Cross Country-District and Regional
Maffra Secondary College Shines at Cross Country Championships
DISTRICTS
Friday, 16th May – Alberton West Football Ground
On Friday, 39 students from Maffra Secondary College proudly represented the school at the District Cross Country event held at the picturesque Alberton West Football Ground. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by all competitors were outstanding, as students tackled the challenging course with determination and school spirit.
The overall results were exceptional, with more than half of our competitors—21 students—qualifying for the next stage, the Regional Cross Country Championships. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students.
Notable Individual Results:
- 12/13 Boys: 🥇 1st – Bowen Slattery 🏅 4th – Kryton Taipa-Tama
- 12/13 Girls: 10th – Zara McKinnon
- 14 Boys: 4th – Kobe Parsons
- 14 Girls: 🥈 2nd – Lily Appleton 9th – Chelsea Gannon
- 15 Boys: 5th – Ari Cater 8th – Darcy Cater
- 16 Girls: 4th – Perrine Balon 5th – Maddie Winter 8th – Ehmber Hyder
- 16 Boys: 6th – Lincoln Phillips
- 17-20 Girls: 🥈 2nd – Summer Harbour 4th – Zara Smith 5th – Lara Dowsett 6th – Tamara Wilkie 7th – Kaicee Reid
- 17-20 Boys: 🥉 3rd – Hamish Meddings 5th – Declan Collins 8th – Daniel Neaves 9th – Ned Conway
Students supported one another enthusiastically throughout the event, making the school community proud with the day being a success for Maffra Secondary College.
Congratulations to all competitors, and best of luck to those advancing to the Regional Championships! Your hard work and perseverance are an inspiration.
Under 17 girls onto next stage
Under 17 Boys Declan Collins and Hamish Meddings
Under 14 girls Lily Appleton
Under 13 Boys Bowen Slattery finishing 1st
Under 13 Boys Bowen Slattery and Kryton Taiapa-Tama
Cross Country Group
Under 17 girls onto next stage
Under 17 Boys Declan Collins and Hamish Meddings
Under 14 girls Lily Appleton
Under 13 Boys Bowen Slattery finishing 1st
Under 13 Boys Bowen Slattery and Kryton Taiapa-Tama
Cross Country Group
Ainsley Butcher
REGIONALS
On 16th of May, we had 38 students attend the Wellington Cross Country. It was a very successful day with 30 students progressing through to the Gippsland Round. On 5th of June, 20 students attended the Gippsland round, we were lucky to have good weather conditions, after last years wet carnival. Bowen Slattery finished 3rd in the 12/13 boys, Kobe Parsons, Ari Cater, Darcy Cater and Summer Harbour all finished in top 9 of their age groups. The Senior 17/20 girls team finished 3rd on the day. Maffra SC had 8 students proceed to qualify for State, held on 24th of July at the Yarra Valley Racing Club. Well done on a great achievement and we wish students all the best.
Students going through to State:
Bowen Slattery
Kobe Parsons
Ari Cater
Darcy Cater
Summer Harbour
Lara Dowsett
Zara Smith
Tamara Wilkie
Tash Dowsett
Education Support
