Welcome to the Ballarat High School Sports Corner where all the results for school events, School Sport Victoria (SSV) events, BAS After School events and highlighting significant external sporting achievements from present and past students.

School Sport Victoria (SSV) Events

SSV Eureka Senior & Intermediate Basketball

On Tuesday 29th July the BHS took five teams Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Intermediate Boys x 2, Intermediate Girls to the SSV Eureka Senior & Intermediate Basketball competition at the Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat. With five teams entered BHS had plenty of action on court throughout the competition!

The Senior Boys were part of an 8 team Pool Play competition. They were part of Pool A alongside Mount Rowan Secondary College (28pts to 11pts), SEDA College (30pts to 17pts) and Mount Clear College (21pts to 5pts). Beaufort Secondary College, Daylesford College, Phoenix Secondary College, Woodmans Hill Secondary College made up Pool B. With three wins, the team qualified atop of Pool A and a spot in the Semi Final against Woodmans Hill Secondary College, which they comfortably won 27pts to 11pts booking themselves a spot in the Grand Final, a rematch against SEDA College. The confidence was high going into the match only for the team to get stunned by a quick starting SEDA College who took in a decent half time lead into half time. From here the BHS team was chasing its tail to inevitability go down 19pts to 25pts and finish in 2nd place.

The Senior Girls were part of a 5 team Round Robin competition. They played Mount Rowan Secondary College (38pts to 4pts), Mount Clear College (39pts to 7pts), Phoenix Secondary College (34pts to 15pts) and Woodmans Hill Secondary College (31pts to 7pts). The team cruised through the competition to finish on top of the ladder and declared the winners!

The Intermediate Boys A were part of a 10 team Pool Play competition. They were part of Pool B alongside Phoenix Secondary A team (39pts to 10pts), Beaufort Secondary College (32pts to 15pts), Woodmans Hill Secondary College (41pts to 11pts) and Ballarat High School B team (24pts to 12pts). Daylesford Secondary College, Mount Clear College, Mount Rowan Secondary College A team, Mount Rowan Secondary College B team and Phoenix Secondary College B team made up the A Pool.

4 wins secured a spot in the Semi-Finals against Mount Clear College (53pts to 13pts) which the team comfortably won to book a rematch in the Grand Final against Phoenix Secondary College A team. The match went exactly the same as Pool match with BHS team crushing Phoenix 43pts to 4pts to take a dominate victory and the overall win.

The Intermediate Boys B were also part of the same 10 team Pool Play competition. They were part of Pool B alongside Woodmans Hill Secondary College (16pts to 12pts), Beaufort Secondary College (8pts to 16pts), Phoenix Secondary College A (4pts to 11pts) and the Ballarat High School A team (12pts to 24pts). Daylesford Secondary College, Mount Clear College, Mount Rowan Secondary College A team, Mount Rowan Secondary College B team and Phoenix Secondary College B team made up the A Pool.

With only one win the team qualified for a match against the Mount Rowan Secondary College B team to determine who finishes 7th and 8th. The BHS side took the win 13pts to 8pts to finish the competition in 7th place.

Finally, the Intermediate Girls were part of 6 team Pool Play competition. They were part of Pool B alongside Mount Clear College (20pts to 11pts) and Mount Rowan Secondary College (8pts to 16pts). One win, one loss meant the team snuck into the Semi Finals and played Phoenix Secondary College which they were able to win 20pts to 14pts to book a rematch with Mount Rowan Secondary College in the Grand Final. Going into the Grand Final as the underdogs the BHS team had a point to prove and hopefully some payback from earlier in the day. In a low scoring affair, the team secured victory 11pts to 7pts. Another victory for Ballarat High School!

Full results can be found on the following links:

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/greater-western-secondary/eureka-secondary/Pages/EurekaSecondaryDivisionResults.aspx

We also had 7 past and present students who umpired throughout the competition.

The Senior Girls, Intermediate Girls and Intermediate Boys A teams have now all qualified for the SSV Greater Western Region Senior & Intermediate competition on Thursday 14th August.

Students Involved

Senior Boys: Jesse Baker, Floyd Brooks, Noah Cummins, Jacob Hutchinson, Hamish Marshall, Hamish Mathison, Jackson O'Brien, Kale Tuaine, Aiden Wiltsher Coach: Jacob Borner

Senior Girls: Isabelle Harrison, Georgia Hayne, Aislinn McCarthy, Dakodah Pearce, Lena Wiltsher Coach: Kristy Trahair-Merrett

Intermediate Boys A: Raiyan Bin Abdullah, Fletcher Farnsworth, Mitchell McArthur, Liam McIntyre, Brody Rumble, Bourne Sri Dargon, Zakai Van Elsen Coach: Courtney McLean

