Senior School Sport  & Extra-Curricula Activities

• From the Senior School Sportsmaster
• Cricket 
• Basketball
• Squash
• Rugby

From the Senior School Sportsmaster

Last Saturday saw the conclusion of the NSW Pennant Squash competition and ISA Term 4 competitions in Basketball and Cricket.  Huge congratulations must go to all our winning teams.  

I take this opportunity to thank you all for the part you have played in making sure our boys have been involved in as much sport as possible throughout what has been a very challenging year.

I can confirm that at this stage a full program of sport is planned for Term 1 of 2021.  We will of course keep you informed of any changes to COVID protocols as they unfold.  

The new school year will kick off with the Senior School Swimming Carnival at Macquarie University Aquatic Centre on Tuesday 2 February 2021.  

Have a great Christmas.  See you in the New Year.  Yours in Sport...

Mr Matt Stearn - Senior School Sportsmaster

SPX Cricket

ISA Round 6 – 1st XI v St Patrick’s College @ Oxford Falls

On a very hot day at Oxford Falls, the 1st XI played off for the winners of the Term 4 ISA competition with St Patrick’s. Joe Colgan won the toss and had no hesitation deciding to bat in the sweltering conditions. He made 27 and with opener Tom Wunsch (59) combined for a 45-run stand. Wunsch batting with great determination in the heat. Wickets fell at regular intervals as the 1st XI batsmen struggled to get on top of the disciplined opposition bowling attack. It took all-rounder, Harrison O’Brien (44 not out) to boost the run rate and get the team to a respectable 9 for 170 after the allotted 50 overs. Harrison hit three 4s and two 6s in his excellent innings.

The St Patrick’s openers made a very steady start before Nick Ward dismissed both with the score at 2 for 43. A 104-run partnership ensued as the 1st XI bowlers failed to contain the aggressive batting of the next pair. At 2 for 147 the game looked gone but Liam Kinna (3 for 25) had other ideas taking three wickets in his final over to provide a glimmer of hope. As captain Colgan marshalled his troops, Ward (5 for 31) returned for his second spell and maintained the pressure with three more wickets as he relentlessly targeted the stumps. Liam Chang (2 for 17) then came back to clean up the tail with his pace. 

Remarkably, the 1st XI captured 8 wickets for 10 runs in 10 overs to record an amazing 13 run victory. Full credit must go to the team who have trained and played in such a united and determined manner all term. They can reflect on a term of cricket where they markedly improved and had deserved success. They can look forward to a 6 team ISA competition in 2021 Term 1 with confidence. 

MWJCA Fixtures – Saturday 5 December 2020

Fixtures are correct at time of publication. Players and parents are requested to check myCricket for any late changes.

• U12 Blue v Harboard Warriors @ Oxford Falls #2 (1.00 pm start)
• U13 Gold v Wakehurst Red @ Lionel Watts #1 (8.00 am start)
• U13 Black v Wakehurst Devils @ Melwood Oval #1 (8.00 am start)
• U14 Green v Peninsula Kingfishers @ Kierle Park #1 (8.00 am start)
• U14 Red v Collaroy Plateau Electric @ Nolans Reserve #3 (8.00 am start)
• U15 Yellow v Harboard Howzats @ Harboard (8.00 am start)
• U17 Purple v Collaroy Plateau Electric @ Oxford Falls #2 (8.00 am start)

ISA Fixtures

• 2nd XI next match ISA Round 1 on 6 February 2021
• 1st XI next match – practice match Friday 22 January 2021 v St Aloysius’ College @ Tyneside Avenue Willoughby (10.00 am start)

Results – Saturday 28 November 2020

Match Reports

Mr David Reay - Cricket Convenor

Basketball

In Term 1 next year all the regional schools will be returning to their respective divisions in the ISA and we will have a new draw established. Our first game will be on the second Saturday back next year. Thanks again to all the people who have helped this season

Game of the day: The 13F team finished with their first win for the season against St Andrew’s 13B at St Andrew’s. Well done to Miss Janes and the team.

Deserves a mention: We had some terrific matches on Saturday and I would like to congratulate everyone for the great way we finished the year. Our Open D team played against our Open E team, whilst our 17Ds and 17Es teams played against each other. Both were great matches. Well done to everyone involved.

Use the link below to see all of the ISA Basketball Teams Results:

http://www.isa.nsw.edu.au/summer-sports/boys-basketball/

Mr Neil Gibson - Senior Basketball Convenor

Squash

As the Squash season came to a crescendo two of our SPX teams made the finals. These matches were played at the Thornleigh Squash Courts last Saturday. In an exciting morning both of our sides emerged victorious. Big congratulations go to both teams who came through against confident Knox outfits to deservedly win their final. The boys played hard as teams were very competitive, with the lead going back and forth.  Spectators were on the edge of their seats and Dantae’s game going for an exhausting near 60 minutes.

SPX Team 7 in Div 8 – Oliver Mullen, Dylan Moore, Thomas Wilkins.

SPX Team 6 in Div 9 – Dantae Raic, Christian Robson, James Reagan and Cameron Smith. In what has been a challenging season it was nice to see our boys reap the rewards of much hard work.

Ms Julie Collings - Squash Coach

Rugby

As we were unable to hold our Annual Rugby Presentation evening this year, below is a listing of Award Recipients for Rugby. Congratulations to those boys who have received awards.

Included in this document is also the list of dates the Sarto Gym will be open during the Christmas break, both in December and January.  Please note that students must RSVP to sessions via TEAMS before 7.00 pm the day prior to training.  There is a minimum of 10 students required for a session to go ahead.   

TryTime Rugby Holiday Camps

Please also see the attached flyer for TryTime Rugby camps being held at Oxford Falls in January.

Wallabies vs Pumas School Ticket Offer - $20 tickets

Please see below for information on how to purchase $20 tickets to the Wallabies vs Pumas game this Saturday at Bankwest Stadium.  Please note the information regarding the Password to use.

Mr Joe Lynch - Senior Rugby Convenor