Western Ranges

Athletics Competition

Western Ranges Athletics Competition

On Wednesday, the 6th of September, 72 Staughton students made their way to the Melton Athletics Track to compete in the Western Ranges Athletics Carnival. Students were selected to represent Staughton based on their performances at our whole school Athletics Carnival earlier in the year. The overcast weather didn’t discourage our determined students, who were ready to compete and represented our college with pride.

We had some amazing results from our student athletes, who were bringing back ribbons from all over the place! It was very exciting to see, particularly our junior school students excelling in sport. It promises for an exciting future in sport here at Staughton.

I must make mention of fifteen students who have qualified to the third round of Athletics, which will again be held at Aberfeldie. Congratulations for winning your events and showing you are best in the Western Ranges:

• Justin Auilu 1st place in U17Boys Javelin, Shot Put, and Discus
• Ryan Stammers 1st place in U13Boys Javelin with a new record
• Ricky Masaga 1st place in U14Boys Shot Put and Javelin
• Denzel Johns 1st place in U15Boys 800m
• Mosese Falefoou 1st place in U20Boys Discus with a new record
• Baraka Mukunga 1st place in U20Boys 100m, 200m, and 400m
• Riel Mayoum 1st place in U17Boys 200m and 800m
• Boys U13 Relay team 1st place: Tay Gray, Ben Geysing, Jordan Barnes and James Taylor
• Boys U14 Relay team 1st place: Jack Geysing, Jack Darling, Kyle Hodgetts and Blake Thompson

These students have now qualified to compete at the Western Metro Regional Athletics on Thursday the 21st of September. Good luck guys!

Thank you to the staff that came and helped on the day: Ms. Basile, Will Cachia and student teacher Lachlan.

DANIELLE COOKE

Sports Coordinator