Intermediate Boys B: George Bishop, Hunter Bogers, Will Branson, Ben Kyatt, Brycan Reddrop, Fletcher Smith, Alex Van Deur Coaches: Rob Simmonds & Courtney McLean

Intermediate Girls: Jayla Anstis, Matilda Benn, Hannah Branson, Allison Connell, Jess Dawe, Tahlia Jamieson, Zarli Jess, Kaiya Mallia, Eve Simpson, Kate Thomson Umpires: Jacko Cassidy, Billy Catherall, Daniel Coventry, Blayde Triffet, Ollie Hine, Tyson Anstis, Kori Dunn, Jordan Hando (2024)

SSV GWR Year 7 Boys Football

On Wednesday 30th July BHS took our Year 7 Boys Football team to the SSV Greater Western Region Year 7 Boys Football competition held at the Marty Busch Reserve, Sebastopol. The original event got cancelled in Term 2 due to inclement weather so all students had been waiting a long time to take to the field.

The Year 7 Boys were part of a Round Robin competition. They played matches against Trinity College (17pts to 26pts), Horsham College (17pts to 2pts), Emmanuel College (12pts to 23pts) and Mercy Regional College (9pts to 29pts) to finish with 1 win, 3 loses but somehow managed to finish in 3rd place on percentage when the bottom 3 sides all tied on 1 win each. Coach Nathan Patrikeos was extremely pleased with how the team performed as a whole and indicated the results didn’t reflect how well the team played throughout the day.

Students involved:

Year 7 Boys: Jetta Andrews, Asher Anstis, Ethan Bridgman, Hudson Brown, Braxton Burrows, Devon Cherry, Jonah Cherry, Riley Cunningham, Ted Davies, Nate Delima, Arthur Den Ouden, Caleb Gleeson, Ramon Harman, Liam Jones, Jaxon Ladiges, Keong Mac, Kellen Manwaring, Logan Pilmore, Charlie Ridley, Eamon Slade, Eric Smith, Max Turbull Coaches: Nathan Patrikeos, Oliver Ridley (Year 11)

SSV GWR Year 7 Soccer

On Wednesday 6th August BHS had two teams (Year 7 Boys & Year 7 Girls) qualify for the SSV Greater Western Region Year 7 Soccer at the Wendouree West Soccer Reserve.

Coming off strong Eureka Division performances both teams were optimistic about their chances today.

The Year 7 Boys team had a Round Robin had a 4 team Round Robin competition. They played matches against Trinity College, Emmanuel College and Ararat College.

The Year 7 Girls only had a single match against the mighty Colac Secondary College. The team had the game under control for a majority of the match easily winning the game 4 goals to 0 goals. The team was certainly excited to be declared the champions and secure a spot in the SSV State Championships. Students also got the opportunity to cheer on the Boys teams for a couple of matches as well.

Both teams will now progress to the SSV Year 7 State Championships on Thursday 4th September (Girls) and Friday 5th September (Boys) at the Darebin International Sports Centre.

Students Involved:

Year 7 Boys: Adriel Agugo, Devon Cherry, Jonah Cherry, Xayvier Cooper, Arthur Den Ouden, Jaxon Ladiges, Kellen Manwaring, Henry Moekotte, Tom Murray, Charlie Ridley, Max Turnbull. Coach: Jamie Walker

Year 7 Girls: Ava Brookes, Mackenzie Carter, Sabe Cooper, Ava Garrod, Evie Haskins, Rubie Kirkwood, Maddison Kraulins, Indi Mandford, Molly Parkinson, Sofia Van Kempen, Haidee Ward, Summer Wooding. Coach: Gillian Bennett

SSV Eureka Year 8 Volleyball

On Wednesday 13th August BHS took two teams (Year 8 Boys and Year 8 Girls) to the SSV Eureka Year 8 Volleyball competition held at Daylesford Secondary College.

The Year 8 Boys had a 7 team Pool Play competition. They were part of Pool A alongside Mount Rowan Secondary College (2 sets to 0 sets), Daylesford Secondary College A team (1 set to 2 sets) and Woodmans Hill Secondary College (2 sets to 0 sets). Mount Clear College, Phoenix Secondary College and Daylesford Secondary College B team. 2 wins secured them a spot in the Semi Final against Phoenix Secondary College which they won in a close 2 sets to 1 set match to book a place in the Grand Final rematch against the local team Daylesford Secondary College A team. BHS took the first set only to give up the final two sets to lose the match 1 set to 2 sets. The loss meant the team had finished in an agonisingly close 2nd place for the competition.

The Year 8 Girls had a 7 team Pool Play competition as well. They were part of Pool B alongside Mount Clear College (1 set to 2 sets), Daylesford Secondary College B team (1 set to 2 sets). Mount Rowan Secondary College, Phoenix Secondary College, Beaufort Secondary College and Daylesford Secondary College A team made up Pool A.

