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All Schools Touch Football : June 30

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the NSW All Schools Touch Football Championships in Tamworth. The boys year 9/10, year 7/8 and Girls year 7/8 and year 9/10 all made the semi finals. The year 7/8 boys made it through to the grand final where they defeated Tamworth HS 5-3. A great effort from the team who will now go to Sydney for the State Finals. A big thank you to Dylan Cooper, Ella Sheehan and Janae Griffiths who refereed on the day. Thank you to Miss Gambrill, Miss Halpin and Mr McCabe for all their efforts in coaching the teams.

Cross Country Championships : June 24

Congratulations to all the boys from MCC who competed in the NSW Cross Country Championships in Sydney.  Jack Riley, Grady Green, Landon Reading, Oliver Tighe and Henry Weinthal ran really well proudly representing the college.

Football Success: Bill Turner Cup and Trophy Campaign 2026: May 12th to June 17th

McCarthy Catholic College has once again proudly nominated both our boys' and girls' squads for the prestigious Under 15s National Bill Turner Cup and Trophy competitions. Our athletes have demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, determination, and pride, representing the College's core values both on and off the field.

A massive congratulations to the girls' squad for their incredible heart and resilience this season, and a huge shoutout to the boys' team, who have officially fought their way into the National Round of 32!

The Under 15 Boys Squad:

• Year 7: Noah Grimley, Benjamin Edgar, Louie Van Aanholt, Archie Pattison, Lachlan Roach, Eli Moore, James O’Leary.
• Year 8: Ben Van Aanholt, Zavier Nolan.
• Year 9: Xavier Graf, Cooper Jones, Wilson Maloney, Chaise Kelly, Remy Monk, Flynn Dodson, Max Edgar.

The Under 15 Girls Squad:

• Year 7: Mia Simpson, Aria Swan, Emma Rowbottom.
• Year 8: Isabella Harding-Brown, Sophie Walker, Zoe Gentle, Sofia Michell, Savannah Brazier, Kate Wellington, Leila Povea-Roworth.

• Year 9: Amelia Lennox, Eve Simpson, Anashe Tendere, Isabella Shiels , Kaydence Gilmour , India Rose-Hicks.

   

Round 1 vs. Calrossy:

The campaign kicked off with a double-header against local rivals, Calrossy.

• The Boys: After a tense opening 15 minutes, McCarthy broke the deadlock and didn't look back. Fluid attacking play saw Remy Monk bag a fantastic hat-trick, with Ben Edgar also adding to the scoreboard. Final Score: 4-0 Win.

• The Girls: Our girls showed immense grit and defensive hustle throughout a physical match. Despite creating numerous chances, a breakaway goal from Calrossy proved decisive. Final Score: 1-0 Loss.

   

A special thanks to Ms. Ratcliffe for her fantastic coaching and organisation of the girls' team. We know they will come back even stronger next year!

Round 2 vs. Carinya Christian School:

Heading into a challenging away fixture, the boys knew they needed to step up against a strong Carinya side.

Facing a vocal sideline of senior Carinya students, McCarthy kept their composure. Cooper Jones opened the scoring at the 10-minute mark, triggering an absolute offensive masterclass. The boys shared the wealth, with goals flowing from Ben Van Aanholt, Noah Grimley, Cooper Jones, James O’Leary, Remy Monk, Flynn Dodson, Ben Edgar, and Archie Pattison. Thank you to Savannah Brazier for volunteering as our assistant referee!

• Final Score: 11-0 Win.

   

Round 3 vs. Oxley High School (Local “Grand Final”):

This was arguably the toughest test of the tournament against a historic powerhouse. Before kick-off, both teams observed a poignant minute’s silence for a close friend’s family, with our boys playing with heavy hearts and deep compassion.

The match was a tactical chess match. Midfielders Lachlan Roach and James O’Leary (Year 7) stood tall, physically matching opponents two years their senior. After a grueling, goalless first half, the breakthrough came 45 minutes in: a beautifully whipped corner found Ben Van Aanholt, who struck a sensational first-time volley into the net. McCarthy defended heroically against late pressure until the final whistle blew, sparking wild celebrations. This marks the first time in five years McCarthy has defeated Oxley in the competition!

• Final Score: 1-0 Win.

   

Round 4 vs. Armidale Secondary College (Inter-Area Final):

With a spot in the National Top 32 on the line, nerves were high for our first major final.

