Sport

NSW CCC Swimming 2022

On Wednesday 6 April the NSW CCC Swimming Championships were held at the SOPAC swimming centre in Homebush Sydney. Representing McCarthy Catholic College and the Armidale Diocese were Tilani Smith, Georgia Williams, Lauren Barnes and Colby Butler.

Tilani Smith for the 14 girls participated in the 100 metre Freestyle, 50 metre Freestyle, 200 Junior Medley, 50 metre Butterfly, 50 metre Breaststroke, and 100 metre Breaststroke. Georgia Williams in the 16 girls entered the 50 metre Butterfly and the 50 metre Breaststroke. Colbie Butler in the 14 year girls participated in the 50 metre Freestyle whilst Lauren Barnes for the 15 year girls participated in the 400 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Freestyle and 100 metre Butterfly. As usual the standard of competition was very high and the girls gave it their absolute best. There were some great results from our girls. Congratulations to Tilani Smith who finished 2nd in the 50 Butterfly, 1st in the 50 metre Breastroke and 100 metre Breastroke, and 3rd in the 200 Junior Individual Medley. Lauren Barnes finished 7th in the 400 metre Freestyle and Georgia Williams finished 12th in the 50m Breastroke. 

Colbie Butler finished 21st in her 50 metre Freestyle. Thank you to the parents who took their children to the venue and to the staff and Catholic Schools NSW Sport for running the event. Good luck to Tilani Smith who will represent NSW CCC at the NSW All Schools Championships on Friday 3 June.

Northern Rugby League Trials

On Wednesday 5 April the under 15 and under 18 Rugby League trials were held at North Tamworth Oval. Involved from McCarthy Catholic College were Adam Davis in the under 15’s and Sebastian Lawler was due to play in the Under 18’s trial until illness ruled him out. Sebastian will be considered for selection in the President's team to play at the NSW CCC Trials in May. Adam Davis played a great match from fullback in the Lismore/Armidale team against Maitland/Newcastle. Adam’s speed, involvement and his  all round strong game resulted in a well deserved selection in the Northern Country Under 15 team to compete at the NSW CCC Championships on 20 and 21 May at St Mary’s Sydney. Congratulations to Adam and good luck!

Northern Country Football trials

On Wednesday 27 April Bradyn Boonstra and Kilian Apen travelled to Coffs Harbour to try out for the Northern NSW Open Boys' Football team. After the recent postponement of the trials the boys were keen to play and did a great job representing the College. Both boys played well showing great skills, team play and fitness. The boys played in several trial games and their form resulted in their selection in the Northern NSW  Open’s team which will compete at the NSW CCC Trials on 25 and 26 May. Congratulations to both students and good luck at the upcoming trials. 

National Swimming Championships in Adelaide

Over the school holidays Tilani Smith represented NSW at the National Swimming Championships in Adelaide. This was a wonderful effort from Tilani who achieved personal best times in the two events from which she qualified for the 14 years 200 metre Breaststroke and the 100 metre Breaststroke. Tilani finished 19 and 24th respectively in these events which is an outstanding achievement competing against the best swimmers across Australia. 

Gymnastics Success

Congratulations to Annalise Tighe who was selected in the NSW Gymnastics team to compete in the National Championships at the Gold Coast. Annalise has been selected in the NSW Women’s Gymnastics state team in Level 10. Being selected in the NSW State Team is a tremendous achievement that requiring many months of vigorous training and preparation. This year, the Australian Championships fall outside the school holidays. The competition takes place from the 18 - 25 May 2022. Congratulations Annalise on this outstanding achievement and good luck at the Nationals.

Under 15 Bill Turner Trophy Under 15 Girls Soccer success

On Friday the Girls' Under 15 Bill Turner Trophy team travelled to Inverell to play against Holy Trinity College in the Statewide knockout competition. The Holy Trinity community gathered and produced a wonderful atmosphere on the day, complete with banners and streamers. The McCarthy Girls were quickly into their stride, starting the game strongly and scoring two early and well constructed goals through great team play. The girls dominated possession and at half time led 5-0 with goals from Charli Manning, Anna George and Brooke Cashman. All of the girls played great games and contributed to a fine team effort. Charli Manning used her speed and skill to outplay her opponents and she was well supported by Mia Gentle, Lacey Palmer and Indiana Brazier. Confident defensive efforts at the back and some nice contributions from Sophie McMullen in goal kept Holy Trinity scoreless. The girls remained in control in the second half to run out 9-0 winners with Indianna Brazier and Anna George both netting hat-tricks. The game was played in great spirit and Holy Trinity kept trying throughout the game and proved worthy opponents. 

Thank you to Mr Ryan Saban for driving the bus and coaching the girls. Also thank you to Miss Paige Berthold for assisting on the day. The girls progress to Round 2 and will have the opportunity to play another game in the next few weeks. 

The team included; Charli Manning, Indianna Brazier, Mia Gentle, Emma Taggart, Lacey Palmer, Sophie McMullen, Sophie Chin, Jessica Shiels, Anna George, Brooke Cashman, Penelope Torrens, Isabel Murray, Eva Kenniff, Ellie Tyrna, Lily Walker and Cordelia Wilson. 

Diocesan Cross Country

On Tuesday 3 May the Diocesan Cross Country and Tennis trials were held at the University of New England at Armidale. Twenty five students participated in the cross country and five students in the Tennis trials. The cross country presented students with a great course with winding trails through the hills and alongside the lake on the outskirts of the University campus. Our students achieved some great times and results on this scenic course. Lauren Barnes ran a brilliant race and finished Age Champion in the 15 years division. A number of students ran very fast times with the following students finishing in the top 5 and qualifying for the NSW CCC Cross Country Championships on 7 June at Eastern Creek Sydney; Koora Gillon (2nd), Jirra Gillon (3rd), Parker O'Neile (5th), Augustin Monet (2nd), Louis Johnson (3rd), Millah Smith (5th), Sophie Morgan (4th) Mia Gentle (3rd), Rai-Lea Haywood (4th) and Lauren Barnes (1st). 

Diocesan Tennis Trials

Representing McCarthy in the Tennis trials were Lleyton Villamoor, Jackson Medlock, Edward Bennett, Claudia Kenniff and Claire Taylor. Claudia and Clair started with singles against O’Connor. Both girls started strong and served well. Claudia had some fantastic rallies from the baseline, smashing a cross court forehand winning a crucial point, while Clair moved her opponent around the court. Claudia and Clair then had a tough battle in the doubles with the O’Connor girls coming out strong and finding the points from all over the court. 

The girls finished the day with doubles against O’Connor having some great rallies from the baseline. The girls had a great day and showed terrific sportsmanship. 

The boys started with Jackson Medlock playing singles against St Mary’s where he moved round the court well, making every point count and forcing his opponent to move quickly and think on his feet. Lleyton Vilamoor came out strongly against his opponent from St Mary's getting the points early, serving well and finishing the point off from the baseline. Edward Bennett and Jackson teamed up for the doubles with Jackson serving first where some good shots were produced around the court. Narrowly going down to St Mary’s. 

In a match against an O'Connor opponent, Edward Bennett made a great shot and served well. There were a number of long rallies and Edward improved throughout the day. The next set began with Lleyton playing O’Connor. He served well and hit some great winners. All players did their best throughout the day and represented McCarthy with great sportsmanship and pride. A big thank you to Mrs Samantha Cox for taking the tennis team on the day and supporting our students. 

Mr  Brad Mitchell - Sport Coordinator