Unfortunately, without a win the team played off against the 3rd placed team in Pool A and drew Beaufort Secondary College to play off for 5th/6th place. Another close game saw the team go down 1 set to 2 sets to finish in =6th place with Mount Rowan Secondary College.

Full results can be found on the following link:

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/greater-western-secondary/eureka-secondary/Documents/SSV%20Eureka%20Year%208%20Volleyball%20Results%202025.pdf

Students involved:

Year 8 Boys: Tyson Anstis, Louis Clark, Sam Kendrick, Hunter Leedham, Denham McMahon, Will Stokes, Lachlan Tobin. Coach: Paul Natolli

Year 8 Girls: Shermainne Bataliones, Alex Gladman, Summer Harwood, Jez Jumamoy, Nyah Michels, Isabella Rigby, Charlotte Thompson. Coach: Catie Beyen

SSV GWR Senior & Intermediate Basketball

On Thursday 14th August BHS had 4 teams qualify for the SSV Greater Western Region Senior and Intermediate Basketball competition at Selkirk Stadium, Ballarat.

The Senior Boys team were given a lifeline after SEDA College withdrew from the GWR competition and BHS replaced them. The team was drawn into Pool A alongside Trinity College (41pts to 17pts), Mortlake College P-12 (44pts to 13pts) and Mercy Regional College (41pts to 25pts). Horsham College, Bayview College and Emmanuel College made up Pool B. A great start in the Pool Play matches secured the team a place in the Grand Final against Emmanuel College. Once again, the team was so close to victory going down 37pts to 44pts to once again finish runners up!

The Senior Girls team were drawn into Pool A alongside Trinity College (31pts to 20pts), Emmanuel College (61pts to 15pts). Marian College, Good Shepherd College and Mercy Regional College made up Pool B. 2 wins secured the team a Grand Final place against Mercy Regional College which they won convincingly 60pts to 19pts. With victory secured comes a position in the SSV State Final.

The Intermediate Boys were drawn into Pool A alongside Monivae College (30pts to 52pts) & Trinity College (60pts to 19pts). Horsham College, Terang College and Emmanuel College made up Pool B.

The loss to Monivae College meant the team qualified for the consolation final for 3rd place against Horsham College which the team went on to win 50pts to 26pts.

Finally the Intermediate Girls were drawn into Pool B alongside Monivae College (19pts to 41pts) and Trinity College (8pts to 40pts). Horsham College, Portland Secondary College, Mercy Regional College and Emmanuel College made up Pool A. With no wins on the board it was an unfortunate quick day for the team but they all enjoyed the experience non the less.

The Senior Girls team will now progress to the SSV Senior Girls State Basketball Championships on Thursday 18th September at the Melbourne Sports Centre, Parkville.

We also had 5 students come along and umpire on the day as well.

Students involved:

Senior Boys: Jesse Baker, Floyd Brooks, Noah Cummins, Jacob Hutchinson, Hamish Marshall, Hamish Mathison, Jackson Obrien, Kale Tuaine, Aiden Wiltsher Coach: Jacob Borner

Senior Girls: Isabelle Harrison, Georgia Hayne, Aislinn McCarthy, Ella Kerr, Alex Oladker, Dakodah Pearce, Lena Wiltsher. Coach: Kristy Trahair-Merrett

Intermediate Boys: Raiyan Bin Abdullah, Fletcher Farnsworth, Mitchell McArthur, Liam McIntyre, Brody Rumble, Bourne Sri Dargon, Zakai Van Elsen. Coach: Courtney McLean

Intermediate Girls: Jayla Anstis, Matilda Benn, Hannah Branson, Allison Connell, Jess Dawe, Tahlia Jamieson, Zarli Jess, Kaiya Mallia, Eve Simpson, Kate Thomson Umpires: Jacko Cassidy, Billy Catherall, Daniel Coventry, Ollie Hine, Tyson Anstis

SSV Senior Girls State Hockey

On Tuesday 19th August the BHS Senior Girls Hockey team qualified for the SSV State Senior Girls Hockey competition at the Footscray Hockey Club. Having a walk through at the Eureka and Greater Western Region events the girls were super keen to actually play some matches!

The drew Pool B alongside Montmorency Secondary College (0 goals to 4 goals), Wodonga Senior Secondary College (0 goals to 11 goals) and Mildura Secondary College (0 goals to 8 goals). Suzanne Cory High School, Frankston High School, Norwood Secondary College and Chairo Christian School Drouin.

It was certainly not the results the team was looking for but the girls all had a great experience at an SSV State Championship finishing in 8th position. The great news is all students are returning back to BHS next year and are looking to get back next year.

