Sport News

Wednesday kicked off sport last week for the blue and gold. Our Hockey team came away with a well-deserved 3–2 victory over Padua, despite managing several injuries. Full credit to the boys who stepped up when called upon and played their part in securing the win.

AIC Round 4 saw us travel across to St Laurence’s College in all three sports. Lauries are our traditional rival, and it certainly was no different on Saturday with many tightly contested matches across tennis, rugby league and basketball.

Our First XIII Rugby League continued their strong form with an impressive 28–8 victory. The First IV Tennis delivered a dominant performance, securing a comprehensive 8–0 win. Our First V Basketball once again provided plenty of excitement, with another game going right down to the wire before the boys held their nerve to claim a thrilling 83–79 victory.

This weekend we host St Edmund’s College with some supplementary games with Ambrose Treacy College, so please check the draws carefully.  

We would love to see as many students, families and supporters as possible come along to cheer on our teams for the final AIC home game of the year and give the boys the support they deserve.

Dealing with Adversity

One of the great things about sport is it challenges us. It challenges us physically, mentally, socially, it tests our character and our resilience. The reason it challenges us is because it means so much to us. Many of you young men will be talking about your sporting highlights at school at reunions and gatherings for the rest of your lives. This is a great thing, that passion builds community, it gives us the opportunity to grow as young men and it challenges us, especially when things do not go so well.

When I think about the life lessons sport provides us and the challenges our young men deal with when representing the college is sport, I come back to the Marist values of humility, simplicity and modesty. I am well aware that is challenging dealing with the pressure of expectation: to earn a spot in the team, to do well personally, the desire to win, working with coaches, working with officials. Every time we play sport it is a learning opportunity, a chance to be better than we were before. That is not just performing, it is also in our resilience, our discipline and our respect. For me, those three small words should be in the forefront of our minds as we play each week: humility, simplicity and modesty. If we get that right, we go a long way to playing the game the right way and representing the College in way we can all be proud of.   

Track and Field

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Mr Rob Martin – Head Coach, Track and Field

Marist Track and Field | Term 3 Training

Monday and Wednesday (ALL students): 3:30-5:00pm

Monday (Primary long jump and hurdles): 6:45am-8:10am

Tuesday (Secondary hurdles): 7:10-8:20am

Friday (Primary high jump): 6:45-8:00am

Sunday (ALL students welcome): 3:15-4:30pm

DRESS: Marist sport shirt / T&F singlet / House shirt, Marist sports shorts, white or blue socks.

NOTE – during Week 7-10, ALL training sessions will remain as per normal. The obvious exception being Wednesday afternoon which will be replaced in Week 8 and Week 10 with the AIC Practice Meet.

Marist Track and Field | Met North Regional Track and Field Trials

Following the recent fantastic performances at the District event, 79 Marist students have progressed through to the Met North Regional Track and Field Trials.

The two-day carnival will be held at QSAC across Tuesday and Wednesday this week. With athletes competing across the 10-19 years age groups, our Primary and Secondary students will compete alongside each other. This mirrors the AIC Championship and is an important part of the Track and Field culture we have established at the College.

We wish all our students the very best and look forward to reporting on their performances in next week’s newsletter.

Marist Track and Field | Term 3 Meets

As we continue to prepare for the AIC Track and Field Championships in October, see the list of remaining practice meets available to students during Term 3.

• Thursday 27 August – AIC Practice Meet #1 (QSAC)
• Wednesday 2 September – AIC Practice Meet #2 (QSAC)
• Thursday 10 September – AIC Practice Meet #3 (QSAC)
• Wednesday 16 September – AIC Practice Meet #4 (QSAC)

An email has been sent to all registered students and their families asking parents / guardians to accept the invitation to give permission for their son/s to attend.

If any parents / guardians have questions, please communicate with Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field grahamr@marash.qld.edu.au

See the Track and Field notification in Parent Orbit for the Key Dates Calendar.

Marist Track and Field | Sunday Sessions

For those students wanting to get a head start or start the season strongly, Mr Rob Martin will continue to run his usual Sunday sessions. Mr Martin has had exceptionally strong numbers attend the sessions as students prepare for up-coming Inter-House Carnival and AIC season. The Sunday sessions are an excellent introduction. We have some exceptional coaches leading these sessions, and creating an environment of learning and enjoyment. Some benefits include -

1. Improvement in technique and speed.

2. Technical development for throws.

3. Improved repeat speed / conditioning.

WHEN: Sunday afternoons

WHERE: Hayden Oval

TIME: 3:15-4:45pm 

DRESS: Marist sport shirt, Marist sports shorts, white or blue socks.

Marist Track and Field | September Holiday Meets

During the September holidays, the College will lead two Track and Field practice meets.

WHEN: Thursday 24 September and Thursday 1 October

TIME: 8:00 – 11:45am

WHERE: UQ Sporting Precinct

Further information will be provided closer to the time.

