Futsal Tournament

On Tuesday, 21 May our U13 and 14/15 boys, as well as the U14 girls played a Futsal tournament at Saxby’s stadium in Taree.  Students competed with spirit and represented our school with pride.  All three teams walked away with a runner up medal on the day and should be commended on their efforts.

Todd Curtis
Futsal Tournament Coordinator

13’s & 15’s Country Cup Rugby League

We are proud to congratulate our 13’s and 15’s boys Rugby League teams for their outstanding performance at the opening round of the Country Cup held at Harry Elliott Oval in Tuncurry on Tuesday, 21 May.  The boys showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout their matches, delivering some truly entertaining Rugby League. 

13’s Team 

The 13’s team faced Wingham High School in their first match.  Despite a challenging first half marked by ball handling errors and missed tackles, which allowed Wingham to lead 12-0, St Clare’s made a strong comeback in the second half.  They quickly scored two tries, taking a 12-10 lead.  However, Wingham secured a late try in the final five minutes, resulting in a 16-12 win over St Clare’s. 

In their second match, the 13’s faced a disciplined Gloucester High School.  Unfortunately, turnovers and errors in their own half gave Gloucester the opportunity to dominate the scoreboard.  Despite this, St Clare’s managed to score a well-deserved team try in the second half, but Gloucester emerged victorious with a 26-6 win. 

Back Row:  Charlie Crittenden, Degan Myer, Jai Mackie, Sam Walker, Nate Barnett, Adam Russell, Fraser Howard and Jayden Bowie
Front Row:  Hayden Whyte-Butler, Sasha Purdy, Hayden Robertson, Finn Gregory, Eli Saville and Liam Rodgers 

15’s Team 

The St Clare’s 15’s team also opened against Wingham High School, setting a strong foundation early on with well-executed attacking plays that led to two early tries.  Their defence and field position control were exceptional, resulting in a commanding 34-0 victory. 

In the second round, the 15’s faced Gloucester High School.  They continued their dominance from the outset, showcasing strong ball carrying and line running that led to multiple well-structured team tries.  Their defensive efforts were equally impressive, keeping Gloucester scoreless and securing a 36-0 victory. 

St Clare’s advanced to the final, where they faced their arch-rivals, Great Lakes College.  The match was a fiercely contested, end-to-end battle, with both teams displaying strong defence and attacking prowess.  Despite a valiant effort from St Clare’s, Great Lakes College edged out a 12-6 win in a high-quality encounter.

 

Back Row:  Maximus Schilt, Ben Wright, Kobi Egan, Oscar Ryan, Koen Paff, Logan Clarke, Noel Saunders, Harry Martin and Damian Gatt
Front Row:  Marley Brown, Asher Mathew, Charlie Gibbin, Lachlan Polson, Arlie Atchison, Noah Buckland and Tayte Rutledge 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs Parvin, Sara Harris, Ruby Polson, Hayden Robertson, Rory Clarke, and Kody Zahra for their invaluable contributions as coaches, trainers, and water runners.  Their dedication and hard work made these events possible, and we deeply appreciate their support for our teams. 

Matthew Collier
Country Cup Rugby League Coordinator