Full results can be found on the following link:

https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/state/Documents/HockeySGResults2025.pdf

Students involved:

Jenna Archibald, Shara Baker, Alex Gladman, Adrienne Harris, Mollie Hayes, Georgia Hayes, Macey Kaletsch, Paige Kalisperis, Khushjot Kaur, Summer Kotek, Lana Wilson, Elizabeth Wylie

BAS Championships

BAS Cross Country Championships

On Wednesday 13th August 34 BHS students attended the BAS Cross Country Championships at Vic Park. The students got the chance to compete on the National Cross-Country circuit that was used this past weekend by Athletics Australia.

See below Top 15 results achieved by BHS students

Top 15 Finishes – BHS Students

Ruby Graco – 3rd Place, Junior Girls 3k – 12:32
George Bishop – 4th Place, Intermediate Boys 4k – 13:58
Lena Wiltsher – 7th Place, Intermediate Girls 4k – 18:19
Sofia Van Kempen – 11th Place, Junior Girls 3k – 13:50
Max Turnbull – 11th Place, Junior Boys 3k – 11:23

The school also achieved the following Aggregate Results:

3rd Place – Junior Girls
4th Place – Intermediate Girls
5th Place – Junior Boys
5th Place – Intermediate Boys

Full results can be found on the link below:

https://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16&RId=29898&EId=1

Students Involved:

George Bishop, Alana Burns, Alby Davies, Arthur Den Ouden, George English, Alex Gladman, Ruby Graco, Sam Hillis, Charlie Hingst, Annie Johnston, Myah Johnston, Liam Jones, Rubie Kirkwood, Kaiya Mallia, Indi Manford, Jaggar Mansion, Ava Miller, Jackson Obrien, Matilda Prentice, Charlie Ridley, Fletcher Smith, Bourne Sri Dargon, Max Turnbull, Riley Van Ek, Ronan Van Kempen, Sofia Van Kempen, Lena Wiltsher

BAS Chess Championships

On Tuesday 19th August twenty Ballarat High Students participated in the inaugural BAS Chess Championship tournament held at St Patricks College. BHS took a strong team of students of all year levels, particularly in the Junior & Middle Years. Year 7 Student Mehthuja Dissanayake finished in first place on 6 points from 7 games in the Junior Division. Year 9 Student Sam Song finished in first position in 6.5 points from 7 games in the Intermediate Division. Other students who had a strong tournament were Shan Diviro, Lance Lijo Kurien, Angelina Biju & Vincent Perconte who all finished on 5 points each.

Ballarat High School narrowly missed winning the Team Champions, finishing in 2nd place overall on 22.5 points.

Students Involved:

Alberto Biju, Angelina Biju, Methuja Dissanayake Ralalage, Shan Diviro , Teo Glaude, Lishanth Gobi Anand, Tabias Jarrett, Joel Jomy, Jay Kanthiya, Lance Lijo Kurien, Caelum McCartin, Vincent Perconte, Sam Song. Coach: Morgan Colgrave

BAS After School Sport Result

BHS Student News

Sophie Kurzman (2021)

Congratulations to past student Sophie Kurzman who has been selected to represent Australia in Burnside National Under 26 Singles Lawn Bowls championships in New Zealand. The competition will run from Thursday 25th September to Sunday 28th September.

This is the second time that Sophie has represented the Australian team in the lawn bowls.

Good luck Sophie!

Ben Ludbrook (2021)

Well done to Ben Ludbrook who recently represented Australia at the World University Games in the Half Marathon. Always a talented runner at school Ben finished in 20th place running a PB time of 66:15. His efforts also earned the Australian team 3rd place in the teams event. Ben also recently came 22nd at the Athletics Australia National Cross-Country Championships Open 10k event held here in Ballarat.

Yuvraj Miterani (Year 8)

Good luck to Year 8 student Yuvraj Miterani who will be competing at the National Indoor Lawn Bowls Championships this week in Warrnambool. Yuvraj will be representing Victoria in the Junior competition but also playing in the Senior Open Singles competition as well.

Good Luck Yuvraj!

Ballarat Football League News

With the BFL AFLW competition coming to end this past weekend we have had lots of current and past students winning awards and accolades:

Abbey Burke (Year 10) – Best on ground in the U/16 Girls Grand Final and winning the Grand Final with the Ballarat Football Club.
Jenna Burke (2021) – Premiership player for Darley Senior Women.
Teams of Year selections:
- U/14 Girls – Ivy Madden (Year 7)
- U/16 Girls – Lily Graco (Year 10)
- U/19 Girls – Willow Manford + two other current students.
- Senior Women – Katie McAloon (2021), Demi Thompson (2022), Ellen Werts, Jess Bokma
Leading Goal Kicker
- Jess Bokma – Senior Women (68 Goals)

Ashley Rogers

Sports Coordinator

Ballarat High School Newsletter

Issue 13 · 29 Aug 2025

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