Safety Notice | Hayden Oval

Attention all students / parents / visitors. 

Track and Field training (discus, shot put and javelin) has commenced on Hayden Oval for Term 3. 

At any time you are walking across Hayden Oval or wanting to enter the tennis courts area, please adhere to the following safety guidelines: Look for Bunting, Signs, and Witches Hats: These markers are placed to indicate restricted areas.

Safe Route: To move between the bus stop and tennis courts, please use the road up to the new primary building and the stairs closest to the tennis shed. Please do not walk across Hayden Oval. 

Your cooperation is essential in ensuring everyone's safety during training sessions. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Marist Track and Field | Camp (SAVE THE DATE)

The first round of invitations will be sent to students this week with more invitations to follow next week following AIC Practice Meet performances.

Attendance at the camp is by invitation only. Selection is based on a range of factors, including performance, attitude, attendance and team composition.

The Track and Field Camp is a vital component of the team’s preparation for the AIC Championship. Over 2½ days, students will receive high-level coaching and mentoring from an exceptional team of specialists including National and Olympic-level coaches across various track and field disciplines.

This camp provides an outstanding opportunity for students to refine their skills, build team camaraderie, and gain valuable insights from elite-level coaches as we prepare to defend both our AIC Secondary and AIC Primary Championship trophies.

NOTE – a small group of Year 6 students will be invited to attend the Friday session at UQ. This group will be made aware closer to the time.

Camp Information

Dates: Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 September 2025

Venues: Sleeman Sports Complex (Accommodation) / UQ Track and Field (Training and Performance)

Marist Track and Field – Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_sports

Marist College will continue to showcase incredible moments in Track and Field again this year, from Year 5 victories to exceptional feats by our Year 12 students, all vividly captured on our social media pages.

Follow us and stay up-to-date with Marist Track and Field on Instagram - @marist_ashgrove_sports.

Tennis

Tennis

Mr Scott Reaper - Tennis Coordinator

Mrs Jade Ritchie - Tennis Coordinator

A few words from our AIC Captain Will Lambley

After a week off, we took on St Laurence’s, a fairly new and young team. The morning kicked off quickly, as Indy and I finally clicked, dominating the Lauries number 1 pairing, whilst Oscar and Tom cleaned up their match, putting us up 2-0.

Similar results followed for the second round of doubles matches, with Marist taking both sets again. A special mention must go to Oscar and Tom who recovered from 0-3 down, winning 6 games in a row to take the set 6-3. And so, heading into the singles, we had our most commanding lead of the season, up 4-0, essentially solidifying our round.

However the job wasn’t done yet. With strong shot selection and a refined approach game, I dispatched of my opponent quickly, guaranteeing the team the overall win. Oscar soon followed, having mentally broken down his opponent, claiming yet another win. Despite a rocky start, Indy continued the dominant trend of the weekend, finishing his match shortly after. With Tom’s match left, we not only searched for our first win of the season, but a complete whitewash. Having dropped the first set, Tom turned it around, taking the second set 7-5 in a close contest. Entering the match tiebreaker, we knew it would be close. Even whilst cramping, his opponent continued to push all the way to the end. And after a long rollercoaster of emotions, Tom finally won the 10-point tiebreaker 18-16, giving us the long-awaited win.

Next week, we return home to tackle St Edmunds, where we hope to continue our winning ways. Thank you to everyone who came to support, and we hope to see as many of you down at the courts again this week.

Basketball 

Mr Jonte Brown - Basketball Coordinator

Round 4 saw Marist College Ashgrove take on St Laurence’s College across another big weekend of AIC Basketball. Across the 31 games played, Marist recorded 12 wins and 19 losses, with plenty of competitive contests and strong performances across all year levels.

Congratulations to our 1st V, who secured a thrilling 83–80 victory over St Laurence’s. Other strong wins came from the 4th V, 11A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 8C, 7C, 6D, 5A, 5B and 5D.

While it wasn’t our strongest round of results this season, there are still plenty of Marist teams firmly in contention for premierships in their respective divisions. With several rounds remaining, every game will be important as teams look to finish the season strongly.

With the season now entering an important stage, our focus shifts quickly to Round 5. There is plenty still on the line across our divisions, and we look forward to seeing our teams continue to compete hard and build towards a strong finish to the season.

