter on the wing. With 10 minutes to go SJPC were up 3-1. At full-time it was 3-3 and the game went to a drop off. The drop off went down to 3 on 3 players. Both teams showed exceptional endurance, grit and determination. In particular Mia McKeon, Ruby Flanders and Poppi Flanders who were on the field for most of the drop off, which lasted an additional 7 minutes. Unfortunately Mackillop scored first and won to progress through to the grand final. Overall an excellent display of skill and sportsmanship demonstrated by the students throughout the day.

Carla Snow
Teacher - Coach