Senior School Cocurricular Program
- Fixtures
- From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
- Basketball
- Cricket - ISA
- Squash
- Swimming - Senior School Swimming Carnival
- NSTA Tennis
Fixtures
From the Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
As we head into the final rounds of the Term 4 summer sport, I take this opportunity to thank all members of the cocurricular community for their efforts throughout the year. I also take this opportunity to wish our 1st XI cricket tourists all the very best for their tour which takes place in the new year.
I note also that there are basketball camps happening throughout the break. If your son wishes to sign up for these, they can do so via Clipboard.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year. I look forward to seeing you all in 2026.
NB Please monitor your emails for information regarding Clipboard registrations 2026.
Mr Matt Stearn - Assistant Principal, Cocurricular
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Ms Leisa Proc – General Coordinator
Basketball
Weekly Wrap-Up
As we close out another exciting Term of basketball this weekend with Round 6 of ISA, it great to celebrate the teams that brought home wins and acknowledge the outstanding efforts across all squads.
Teams That Secured Wins
13A dominated Redlands with a convincing 56–26 victory. A strong team performance set the tone early, with relentless defence and fast breaks leading to the win.
13F impressed with a 46–16 result over St Andrew’s. Joshua McCarry and Luca Maio were instrumental, showing great composure and sharp shooting.
14F fought hard for a 19–11 win against St Andrew’s. Ethan Gadaleta and Francesco Siclari stood out with disciplined defence and smart ball movement.
17A claimed a solid 38–30 win over Redlands. Kobe Chand and Nickolas Cheung led the charge with aggressive drives and strong rebounding.
17D secured a 27–16 victory against Oakhill. Brandon Setiawan Gow and Isaac Sharpe contributed with excellent hustle and teamwork.
2nd V edged out Oakhill in a thriller, 68–63, showing resilience and clutch shooting down the stretch.
3rd V recorded a 35–21 win over Oakhill, thanks to Martin Chan’s leadership and smart play.
Notable Performances in Tough Matches
13D and 13E battled hard despite losses, with Tom McSweeney, Francesco Bevinetto, James Whitby, and Zac Hayes showing grit and determination.
14C and 14D saw standout efforts from Dean Bacic, Josh Younes, Archie Arnold, and Ollie Delilkhan, who worked tirelessly on defence and transition.
15A and 15C were led by Jono Battishall, Ben Hair, Finn Baker, and Cruz Arapoc, who displayed strong leadership and energy on the court.
5th V narrowly missed a win (26–27), with Sam Millar and Liam Conn putting in big efforts to keep the game close.
6th V fought hard against St Patrick’s, with Cameron Powell and Archie Turner showing great teamwork.
A huge thank you to all parents, supporters, and players for your commitment throughout the season. Your energy and dedication have made this term a success.
Enjoy the upcoming break, and we hope to see plenty of players at our Basketball Holiday Camps this summer! Clipboard opens tomorrow, jump in quickly to secure your spot.
Basketball Holiday Camps – December 2025 & January 2026
Camp Focus Areas
Skill Development: Dribbling, shooting, and defensive techniques.
Game IQ: Teamwork, communication, and decision-making.
Fitness & Conditioning: Building strength and agility for next season.
Camp Dates:
- 9 Dec: Firsts Squad (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | Elite pathway (invite)13/14s (10:00 am –12:00 pm)
- 10 Dec: Junior School (8:00 am – 10:00 am) | Open Age Session Yr 7–10 (10:30 am –12:30 pm)
- 11 Dec: Firsts Squad (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | Elite pathway (invite) 15/17s (10:00 am –12:00 pm)
- 16 Dec: Firsts Squad (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | Elite pathway (invite) 13/14s (10:00 am –12:00 pm)
- 17 Dec: Junior School (8:00 am – 10:00 am) | Open Age Session Yr 7–10 (10:30 am –12:30 pm)
- 18 Dec: Firsts Squad (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | Elite pathway (invite) 15/17s (10:00 am –12:00 pm)
- 21 Jan: Junior School (8:00 am – 10:00 am) | Open Age Session Yr 7–10 (10:30 am –12:30 pm)
- 22 Jan: Firsts Squad (8:00 am – 9:30 am) | Elite pathway (invite) 15/17s (10:00 am –12:00 pm)
Clipboard will be Open from Friday 28 November to secure your place.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out, this is your chance to finish the year strong and start the next one even stronger!
Fixture Information.
Mr James Bourke - Basketball Convenor
Cricket
ISA U19 Cricket representation.
Congratulations to Rohan Chang, Ollie Freeman, and Archie Wragge and on being selected in the ISA U19 Cricket combined team. Also congratulation to Charlie Chiipendale who was selected as the shadow bolwer for this side.
