Sport

Senior Basketball

The Senior Basketball Finals began this week with two exciting games for our men’s and women’s teams. On Monday the girls team faced Willetton SHS at home in the ORC. It was great to see some of our younger students step up to the Senior level and fit so well into the team. Willetton got out to a quick start but our girls battled hard and were able to take a quarter-time lead 13–11. With continued strong play led by Savahna Nevill and U/16 State Team member, Shenae Hartree the Canons were level at half-time 20–20. Some unfortunate mistakes in the 3rd gave Willetton the lead which was hard to come back from. Willetton running out eventual winners 56–38.

Our Canons men’s team tipped off on Tuesday afternoon against Kiara College. Kiara had a very strong and big lineup which gave our boys some headaches early on. Missed shots and defensive lapses gave Kiara a 13-point advantage going into the 4th quarter. The boys, with a never-say-die attitude managed to rally behind a 33-point effort from Fletcher Clemmence to tie the game with 30 seconds remaining. Kiara came back and made a basket with Lennon Butler’s buzzer beater just missing. Kiara College came out the victors 58 – 56.

Mr L Ford (Specialist Basketball Coordinator)

Senior Boys AFL mid-season games - Never give up attitude continues

Week 2.3 - 16 May: SNC vs Sevenoaks

A challenging physical game that resulted in some injuries. Our players played maturely and kept their cool in the tense moments – meaning no SNC student was sent off. A number of staff, students and parents came down to support the team again. The players from SNESA (ex-student football team) were there as runners on the field. One point down at half time, the growing crowd lifted the team's spirit and they were able to outscore the opposition 4 goals to 1 in the second half. Goals scored: Curtis Spencer (3), Mitchell Colquhoun (assisted by Evander Bennell), Connor Young Free. Best on Ground: Jason Lamb, Lachlan Bunyan, Mark Cogger, Connor Young Free and Curtis Spencer.

Final result SNC 5.5.35 to Lynwood 2.2.14.

Week 2.4 - 23 May: SNC vs Kent Street

It was a tough first half where Kent Street came out running and tackling hard. They had a game plan and executed it well scoring 6 goals to our 2. The team refocused at the half-time break and were determined not to give up. Lennon Butler moved into defence and helped strengthened the group. Patrick Osias displayed great bravery in numerous contests. Ryan Tarmizi had a great game, including a solid mark despite a late thumping tackle he knew was coming. His courage was rewarded with a 50-metre penalty. Lachlan Bunyan displayed gutsy play in the packs and showed his speed with a spectacular run down the flank. We held the score to 2 goals each in the second half. Goals: Nyika John (1), Charles Pleiter (2), one assisted by a great running kick from Luke Miller, Mark Cogger (1). Best on ground: Mark Cogger, Ryan Tarmizi, Patrick Osias and Charles Pleiter. Final result SNC 4.3.27 to Kent Street 8.4.52.

Join our Year 12 players for their final game for the College and the last game of the season. Come down to Queens Park Reserve this Wednesday 30 May to see SNC v Clontarf. Bounce down is at 4pm.

Mrs M Silva (Team Manager)