Secondary Co-Curricular Report

The 2018 Blackfriars Co-Curricular program has now concluded.

Thank You

A huge thank you to all coaches, managers, staff, parents and everyone who has contributed to the co-curricular program. It is with the support of so many people that the co-curricular program at Blackfriars is successful. Your dedication and commitment doesn’t go unnoticed!

Feedback on the Co-Curricular Program

Blackfriars is always aiming to expand its program and make continual improvements for the benefits of its students. If there is any constructive feedback on improvements that can be made, please email to mparrella@bps.sa.edu.au

Expression of Interest in Coaching, Managing or Umpiring

Blackfriars is looking for parents, family, friends or old scholars to assist in the Co-Curricular Program. If you have expertise or knowledge of a particular co-curricular activity and would like to be involved through coaching, managing or umpiring, please send an email to mparrella@bps.sa.edu.au. All positions are paid and include one training session and game per week for coaches.

First XI Cricket

Blackfriars played Westminster in the final game of the season. It was a big opportunity for some younger players to come into the team and show their skills. There were five debutants – Michael Nong, Oscar Stevens, Amir Amiri, David Yem and Austin Mikajlo. Blackfriars lost the toss and were sent into bowl. The team had a strong start, taking early wickets. At drinks, Westminster were 6/101. The next few batting partnerships proved difficult to break as runs were being scored freely. Gray was a presence in the field taking four catches including a sharp one in the slips. Westminster were all bowled out for 201 – Singh 3/33, Cornish 3/34 and Yem 2/18. Blackfriars were off to a shaky start before Singh and Cornish steadied. Singh continued to score and was easily finding the boundary before being dismissed for 73. Blackfriars were all bowled out for 132.

First XI Cricket Blackfriars vs CBC Intercol Test Match

The annual First XI Cricket Blackfriars vs CBC Intercol Test Match was held on Monday 3, Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 of December at St Dom’s Oval. Both teams played exceptional Cricket and performed well with the bat and ball throughout the match. Blackfriars won the 2018 Blackfriars vs CBC Intercol Test Match Trophy!

Day 1

Blackfriars won the toss and elected to bat first. Gray and O’Leary were off to a good start and found gaps easily in the field before the loss of two quick wickets. Gray (33) and Flanagan (33) steadied and continued to score runs. At 5/93, Ross and Ralph were at the crease with the team under pressure. They continually found the boundary and rotated the strike. Ralph (66) scored a half century with Ross (49) just missing out. They combined for an outstanding 102 run 6th wicket partnership. Blackfriars were looking to make a big first innings total. Krenske (28) scored a run a ball adding valuable runs to the total. Blackfriars were all bowled out for 252 after 72.1 overs. CBC were to commence their first innings at the start of Day 2.

Stumps Day 1

BPS 10/252

H. Ralph 66, R. Ross 49, O. Gray 33, K. Flanagan 33, R. Krenske 28.

Day 2

Blackfriars started the day in the field. Ralph and Gray opened the bowling. Gray took the first wicket with a comfortable catch by Smith. They continued to bowl accurately and not give away too many runs. Gray took another two wickets before the end of his spell. Criscitelli came on first change and bowled precisely before taking a wicket in his fifth over. The 5th wicket partnership was building before Ralph struck giving some much-needed confidence to the team. At lunch, CBC were 7/151. Ralph commenced first over after lunch. First three balls – dot, wicket, wicket and found himself on a hat-trick! It wasn’t long before the final wicket was taken by Ralph completing a five-wicket haul. Ralph finished with figures of 5/54 and Gray 3/46. A great fielding effort including some sharp catches by Stevens behind the stumps. Blackfriars led by 71 runs.

Blackfriars commenced their second batting innings. Only 25 overs were to be bowled before the end of the day. Gray and O’Leary were off to a confident start pushing singles and twos around the ground. The loss of O’Leary just before drinks brought Singh to the crease. The scoreboard was slowly moving but all valuable runs. Gray was dismissed after drinks and then Singh just before the end of the day. Flanagan and Smith played out the last over as the play concluded for Day 2. Blackfriars resumed batting on Day 3 at 3/44.

Stumps Day 2

First Innings

BPS 10/252 CBC 10/181 BPS lead by 71 runs

H. Ralph 66, R. Ross 49, O. Gray 33, K. Flanagan 33, R. Krenske 28.

H. Ralph 5/54, O. Gray 3/46.

Second Innings

BPS 3/44

O. Gray 17.

Day 3

Blackfriars recommenced at 3/44. Two wickets gone in the first over of the day was not an ideal start. Cornish and Ross put on a small partnership adding runs to the total. The loss of further wickets resulted in Blackfriars being bowled out for 78 only adding 34 runs. CBC required 150 runs to win the match from 56 overs.

Ralph and Gray opened the bowling. Ralph struck with the third ball of the innings! Gray bowled accurately giving away very little runs. Ralph continued to trouble the batsmen taking another two wickets in his third over. Blackfriars were on top at 3/8 after five overs. Koutroulis-Duke came on first change and continued to apply pressure. He took two wickets before lunch to have CBC 5/63. Blackfriars started strong after lunch, however, dropped catches let CBC back into the game. Criscitelli took one wicket with a sharp catch from Ralph and then another a couple of overs later. CBC were 8/72 chasing 78 to win. The final couple partnerships were difficult to break. Singh bowled accurately including two maidens from his five overs. Koutroulis-Duke came back on after a rest to take the final two wickets of the game! Ralph finished with 4/11 including three maidens and Koutroulis-Duke 4/17. Blackfriars bowled out CBC for 116 winning the match by 34 runs!

Stumps Day 3

First Innings

BPS 10/252 CBC 10/181 BPS lead by 71 runs

H. Ralph 66, R. Ross 49, O. Gray 33, K. Flanagan 33, R. Krenske 28.

H. Ralph 5/54, O. Gray 3/46.

Second Innings

BPS 10/78 CBC 10/116

O. Gray 17, K. Flanagan 12, J. Cornish 12.

H. Ralph 4/11, A. Koutroulis-Duke 4/17, M. Criscitelli 2/30.

Blackfriars won by 34 runs!

Congratulations to Hamish Ralph who was awarded the Best Player of the test match.

Well done to the entire squad who each played their part in the game. We farewell six Year 12 students who made up part of our 2018 First XI Cricket team.

The Intercol Test Match team comprised of Hamish Ralph (Captain), Alexander Koutroulis-Duke (Captain), Mark Criscitelli, Riley Krenske, James Smith, Kane Flanagan, Gurender Singh, Oscar Gray, Cooper O’Leary, Julian Cornish, Ryan Ross, Michael Nong and Oscar Stevens.

There are many people that made this event success. Thank you to:

All players and coaches for their commitment, sportsmanship and discipline
Umpires Andrew Tyson and Kym Reid for all their efforts
Parents and families who came out to watch and support the team
Scorers
Blackfriars Maintenance Staff, particularly Mr Adam Manning, for the preparation, upkeep and line marking and rolling each day of the pitch.

First XI Cricket Best and Fairest

Congratulations to Hamish Ralph on winning the 2018 First XI Cricket Best and Fairest. Points are awarded to players for their individual performance in all First XI Cricket games.

Mr Michael Parrella

SECONDARY CO-CURRICULAR COORDINATOR

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