Interschool Sport
Koonung Secondary College
Term 3 Interschool Sport wrap up
Well done to all teams and students that went out on Interschool Sport to represent Koonung at the end of Term 3! Below is a summary of the sports (with special mentions to students who represented our school values) as well as photos of their competitions.
Whitehorse Division Athletics - Wednesday 21 August
Congratulations to all 117 competitors on a fantastic day of track and field! Below is a quick summary of some amazing overall team and individual results.
Overall, Team Scores:
- 2098 - Blackburn HS
- 1284 - East Doncaster SC
- 1269 - Koonung SC
- 1079 - Box Hill HS
- 137 - Box Hill SSC
Records Broken:
- Nate Uecker 1500m record 4:20.52 (old record 4:38.62)
- Ishara Ross 100m record 13.36 (old record 13.47)
Age Group Champions:
- Jude Crouch (16 year male)
- Annabelle Field (20 year female)
All students competed with great enthusiasm and endeavour on the day. We cannot wait to hear how the 30 students who have progressed to the next round (EMR) track and field in Term 4!
Miss Murray, Miss Brugliera, Miss Stimar and Mr Scott.
Year 8 Table Tennis - Friday 6 September
Congratulations to the Year 8s who participated in the Interschool Table Tennis tournament. There was great team work on display and when one team wasn’t playing, members from that team would help with scoring. There was a friendly atmosphere to the day and many Koonung students showed great improvement in their table tennis skills. Special shout out to the Boys B Team who played 5 games in their draw. Overall, a great day.
Mrs Carnie
Year 8 Basketball - Friday 6 September
On Friday, our Year 8 basketball teams (two A and two B teams) had an action-packed day at the round robin competition, demonstrating incredible teamwork and determination. A shout out to our B teams who came away with some close wins! A big thank you to all those who participated. Well done!
Mr Ewart and Miss Allender
Year 8 Hockey - Friday 6 September
Our Year 8 field hockey team participated in a thrilling round robin competition, showcasing impressive teamwork and determination. After some tough competition, unfortunately Koonung did not come away with a win but we did get one goal against Blackburn High School to much celebration! Well done to all students for your displays of great resilience, as well as respect for your opponents.
Miss Hobson
Year 7 Table Tennis - Friday 13 September
Boys A team came last but fought well, and the girls A team came second. Both of our B teams played well as a team and rotated to make sure everyone could play singles and doubles. Overall, a fantastic day of competitive table tennis. Well done Year 7s!
Mr Tozer
Year 7 Basketball - Friday 13 September
Our Year 7 basketball teams (two A and two B teams) participated in a thrilling one-day competition, and it was a day filled with excitement! Our team rallied together to score some fantastic points and support each other on the day, showcasing our resilience and teamwork. A huge thank you to Ella and Gabe, our Year 11 coaches, who helped students throughout the day—it truly made a difference! We’re proud of our efforts and can’t wait for more opportunities to play together next year.
Mr Dunn and Miss Ridgwell
Year 7 Hockey - Friday 13 September
In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, Koonung Secondary College Mixed Hockey fought hard in three close matches against the teams in the Whitehorse Division, showcasing an impressive blend of talent, strategy, and sportsmanship. A shout out to Zac who was an outstanding first time goalkeeper, Eddie who almost scored our only goal and Archer for being a positive team leader on and off the pitch. Well done team, I am proud of all of your efforts on the day!
Miss Murray
Well done to all students who represented Koonung in term 3. We look forward to seeing more teams in action at the end of Term 4!
Claire Murray
Interschool Sport and Carnival Coordinator
Koonung Sporting Stars
Oakleigh Chargers v Eastern Ranges - Last year's grand finalists face off again
Congratulations to Year 12 student Sienna Tallariti (Captain of Oakleigh Chargers) as she leads her team into the quest for another grand final win. Sienna was best on ground in last year's grand final.
In August Sienna played in with VIC METRO, who claimed this year's Marsh Under-18 Girls Championships title after a comprehensive 21-point win over reigning premier South Australia. The following was written following this final:
"Sienna Tallariti was absolutely fantastic down back, showcasing her intercepting prowess as she continues to press her case as one of the most promising defenders in this year's draft crop."
Invitation to the National AFLW Draft Combine
Sienna is also to be congratulated on her recent invite to the National AFLW Draft Combine. A total of 91 AFLW Draft hopefuls will be put through their paces next month as part of the revamped AFL Women’s National and State Draft Combines. 47 players were invited to attend the 2024 AFLW National Draft Combine, with an additional 44 nominated for respective State Draft Combines.
Sienna has also been named Captain of the 2024 Coates Talent League Team of the Year!
We wish Sienna the very best for both the final on Saturday at Ikon Park and her quest to play AFLW.
If you have any great sporting stories, please share them with our Koonung community by emailing Miss Claire Murray (Sports Coordinator). Claire.Murray@education.vic.gov.au