SPORT
( THIS PHOTO ) EMERSON MARSHALL ( YEAR 9 ) DRIBBLING THE BALL FORWARD . ( RIGHT ) SAM FAWCETT ( YEAR 11 ), ON THE ATTACK IN FIRSTS SOCCER .
1ST XI HOCKEY WAS THE
STANDOUT TEAM
FIRST TEAMS ’ CONSISTENT PERFORMANCES IN WINTER SPORT
Consistent performances across our Firsts teams were a feature of this year ’ s winter season . The 1st XI Hockey team was the standout team , with the boys playing inspired hockey right through the season .
A shared premiership was still possible coming into the last quarter of the final match , only for the Scotch team to come up marginally short . The team won eight games and lost only two , both to an undefeated Melbourne Grammar School side . Ben Graven was an outstanding Captain and the team gelled well all year , linking seamlessly from defence to attack with great skill and precision . We will look to next year with great interest , as the team and the hockey community seek to build on their recent run of success .
The 1st V Basketball squad provided somewhat of a surprise to many , with its equal third placing at season ’ s end . After a poor showing in an early season practice match , our boys regrouped and set themselves for a committed performance each week . They worked tirelessly on their game , playing specific roles for the team and executing their skills to a high level . A top four finish was guaranteed after defeating St Kevin ’ s in a fierce and free-flowing contest , during a rare home game in the Glenn Centre .
The 1st XI Soccer team was outstanding this season , and despite some early season setbacks , came out and showed its competitive spirit . We won five games , lost two and drew three ,
to finish equal third . We won the Rose and Thistle Cup against Melbourne Grammar , and retained both the John Roe Soccer Shield against St Peter ’ s College ( Adelaide ) and the Michael Pelman Soccer Challenge Cup against Peninsula Grammar . It was a genuine team effort with even contributions across the season from all involved .
The 1st XV Rugby team played finals for the first time in nine years . Despite not advancing further , the boys certainly captured the hearts of all those who watched them play . They played a highly skilled running game that often started deep in their own half . Stirling Keogh , John Cavanough , Ben Clarke and Puluna Vaea ( all of Year 12 ) provided their fair share of individual highlights , however it was the collective approach that stood out as the feature of our Scotch rugby . The win against Melbourne Grammar at home ( 38-12 ) to retain both the Colin Bell Trophy and the Ewen McKenzie Shield , was no doubt a highlight for all involved .
The Cross Country Squad performed consistently all season , coming fourth in the APS competition . The highlight was the squad ’ s performance in the All Schools State Championships , with Scotch awarded the best overall performed school . Henry Curlewis ( under 14 ), Bart Leeton ( under 15 ), Conor Sullivan ( under 17 ) and Rory Vial ( under 18 ) were selected for the Victorian team to compete at the national championships in Canberra ’ s Stromlo
58 Great Scot Issue 169 – September 2023