Game, Set, Match

Term 4 Sports Update 

Overall, we'd like to acknowledge the sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit that define the students of Box Hill High School. Players across all sports disciplines supported one another throughout competitions, built stronger connections as a team, and  represented  the school community with pride and respect.  We are very proud of you!

SSV EMR Athletics – 8th October 

Congratulations to our student athletes, who represented Box Hill High School at the School Sport Victoria (SSV) Eastern Metropolitan Track and Field Secondary Region Championships which took place on Thursday 8 October at the Knox Athletics Track.

We saw some exceptional performances, with results including:

Will L – 1st in 800m and 1500m 

Amber T – 1st place in Discus, 2nd Place in Shot Put

Archer L – 1st Place in Triple Jump

Jay C - 2nd Place in Discus

Alice D – 2nd Place in High Jump 

Nathan S – 2nd Place in Long Jump

Finn P – 3rd Place in 1500m 

SSV State Championships Athletics

A number of our EMR athletes qualified for the (SSV) State Secondary Track and Field Championships which was held the following weekon 16 October 2026 at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park, with outstanding achievements from:

Will L - 3rd in 800m and 1500m  

Archer L - 5th Triple Jump  

Amber T - 8th Discus  

Year 7 Hockey Boys 

The Year 7 Hockey boys stormed to victory at Regional finals, being undefeated all day! The day’s matches looked like: 

Box Hill defeated Balwyn: 1-0 (Dylan C scored the winning goal in last 30 seconds after a solid defensive game!) 

Box Hill defeated Ashwood: 5-0 (goal scorers: Lachie M x 3, Dylan C x 1, Archer L x 1) 

Box Hill defeated Wantirna: 7-0 (goal scorers: Lachie M x 4, Dylan C x 3) 

Box Hill defeated Mount Waverley in the final: 3-1 (goal scorers: Lachie M x2, Marcus H x 1) 

The team are heading to the state finals on 17th November - can we bring home the title? 

Year 7 Basketball Girls

The Year 7 Girls Basketball Team was the first Basketball team (boys or girls, any age group) to represent Box Hill High School at the EMR level in eight years. 

In this history making day, the girls came out on fire. In a tough first match against Doncaster, the girls were pushed to the end, being down with 5 minutes to go, a smart timeout from coaches, Claire M and Macy R, began a run of 10 points in a row, led by Emily M who controlled the rebounds and put through multiple points of her own. They won their first game 19-15.  

The second game was against the Templestowe Basketball Academy, facing a team who trains 3 times a week, our girls put their best foot forward, Amelie G using her physicality on the defensive end led the way as the girls never stopped trying, running up and down the court on a hot day. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as the girls went down 35-19. 

The final match was against Rowville Sport Academy, again the girls never gave up, Navya S’s class and poise kept us within striking distance at half time, only down by 10 points. Some incredible shooting from Katrina S saw us cut the margin, alas the skill of Rowville prevailed as we lost in a tight tussle.  

The girls can be incredibly proud of themselves, making it to the next round of Basketball is an incredible achievement and not once did they give up. They represent Box Hill High School with amazing spirit and came away with a win. Well done girls! 

Year 7 Tennis Girls

The Year 7 girls displayed excellent teamwork, determination and skill throughout their interschool tennis competition. 

Congratulations to Jamie L (A1) and June L (A2), who were named MVPs for their outstanding performances on the court. The girls competed brilliantly and achieved a fantastic second-place finish. Well done to the whole team for their efforts and sportsmanship!  

Year 7 Tennis Boys

The Year 7 boys also showed great determination, sportsmanship and skill throughout the day. Congratulations to Lachlan C (A1) and Justin W (A2), who were named MVPs for their impressive performances. Unfortunately, the boys were unable to secure the top spot, but should be proud of their efforts and the way they represented the school.

EMR Intermediate Boys' Cricket

The boys travelled to Hislop Park to play Balwyn High School in a knockout match. 