AIC Round 4 Results

WIN 1st V - Marist def St Laurence's 83-80 / MVP: Leo Morris

LOSS 2nd V - Marist def by St Laurence's 45-49 / MVP: Ja'scha Kelly

LOSS 3rd V - Marist def by St Laurence's 43-66 / MVP: Fletcher Murray

WIN 4th V - Marist def St Laurence's 35-29 / MVP: Fletcher Carlson

WIN 11A - Marist def St Laurence's 44-34 / MVP: 

LOSS 11B - Marist def by St Laurence's 43-48 / MVP: Ashton Frazer

LOSS 11C - Marist def by St Laurence's 30-33 / MVP: Tate Morrison 

LOSS 10A - Marist def by St Laurence's 26-64 / MVP: Rielly Keane

LOSS 10B - Marist def by St Laurence's 41-65 / MVP: Archie McConnell

LOSS 10C - Marist def by St Laurence's 23-50 / MVP: Blake Kerridge

LOSS 10D - Marist def by Padua College 28-53 / MVP: Tom Ahlberg 

WIN 9A - Marist def St Laurence's 71-45 / MVP: Ben Nolan

WIN 9B - Marist def St Laurence's 36-26 / MVP: Meredith Chee

WIN 9C - Marist def St Laurence's 49-11 / MVP: Conal Heenan

LOSS 9D - Marist def by St Laurence's 30-32 / MVP: Cooper Lewis

LOSS 8A - Marist def by St Laurence's 43-59 / MVP: Isaac McGeachin

LOSS 8B - Marist def by St Laurence's 36-53 / MVP: 

WIN 8C - Marist def St Laurence's 64-34 / MVP: Cooper Williams

LOSS 8D - Marist def by St Laurence's 39-46 / MVP: Patrick Pink

LOSS 7A - Marist def by St Laurence's 24-65 / MVP: Thomas Cramp

LOSS 7B - Marist def by St Laurence's 10-52 / MVP: Oliver Stitt

WIN 7C - Marist def St Laurence's 39-24 / MVP: Finn Hamel

LOSS 7D - Marist def by St Laurence's 25-29 / MVP: Ben Crerar

LOSS 6A - Marist def by St Laurence's 13-87 / MVP: Kai McKenna

LOSS 6B - Marist def by St Laurence's 17-56 / MVP: Alex Spencer

LOSS 6C - Marist def by St Laurence's 22-29 / MVP: Noah Copus

WIN 6D - Marist def St Laurence's 26-22 / MVP: Noach Packer & Harrison Windsor

WIN 5A - Marist def St Laurence's 35-27 / MVP: Harry O'Flynn

WIN 5B - Marist def St Laurence's 23-21 / MVP: Ethan O' Rourke

LOSS 5C - Marist def by St Laurence's 13-14 / MVP: Jack Alexander

WIN 5D - Marist def St Laurence's 16-6 / MVP: Will Kneebone

Training Schedule 

There are some slight changes to the training schedule going forward for the reminder of the term. Please see these changes marked in yellow. 

AIC Round 5 – Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August

The schedule for Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August will be released early this week, with team lists to follow on Thursday 27 August (Primary Teams) and Friday 28 August (Secondary Teams). Please keep an eye out on Parent Orbit and emails for these to come out!

1st V - Coaches Report - Mr James Lymer

Round 4: Marist vs St Laurence’s

Round 4 presented our biggest challenge of the season so far, with an undefeated St Laurence’s side awaiting us in a top-of-the-table clash. With both teams entering the contest unbeaten, the stakes were high, and the winner would take an important step forward in the race for the premiership.

Playing on the road, we knew we would be facing a hostile environment. After an outstanding week of preparation, the boys showed they were ready for the challenge, racing out to a 16-7 lead late in the first quarter. No lead was going to be safe, with Laurie’s responding well, closing the quarter out strong and drawing level heading into the second quarter. Despite the pressure, we were able to generate better scoring opportunities more consistently, taking a 42-38 lead into halftime.

Our focus during the break was clear: stay engaged defensively, protect the paint, and capitalise on our strengths in the half court. The boys executed well in the third, extending the lead to nine points heading into the final quarter. The fourth quarter went right down to the wire, with Laurie's closing the gap to just three points late in the game. Credit the poise of the group, withstanding the punches thrown late, icing the game with a clutch free throw in the closing seconds, helping seal the victory, 83-79.

An emotional game and one that the boys will cherish for a long time. A massive shout out to the students and parents who made the effort to support the players. Although the lead puts Marist at the top of the table, the job is not finished. This Saturday vs Eddies is the final home game of the AIC season. With tip off at 12:15pm, we need the Hive swarming to help keep the streak alive and give the year 12 players one last home game to remember.

Remember: If You Play, You Stay!

Rugby League

Mr Cam Mabey - Rugby League Coordinator

Round 4 Results

Round 4 Team Of The Week

Rugby Union

Mr Richard Graham – Director of Rugby / Track and Field

Marist Rugby Union – Social Media 

@marist_ashgrove_rugby

In 2026 the College consistently delivered some wonderful rugby memories through our social media pages. From the smallest bumblebees in Year 5 through to the biggest bumblebees in Year 12, all of it was captured in wonderful colour.

To stay connected with Marist rugby and with all the program’s achievements, please follow our Instagram page @marist_ashgrove_rugby.