Playing on home turf, McCarthy struck first when a midfield interception led to a perfectly weighted through-ball for Remy Monk to finish. Shortly after, a brilliant passage of play initiated by our Year 7 contingent set up Remy for his second. Armidale pulled one back off a deflected clearance, marking the first goal McCarthy conceded all tournament.

Leading 2-1 at the half, the boys doubled down. Cooper Jones found the bottom corner twice in ten minutes to put the game out of reach, securing regional glory.

• Final Score: 4-1 Win.

   

Campaign Key Stats (Boys):

• Goals For: 20
• Goals Against: 1
• Clean Sheets: 3

• Top Scorer (so far): Remy Monk (7 goals)

   

What's Next?:

The boys will travel to the Far North Coast early next term to compete for a coveted spot in the National Round of 16.

Expressing Our Gratitude:

A tournament run like this is impossible without a community. A massive thank you to the staff who drove the buses and coordinated logistics, and to the incredible families who came out to cheer, assist, and support the players every step of the way. Go McCarthy!

NSWCCC Hockey Championships: June 9th to 11th

MCC was proudly represented at the recent NSWCCC Championships in Taree, fielding both an Open and a Junior Girls team. Throughout the two-day tournament, both squads displayed exceptional talent, immense heart, and commendable determination on the field.

Open Girls:

The Open Girls faced a demanding schedule, contesting eight matches over the two days. In a hard-fought campaign, they narrowly missed out on the final medal rounds after a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat in the semi-final. The team showcased outstanding hockey, proving that speed, skill, and sheer effort are powerful assets in any tournament.

We would like to extend a special acknowledgment to our Year 12 students, who have now concluded their school hockey careers. Thank you for your dedication and leadership over the years:

• Sienna Fielder
• Anna George
• Paige Macmillan
• Sophie Myers
• Janina Willoughby

Junior Girls:

The Junior Championship featured a smaller pool, requiring a round-robin format where every team played one another. In a highly competitive field, MCC finished an impressive 3rd in the pool stages without conceding a single loss.

The team hit their stride in the finals, securing a confident win in the semi-finals before claiming a brilliant upset victory against St Clare’s Taree in the preliminary final. This earned them a spot in the grand final against the two-time defending champions, Trinity Catholic College Goulburn.

The grand final was an intensely close affair, concluding in a 1-1 deadlock at full-time. In the high-stakes extra-time period, MCC capitalised on a costly turnover by Goulburn. Kallee Bird seized the opportunity, breaking away to score the winning goal and securing a thrilling 2-1 victory for MCC.

Off the Field:

Beyond their athletic achievements, the students enjoyed an incredibly memorable trip. A highlight of the tour was the opportunity to meet three-time Olympian Matt Dawson where several students enthusiastically (and memorably) asked about his famous pre-Paris 2024 Olympic injury. The girls were also the life of the party during our team dinner, thoroughly entertaining everyone at Musical Bingo.

Ultimately, it was a highly successful three days filled with excellent hockey, wonderful team bonding, and historic wins. All students represented MCC with the utmost pride, sportsmanship, and spirit.

June 8: REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆🥇✨

Congratulations to our Open Boys Division 1 Basketball team, who recently competed in the BNSW Regional All Schools Tournament. The boys were dominant, going undefeated throughout the competition and convincingly winning each of their games! They capped off their incredible run by defeating McIntire (Inverell) in the grand final. Fantastic effort, boys!

There was no stopping our Open Girls Division 1 Basketball team at the BNSW Regional All Schools Tournament! The girls absolutely cleared the court, dominating every single matchup to pull off a flawless, undefeated tournament run. They sealed their golden campaign with a brilliant win against McIntire (Inverell) in the grand final! What a phenomenal achievement, girls! 

Congratulations to our U16 Girls Basketball Division 1 team who recently played in the BNSW Regional All School's Tournament. Our girls went through the competition undefeated. They then went on to represent McCarthy at the State Championships in Sydney where they faced the best teams in NSW and gave them a good run for their money!

June 3:

An awesome day at the Dio girls league tag in Inverell. Both teams played four schools from our diocese, the 9/10 girls won 3 games and the 7/8 girls came away undefeated. Thanks for a fun day of footy, ladies.

Athletics Carnival:

Congratulations to the following students who were the Age Champions at the McCarthy Athletics Carnival on the 8th of May:

McCarthy Athletics Carnival Record Breakers:

Dio Cross Country:

Congratulations to the following students who were Age Champions at the Armidale Diocesan Cross Country earlier this Term: 

Amy Gambrill

Sport Leader

agambril@arm.catholic.edu.au