We lost the toss and we were sent into bat. From 14 overs we amassed a score of 97 with Ari making 40 retired and some useful cameos from Arin S and Xavier B. 

Balwyn started slowly in their chase but got cracking with some big 6's to pass our total with 1 over remaining. MVP's for the day were Arihant K and Arin S.  

Year 8 Girls' Cricket

Our Year 8 girls took on the challenge of playing our Year 7 girls in the first game of the day at the home of cricket - Len Toogood Oval in Blackburn North. 

Both teams showed great competitive spirit - it was a good way to warm up for the games to follow against Blackburn High. 

Our Year 8s won the toss against Blackburn and chose to bowl first, confident in their attack and ability to chase. It seemed a contentious decision as the opposition got off to a very strong start at 0/24 of 4 overs. Our bowlers started strong bowling line and length but they were met with some strong performances in the opening batting pair. The breakthrough finally came and was followed up in quick succession with a stunning outfield catch from one of the Year 8 girls at cover. 

We ended up getting them restricted at 4/84 requiring a chase of 85 to advance to the next round. 

Our openers got off to a flyer with Ananya the star on the day, retiring with quick fire 28* and notching up some red ink in the scorebook. We unfortunately lost a few quick wickets and fell just short of the score needed at 3/82.  

Overall, the team had a great day out and learnt a lot about cricket and played the game with a great deal of admiration and respect. 

Fantastic effort girls and all the best for your future cricketing careers!

Year 8 Boys' Cricket

The boys took on East Doncaster and Blackburn in cricket this year. In the beautiful sunshine they played with great competitive spirit. 

Whilst they didn't win a game, they enjoyed the day out. 

The highlight of the day was MVP Henry R's well made 32 and his accurate leg spin bowling along with Zach B's medium pace bowling and sharp fielding.  

Year 7 Boys' Cricket

On Tuesday 20 October, Box Hill High School Year 7 Boys' Cricket team played a 12 over match against Koonung and Blackburn High School at Elgar Park. 

The team was captained by Laksh who led from the front with the bat in both matches. Jehaan and Harvey also contributed well with the bat. 

Despite losing by a large margin to Koonung in game 1, the team showed great determination in game 2 scoring a strong total of 50 runs that was surpassed with only one over remaining. 

Special mention to Toby and Aiden who took two wickets each in game 2. Well done to the whole team for their positivity and participation, and a special thanks to our Year 9 coaches Arihant, Vivaan and Arin for guiding the team on the day and assisting with umpiring and scoring. 

Year 7 Girls' Cricket

The Year 7 Girls' Cricket team had an amazing day filled with teamwork, sportsmanship and excitement! Our first game was against Box Hill High School Year 8, where we batted first. Players rotated after every three overs, giving everyone the opportunity to bat and get involved. It was a wonderful practice match!

Our second game was against Blackburn B, where we secured a fantastic win! The girls scored an impressive 101 runs in their first innings, with Amber and Emily both retiring on 25 runs each. Amelie G was an amazing wicketkeeper, stopping the ball at every turn! Every player contributed to this wonderful win, making it an exciting and memorable day of cricket. 

Year 8 Tennis Boys

The Year 8 Boys’ Tennis team delivered an impressive performance, with players showing focus, resilience and a competitive spirit throughout the matches. Jayden and Noah were recognised as the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) for their outstanding contributions to the team. Their dedication and determination helped make them stand out, and they set a great example for their teammates through their effort and attitude. 

Year 8 Tennis Girls

The Year 8 Girls’ Tennis team showed great effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout their matches. Sabine and Antonia stood out as the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) for their team, demonstrating excellent commitment, teamwork and a positive attitude on the court. Both players deserve recognition for the way they represented their team and contributed to the spirit of the competition. 

Box Hill High School congratulates all players for their effort and commitment, and looks forward to continued growth and success in future sporting events.