Sports Academy News

USA Basketball Trip 2025

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2025 USA Basketball Trip. This incredible opportunity is available to all Lowanna College students - please express your interest on the below form.

Please note, this trip was originally planned for late 2024 but has been changed to 2025.

https://forms.office.com/r/Wp3aXJ8nET

Darcy Connell - National Swimming Championships

Did someone say the Australian National Swimming Championships?

Congratulations to our very own Darcy Connell who is heading to the Australian Championships in April 2024! Darcy recently achieved a national swimming time of 28.56 seconds in 50m backstroke, beating the entry time by 0.88 of a second- a massive achievement and something that Darcy has been striving towards! The next goal is swimming for the Australian Team! We wish Darcy all the best at the Australian National Swimming Championships in the Gold Coast next year.

Mindful Aus Membership Hub

The Members Resource Hub is on its way, and it’s set to revolutionize the way you access resources for your wellbeing. Packed to the brim with an incredible array of wellness content, this upcoming platform will be your go-to destination for all things wellness. From inspiring videos to expertly curated articles and resources, the Members Hub will be your personal haven of knowledge and guidance. 

The link below will take you to the Mindful Aus Resource Hub for Lowanna students;

https://www.mindfullaus.org/membership-hub

Password- lowanna23

Melbourne Victory Visit

On Friday the 3rd of November our Sports Academy Soccer (Football) students had the opportunity to watch Melbourne Victory train before their game against Adelaide United. The Melbourne Victory squad training was high intensity, consisting of touch work and game strategies. We are sure our students will be able to use the training session as inspiration.

Gippsland United Basketball

Congratulations to our Year 10 Sports Academy students Riley Morehu and Callum Ross as well as Basketball Coach Heath Johnson who made Gippsland United's 2024 Men's Youth League Team!

Another big congratulations to Riley Morehu for being named Gippsland United's U18.1 Boys Player of the Game for Friday Nights.

Mindful Aus

On Sunday the 12th of November two Lowanna College Sports Academy Year 12 students Sebastian Amoroso and Lane Ward along with teacher Mr Allan Chandler ran at the 2023’s Mindful Km’s Event to help support and raise awareness for mental health. 

Ricky Mentha AFL Academy

Congratulations to Ricky Metha who has made the All Australian's Team for 2024! He will complete one week at The Hanger in December. What a fantastic achievement. 

Gippsland United Football Club (Soccer)

Under 14's

Congratulations to Oakleigh Noppert who has been named for the Under 14 Junior Boys National Premier League.

Under 15's

Congratulations to Declan Ryan who has been named for the Under 15 Junior Boys National Premier League.

Under 16's

Congratulations to Jack Airey who has been named for the Under 16 Junior Boys National Premier League.

Year 7 Girls State Basketball

We are so proud of our Year 7 Girls team who competed valiantly at the State Basketball Championships on the 14th of November. With a strong win over Strathmore Secondary College, a physical game against Bendigo and only a three-point loss to Rowville Sports Academy, our girls demonstrated they are up there with the best in the state. It was a great day at Albert Park (MSAC), in preparation for the girls’ trip to the National Basketball Championships on the Gold Coast (which was a few weeks later)!

Oakleigh Noppert Soccer Trip

Last term our Lowanna College Sports Academy student Oakleigh Noppert toured England with his dad. He gained a lot of experience, playing against two of the best soccer academies in the country - Leeds United and Sheffield United. He was also fortunate enough to participate in a couple of training sessions with some great academy coaches. Overall Oakleigh gained some valuable experience, playing against the highest academies of the highest order.

Through his experience, Oakleigh now knows the level he needs to be at to compete in the highest leagues.

Nick Sallee - Cricket

Congratulations to Nick Sallee for making the Under 13's Latrobe Valley Junior Development team. Nick also made a hat-trick for Willow Grove against Moe in Round 2 which was an amazing achievement.  3 for 5 with 1 maiden off 4.4 overs.

Gippsland United

Congratulations to Riley Morehu who got named Player of the Week for Gippsland United U18.1.

Pacific Netball Championships 

Congratulations to Kya Smith, Anthony Daley and Virginia Daley who participated in the Pacific Netball Championships. 

Virginia and Anthony played at the Melbourne Netball Pacific Cup representing Melbourne Fiji Netball. Anthony played in the U18 Team Vonu and Virginia played in the U15's Team Totoka. It was very strong competition against Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Australia and Cook Islands. They were very strong and physical games, and we are proud that they represented their country.

Bailey Humphrey - Past Student

It is great to see Bailey getting better every day. Goal setting is a great way to give focus to your training.

Gippsland Stars 

Welcoming Gippsland Stars U19/23's who are training at Lowanna College each week with Assistant Coach Stacie Gardiner.

New Sports Academy Banners and Flags

On Tuesday the 5th of December we were fortunate enough to feature our brand-new Sports Academy banners and flags at our assembly. Mr Adam Hogan (College Principal) addressed the Sports Academy students, congratulating the students that had recently returned from National's Basketball, and acknowledging the entire Sports Academy student cohort on their high percentage of attendance and engagement at school.

Hallora Marathon 

Our Sports Academy Assistant Coach Stacie Gardner recently participated in the Hallora Marathon, running 24 kilometres! Well done Stacey! 

Grade 6 Transition Day

On Tuesday the 12th of December we welcomed our 2024 Year 7 students to the College, and had the opportunity to meet our incoming Academy students - we can't wait to work with them next year.

Pacific Team Sports 

We would like to thank Mark and Pacific Team Sports for supporting our National Basketball kit and training/playing tops.