Sporting News
Open Girls League Tag
On Friday 23rd of March, Kildare competed in the Open Girls League Tag Gala Day. The day began as a little overcast, with the remnants of the rain from the day before hanging around, resulting in the field being very wet underfoot. The girls were scheduled to play three games, each game consisting of two ten-minute halves.
In their first game, the girls came up against Wagga Christian College, coming out victorious 12-4. Next up they played Coolamon Central School. The girls performed strongly once again, and played outstandingly in both defence and attack, winning this game 32-0. This meant that the girls finished on top of their pool and as a consequence played against Tumbarumba in the final.
Likewise to the previous two games that the girls had played, they demonstrated outstanding communication, teamwork and sportsman skills. A big congratulations to the girls winning their final 24-4. As a result, the girls have progressed to the Riverina Open League Tag Finals Gala Day.
A big thank you to the parents that came along to support the girls and helped out throughout the day.
Elise Campbell | Coach
Diocesan Touch Trials
On Thursday 2nd of March, the Wagga Diocesan Touch trials were held at Jubilee Park, with Kildare entering Girls and Boys Under 15’s teams, as well as some senior students trialing as individuals. The Under 15’s teams had a tough first game up against Mater Dei Catholic College and went on to play against some fast competition from teams from Canberra/Goulburn, St Francis Leeton and Marion Catholic College Griffith.
Congratulations to Brianna Elphick and Olivia Driscoll who were both selected in the Wagga Diocesan team bound for the NSW CCC trials in Wagga later in the term. Abbey Hartley, Shayla Watson, Annabelle Willis, Charley Clout and Holly Williams also impressed selectors and made the Open Girls team.
Well done to Hamish Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Tyler Jordan, Jag Ashcroft, Diezel Watson and Kaden Dowling for being selected in the Boys team.
Congratulations also to Lachlan Cole, Jackson Connolly, Murray Beer, Campbell Mattingly, Cohen Benson, Preston Shultz, Lachlan Field, Hunter Shultz, Zac Connolly, Jackson Clarke and Malakai Charles (shadow) who all made the Open’s boys team.
A huge thank you to Sienna Butt, Millie Allen, Abby Jordan, Isabelle Campbell, Brianna Elphick, Millie Moon, Jag Ashcroft, Diezel Watson, Tyler Jordan and Beau Power for refereeing games throughout the day.
Good luck to those students selected for the NSW CCC trials to be held at Jubilee Park at the end of the term.
Courtney Langtry & Matt Ward | Coaches
Preston-Butcher Cup Final
Close Encounter
On Wednesday 22 March, our KCC Open Girls Touch team played their semi-final and final games at Jubilee Park. We won the semi-final 11-3 against Kooringal High School and then had a huge tussle with Mater Dei Catholic College in the final. We led by two touchdowns a couple of times during the game but on the siren the score was 4-4. However, in the drop-off Mater Dei scored a late touchdown to win the Preston-Butcher Open Girls Touch Competition. Congratulations to our player, Holly Williams, who was awarded player of the match.
Well done to the team which included: Charley Clout, Zara Connolly, Olivia Driscoll, Brianna Elphick, Jessica Graham, Abbey Hartley, Abbey Hodge, Kaitlin Logan, Maeve Jackson, Amelia Moon, Shayla Watson, Holly Williams, Annie Willis and Baylee Wright.
Our girls played really well and displayed excellent sporting spirit. They did KCC proud. A big thanks to Mrs Murphy and Ms Campbell for their assistance on the sideline. Thanks to all the supporters who came to watch the games. Thanks also to Hunter Schultz and Jackson Connolly for refereeing our round games.
Holly Williams was awarded the Player of the Grand Final in the Preston Butcher Open Girls Touch competition.
Michael Mack | Coach
Diocesan Soccer Trials
The Wagga Wagga Diocesan Soccer trials were held in Griffith on the 7th of March. Kildare had an Open Boys and Girls team entered in the Gala Day. Both teams played against teams from Mater Dei CC, St Francis Leeton, Marian College Griffith and Xavier College Albury.
The Girls had a successful day, winning 2 games and drawing 2 games to make the final, before unfortunately going down to Marian CC 0-1 in a close game. Congratulations to Ella Barrell, Ella Harriott, Grace Holaj and Hannah Ferguson who were selected in the Wagga Wagga Diocesan team for the CCC trials later in the term.
The boys played well, winning one game, drawing one game and losing two. Congratulations to Ashton Bourke who was selected for the Wagga Wagga Diocesan team.
Fiona Harris, Max Pilon & Peter Duck | Coaches
Dio Netball
On Tuesday 14th of March, the Wagga Diocesan Netball trials were held at Equex Centre, with Kildare entering an Under 15’s team, as well as an Open’s team. Both teams played against some quality sides from Xavier High School Albury, St Francis Leeton, Marian Catholic College Griffith and Mater Dei Catholic College.
Congratulations to Charlotte Niuila who was selected in the Under 15’s team, as a defender. Congratulations also to Kate Wallace (defender), Chloe Turbull (Centre Court) and Emily McPherson (shooter) who all made the Open’s team. These girls are bound for the NSW CCC trials in Sydney, in May for Charlotte, and July for the Opens girls.
A huge thank you to Annaliese Nilsen, Isobel Herden, Isla McDougall, Lydia Jones and Alex Wallace for umpiring our games throughout the day. We really appreciated your time.
Good luck to those students selected for the NSW CCC trials to be held in Sydney later in the year.
Open’s Team:
Maeve Jackson
Mischa Garrod
Emily McPherson
Isabelle Hogg
Chloe Turnbull
Abbey Nitschke
Kate Wallace
Lainey Shepherd
Under 15’s Team:
Kara Drum
Abbey Hodge
Isabelle Jones
Charlotte Niuila
Sadie Pankhurst
Indi Rynehart
Alexis Sandral
Saffi Thomas
Elise Campbell, Jackie Byrne and Courtney Langtry | Coaches
Diocesan Tennis
On Thursday 2nd of March, the Kildare tennis team was fortunate enough to participate in the Diocese Tennis Tournament at Bolton Park. Our Boys and Girls teams faced off against various other schools within the Riverina, with the goal to achieve as many successful games as possible. The Boys team included Albert and Ewan Middleton, Riley Bradshaw, Alister Wright and Charles Malone.
The Kildare Boys team started strong, smashing Mater Dei, winning 6 out of 8 of their sets. Unfortunately their good form did not carry on, losing the majority of their next games to Xavier College. However, after this loss, Kildare went on a winning streak, sweeping Marian College Griffith and St Francis College Leeton, solidifying their overall spot of second place. Our Girls team consisted of Sage Maidment Clark, Zoe Heyhorn and Gabriella Mannell. The girls displayed excellent sportsmanship and determination in the heat, coming away with wins in a few games.
Albert Middleton | Year 10 student