Saturday 22 November 2025 – ISA Round 5
1st XI 6/165 (Viaan Singh 40, Charlie Chippendale 38 , Archoe Wragge 24, Rohan Chang 20) defeated St Patrick’s College 10/82 (Brody Mendel 5/13, Dan Carrol 4/1, Alex Burke 1/20)
The 1st XI travelled to Strathfield for this highly anticipated clash. Losing the toss and being sent into bat, openers Archie Wragge (24) and Rohan Chang (20) put on 30 for the first wicket. Rain interrupted play and reduced the match to 40 overs each. A solid 50 run partnership form Viaan Singh (40) and Rory Rapa (17) had the 1st XI well placed leading into the final overs. Charlie Chippendale (38) played some expansive shots including 3 fours and 3 sixes to push to total forward. Sensible final overs batting by Ollie Costain (12*) and Miles Moran (2*) saw the 1st XI with a very defendable 165.
Good opening bowling spell from Charlie Chippendale (0/13) and Jack English (0/12) made scoring difficult for SPC. Enter Brody Mendel (5/13) and Dan Carroll (4/1): Dan removing two of the top four batters and Brody quickly taking five wickets. Some great fielding and catching, Charlie Chippendale 3 catches and Jack English 1 catch, had SPC 8/48. Alex Burke claimed a vital wicket and Dan Carroll returned for a second spell to quickly wrap up the final two wickets. A great team win.
2026 SPX Cricket – Australian Scools Cricket Challenge – Brisbane
Over the period 11 to 16 January 2026 the 1st XI will travel to Brisbane and Nudgee College to play in the Australian Schools Cricket Challenge. This carnival involves 25 schools from across Australia and New Zealand. The 1st XI will play matches against St Patrick's College Shorncliffe, Padua College, and Brisbane Boys College with a fourth match to be determined by results of the carnival.
Saturday 29 November 2025 – ISA Round 6
1st XI – No match (already played)
2nd XI v St Gregory’s College @ St Gregory’s College Campbelltown
2nd XI - ISA Round 5
The 2nds were at Oxford Falls for the 5th round of the ISA season, facing St Augustine’s in a very low scoring game. Pius won the toss and chose to bowl but the opening bowlers had trouble finding the first wicket.
St Augustine’s were 0/44 until a great runout from Lucas Gleeson claimed the first wicket. After that the 2nds were on fire with another wicket coming a few overs later from another runout, this time from Oliver Battersby. Wickets kept falling with St Augustine’s losing 10/36 to be bowled out for a total of 80. There were great bowling performances from Tom Costain (5/16) from his ten overs and Anthony Kennedy (1/7) from 2 overs.
The 2nds came into bat just before lunch. A early wicket fell in the first over and the 2nds waited out till lunch. Lunch was interrupted by rain and the covers having to go on. The rain game was delayed for 2 hours with the new total being 78 off 46 overs. After play resumed, a couple of quick wickets saw the 2nds at 3/23. A handy partnership between Oliver Battersby (20) and Henry Gardner (17) got the 2nds to 3/52 until Oliver got hit on the toe out LBW. Another wicket fell and the 2nds were 5/56, feeling some pressure, until Anthony Kennedy and Oscar Clubbe got Pius over the line.
Mr David Reay - ISA Cricket Convenor
Squash
Last weekend saw most fixtures at Willoughby with Pius vs Pius for most games. Pat Buono of SPX 6 played twice to beat SPX 5, SPX 3 beat SPX 4 and SPX1 and 2 had wins to finish off the round with finals week next Saturday at Thornleigh. There is a chance for teams to move up a division for the second half of the season and I wish all players the best of luck.
Mr Joe Madani - Squash Convenor
Swimming
Last Thursday the college held their Senior Swimming Carnival at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. There was great competition between the Houses and congratulations again to Rice House who were the winners on the day.
The following students are our Age Champions for the 2026 season:
U13: Max Allende
U14: Ethan Leong
U15: Jack Dunk
U16: Luca McCarthy
U17: Charlie Chippendale and Cameron Gartner
Opens: Archer Ferguson
Congratulations to these students who have excelled in their age group.
Ms Leisa Proc - Swimming Convenor
NSTA Tennis
Despite the rain, our final game of the 2025 season went ahead. What a fantastic season it has been!
Congratulations to all our St X Pius students for showing spirit, enthusiasm, and outstanding teamwork throughout the season. An extended thank you goes to parents for your ongoing support and for ensuring students arrived on time each week. Your collaboration and commitment is greatly appreciated.
Finals Results
We commend every team for their tremendous effort and dedication. It is my pleasure to announce the winners and runners-up for the 2025 season:
On behalf of all St Pius X tennis staff, we are incredibly proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and resilience you have demonstrated each week. Thank you for making this season such a success.
We wish you a restful break and a joyful Christmas with your families. I look forward to seeing you back on the courts for another exciting season in 2026!
Mr Christopher Nouragas - NSTA Tennis Convenor