Sports Updates
ISA Swimming
KWS sent a team of 38 swimmers to Sydney to contest the ISA swimming championships. As always the competition was tough and the battle for the point score intense.
KWS swimmers competed strongly in all age groups with the Girls team taking out the point score shields in Juniors (12-14), Intermediate (15-16) and overall girls Championship. The Boys team came within 8 points of taking out the intermediate point score finishing 3rd overall, an excellent result given the level of competition at this carnival.
KWS swimmers broke 3 ISA records, Collette Lyons 13yrs 50 Breastroke, Oliver McLaughlin 15yrs 50 Backstroke and the Junior Girls 4x50 Medley Relay (Collette Lyons, Lucy Scammell, Gabby Shilling & Mercede Cornelius-Feltus).
The team were well led by captains Zoe Keown & Josh Chai, all team members are to be congratulated on the excellent behaviour shown during the 2 days. Thanks to the parents who travelled to Sydney to cheer the team on, as always your support was invaluable.
KWS have had 21 swimmers chosen to represent ISA at the CIS carnival in April, congratulations to the following swimmers, Sam Archer, Josh Chai, Lara Clarke, Mercede Cornelius-Feltus, Catie Crisp, Georgie Geyer, Tom Geyer, Ben Gillham, Hugh Gillham, Taylah Hobbs, Zoe Keown, Zac Lewis, Collette Lyons, Lauren Lyons, Oli McLaughlin, Oscar McLaughlin, Lily Robson, Lucy Scammell, Gabby Shilling, Maggie Smith and Sasha Wilson.
Cricket Reports
Centenary Cup Report – 10 March 2018
On the 10th of March, Kinross' Centenary Cup side took on CYMS at KWS Sharpe Oval. Winning the toss and bowling on a sticky deck, KWS let CYMS creep away to 0-27 before coach Foran broke through to grab a brace of wickets. He was ably supported by Arnie Tancred (2-6), James Thompson (1-1), George Cumming (1-2), Jed O'Neill (1-7) and Jono Rasmussen (1-14) to ensure CYMS didn't break the 100 mark, being dismissed for 96.
With the bat, KWS were in trouble early with Arnie Tancred losing his middle stump on the first delivery of the innings and Jono Rasmussen falling soon after with the score on 12. Tom Kiss counter-attacked, whacking 27 including a 6 and 3 consecutive 4's. Once Tom was out, Angus Blyde (20 not out) and James Thompson (30 not out) saw KWS comfortably home, reaching 3-99 off just 18 overs. Angus Blyde deserves special mention for hitting his first 6, a ball belted high into the trees at Sharpe Oval. Unfortunately a number of players didn't get the opportunity to bat or bowl, given the dominant nature of our win but no doubt those players will be given a good chance next week! Good job all.
Charlie Foran
Douglas Shield Final Vs William Clarke College – 10 March 2018
The KWS 1st XI travelled to All Saints in Bathurst to play William Clarke College (WCC) in the final of the Douglas Shield. KWS skipper Fletcher Rose won the toss and decided to bat knowing that runs on the board are vital in a final. KWS openers Will Luelf and Max Powell made a steady start on a challenging deck before Luelf was bowled for 10. Tom Geyer, Fletcher Rose and Alex Brien were dismissed for single figures to have KWS 4-63 after 24 overs. Phoebe Litchfield and Max Powell combined for a hard earned partnership of 30 before Powell was dismissed for an excellent 41. When Hamish McIntyre was bowled soon after KWS were again under pressure at 6-96 after 35 overs. Jock Medway joined Litchfield at the crease and pair changed the momentum of the game with quick singles and sensible shot selection. They added 70 in 11 overs which featured a huge six from Medway. Medway (31) and Litchfield (51) were both dismissed in the 45th over. In the remaining 5 overs Harry May and Ellis Hawker combined with Hugh McIntyre (16 not out) to lift KWS to 9/186 after 50 overs. KWS then bowled and fielded superbly and pressured the WCC batters into errors. Fletcher Rose (4-14), Will Luelf (1-12), Harry May (1-14), Ed Taylor (1-7) and Ellis Hawker (3-22) all targeted the stumps and were well supported by accurate field placements. Ed Dodds and Tom Geyer both took excellent catches, as did keeper Hamish McIntyre whose glove work and movement behind the stumps was a pleasure to watch. WCC were eventually bowled out for 81 in the 37th over completing another successful Douglas Shield campaign. The team should be very proud of the way they approached the game and navigated their way through some difficult stages when WCC were clearly on top. In addition, the school can be equally proud of the way all 13 players conducted themselves on and off the field.
Andrew Litchfield
KWS 2nd XI Vs CYMS – 10 March 2018
The KWS 2nd XI played their final match of the season on Main Oval against CYMS. Ed Dodds won the toss and elected to bowl. Our four quicks, Ed Taylor (0-9), Harry May (2-27), Harry Kermode (2-24) and Ellis Hawker (2-19) bowled excellent lines and moved the ball to take regular wickets. At 20 overs CYMS were 4-64. Spinners, Ed Dodds (3-19) and Rohan Wilson (1-14) bowled in tandem after drinks and were well supported in the field. Harry May, Logan Buckley, Ed Dodds and Phoebe Litchfield all took good catches to see CYMS dismissed for 116 in the 38th over. The run chase started well with Litchfield (Snr) and Ollie Hoskins putting on 28 for the opening stand. Logan Buckley (23) and Harry May (20) took the score to 3-89 after 24 overs and victory was in sight. However as often happens in run chases, one wicket can bring two - on this occasion six! Credit must go to the CYMS bowlers who were fantastic and took 6-19 over the next 15 overs. KWS needed 7 runs off the final over with Phoebe Litchfield and Rohan Wilson at the crease. A bit of luck and some quick running had the scores level at 116 with one ball remaining. Chaotic scenes surrounded the final delivery with the 50+ Wilson on strike and the 14 year old Litchfield ready to run for anything. A perfect yorker outside off saw Rohan swing lustily but miss. The wicket keeper threw at the stumps but missed as Phoebe found her ground. Wilson tested his hamstrings on the way to the non-strikers end as CYMS players scrambled to run him out. Amazingly he made his ground to complete one bye and seal the victory. A fitting end to a great game of cricket and a wonderful 2nd grade season.
Andrew Litchfield
Centenary Cup Report – 17 March 2018
KWS 10-106 lost to Orange City 3-107
Tom Madigan 53, Angus Blyde 1-8
Centenary Cup took on Orange City in what was effectively a dead-rubber match on Saturday 17th March, with KWS guaranteed a spot in the grand final next week and City unable to qualify. Regardless, it was an excellent afternoon of cricket on the KWS Main Oval played in wonderful spirit, followed by a BBQ for both sides after the match.
For KWS, Tom Madigan constructed an elegant 53 but received little support from his teammates as we were bowled out for 106 on the last ball of the innings. We lost wickets in clumps and got ourselves out in all sorts of unnecessary ways during the batting innings, including both Dan and Angus Blyde being run out in (almost) comical circumstances and coach Foran gazing at clouds while his stumps were being dismantled.
Orange City made short work of the chase, despite Dan Blyde troubling the batsmen with his textbook out-swing bowling with the new pill. City chased down the runs 3 wickets down with Caleb Toms starring with the bat making 45. KWS didn't have many answers for Caleb's aggressive batting. In the end, Angus Blyde (1-8), Arnie Tancred (1-13) and Foran (1-2) were the only wicket takers.
Next week, KWS take on CYMS in the Centenary Cup grand final from 1.30pm. The side would appreciate as much support at the game as possible as they try to cap off an excellent season by retaining some silverware for Kinross Wolaroi.
Charlie Foran
Basketball Reports
KWS Patriots Vs The Centrals - 10 March 2018
It was a quiet Thursday evening. The famous KWS Patriots big 3 (Lachlan Herbert, Jock Pryse-Jones and Fin brown) are having a meal at their preferred pre-game restaurant, Smoking Brothers, naïve to the greatness they will accomplish that evening. On March 8th the injury stricken KWS Patriots heroically took the floor against the Centrals toon squad without their star player, the glue that keeps the boys together, Keith Wu. The Chinese Cowboy frustratingly sat on the bench due to immobilizing blisters as Charlie Wilson soared up to win the tip off. The Patriots were slow starting as coach Whiting made a strange yet strategic decision to have the Walking Bucket (Lachlan Herbert) start on the bench. Shots were missed, and tempers began to boil early on until the crowd witnessed everyone's favourite duo, the Splash Brothers combine as the Walking Bucket was substituted into the game. Jock and Lachlan were instrumental in leading the boys around the court, providing easy looks for big men Fin Brown, Charlie Wilson and Mitch Strike. The boys began to dominate late in the first half and didn’t look like missing as sharpshooter Isaac Prince sank a signature three. The boys entered Coach Whiting's Huddle from HellTM (halftime) up 24-16.
Tempers flared early in the second half as the opposition grew increasingly frustrated at the Splash Brothers knack of hitting difficult shots. Two-way superstar Charlie Wilson displayed utter athleticism with his tremendous steals and acrobatic finishes, setting the tone for the other boys and pushing further up the court. The momentum was unstoppable, Fin Brown was riveting, hustling on both ends as he added to the splash brothers flare. The score line was beginning to look like a cricket innings for the Patriots, and to rub salt in the wound Coach Whiting called a timeout and brought the boys in. Moral was high as Coach simply called 'Frog', an ancient Greek play that dates back to 1000 BC. Who other than the Walking Bucket to execute the graceful yet fierce artform of the Frog, and he did so with ease dribbling the ball in for a lay-up absolutely stunning the opposition. That was all she wrote as the boys rushed off to the showers, the final score being 56-28. I managed to catch a small moment of the Chinese Cowboy’s time postgame to ask him how the boys went. He simply said "Do or do not. There is no try". Softly spoken Keith, confusing yet utterly beautiful.
Lachlan Herbert
KWS Girls Firsts at AICES Basketball Day - 10 March 2018
Last week, four of the Firsts team travelled to Castle Hill to participate in the AICES Basketball Day. After a 5am start, the girls arrived in time for the first game against COSSA which was a successful win for the WAS team, 52-9. We then followed that up with a game against HRIS where the girls unfortunately lost 32-57 due to being shaken up over one of the girls' knocked out tooth. This meant we came second in Pool B for the day. We progressed to play the first place in Pool A, NASSA, and after a hard fought game the WAS team came away with a loss of only 58-62, an amazing effort. Our fourth and final game was against HZSA and the girls were extremely tired from the consecutive games. After losing for the first half, the girls managed to come back with a win of 45-33, placing WAS third in Pool A. An astounding effort. Congratulations to Libby Noonan for being selected as shadow for the AICES team.
On Monday night, the Firsts girls played the Orange U18s Rep team. The start was neck and neck, however marvellous plays from Grace McRae led to Charlotte Greet and Shania Sarsfield scoring consecutive baskets. The girls finished the game winning 43-25, a significant win in their season, showcasing how hard the girls have worked.
Charlotte Greet
KWS Knicks - 12 March 2018
Once again, the Knicks boys played with enthusiasm and tried their best to win, but unfortunately, it was not to be on this occasion and they were beaten by a clear margin. They had good possession of the ball and were able to create many scoring opportunities, but were often unable to capitalise on them. Ultimately, the other teams shooting accuracy was too much to compete with. In this game our top scorers were Tyrese Carr-White, Nicholas Jeffrey, Mitch Reynolds and Jameson Tyrell.
Nathan Lewis
KWS Cowgirls Vs KWS Roosters (18 – 14)
The roosters were awake much earlier than us, with numerous ill-directed passes turning possession over far too simply. After being stunned by some excellent shooting from the Roosters we came alive with an assertive defensive display. This set the foundation for us going forward and despite Lucy Rackham’s best efforts we managed to develop a slim lead and hold it. The match was played in excellent spirit with both teams playing hard but fair. It was certainly a wonderful contest to witness. Annabelle played her best game of the season.
Matthew Healey
KWS Cowgirls Vs Designing Future Flames (24 – 14)
During this match we stifled the attacking prowess of our opponents, forcing numerous turnovers. We in turn had a profusion of shots but were not successful in converting most of our chances. Even so, the pressure we maintained preserved a comfortable lead and saw us beat the competition leaders. This sets up a likely rematch in the finals in the near future. This match was not the most attractive win but it was pleasing to see the commitment across the whole team.
Matthew Healey
Rugby Report
KWS 13's Squad Vs Orange City
In a very good Trial match the young 2 Blues started the season extremely well with a strong showing against local side Orange City.
Players new to the game like Archie, Charlie Tink, Kayden, Kelvin, Carter and Charlie Collins showed that they will have plenty to offer this season.
Many seasoned players like Harry Nuthall, Hugh, Luke, Lachie and Jock also showed that they have still got the skills, with many solid tackles and positive ball play. Overall, the 13’s Squad looks to be a great bunch of young men who should have a great time in the ISA comp in 2017. Next week we will have another internal Trial on Thursday.
Players to score on the day included: Lachie, Carter, Hugo and Luke. It’s worth mentioning that Nuttsy scored a great pick and go try for City, as he was filling in for their team, which he later claimed he knocked on!
Jason Smith
Football Report
KWS Opens Football Trial Vs CYMS 2nd Grade (Won 9-0)
With 17 players in attendance for the trial against CYMS, the KWS players old and young blew out the cobwebs against and understrength opposition to record a solid win. Credit must go to the CYMS players who never gave up and whilst the score was one-sided, the play was evenly matched for much of the friendly. Perhaps the most promising part of the four quarter trial was the passing, execution and communication between players, as KWS moved the ball continuously around the paddock in search of the back of the net. Boosted by the presence of age and treachery in the form of five adult players, the younger members of the squad grew an extra leg as they matured in confidence as the game went on. Words of wisdom and leadership during each break from Mr Smedley kept the players on task, and saw them consistently move forward and back up their buddies. Well played to the five Year 10 players trialling, who acquitted themselves very well at this early stage of the season.
Paul Tierney (First XI Football Manager, 2018)
Equestrian News
Success for Lily at the National Australian Stockhorse Show
Lily Davies Etheridge (Year 11 Gordon) recently competed in the National Australian Stockhorse show at AELEC in Tamworth.
Lily was in the 3 year old Futurity with her filly Scarlet. This involves 4 different classes that make up the overall event.
Lily and Scarlet were placed 5th in the working horse section, won highest placed youth in the event and placed 2nd in an encouragement award over the entire event.
Her overall placing in the event was 15th - a great result considering there were 70 competitors and among them the top stockhorse riders/competitors in Australia.
Well done Lil & Scarlet!
KWS Equestrian Team in 2018
For any students wishing to join the Equestrian team and/or compete at Coona Expo this year and their parents – please find all the information you need at the KWS Equestrian Frog website – link below. Any issues, please email Miss Jessica Shanahan – jshanahan@kws.nsw.edu.au
https://frog.kws.nsw.edu.au/5e56ac4a417808eca8f96252f35da336