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SPORT
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1. HENRY MCCREERY AND EDWARD CUTINELLI (BOTH YEAR 9); 2. JEAN-PHILIPPE SOULIE (YEAR 10), JACK POLKINGHORNE (YEAR 11) AND BENJAMIN BEISCHER (YEAR 12);
ATHLETICS SEASON
Scotch enjoyed a very positive season of athletics, which included
our fifth place finish in the APS finals and our fourth place in the
All Schools Relay Championships. Most importantly we saw some
significant steps forward, with significant participation and interest
from within our younger age groups. While the season is relatively
short, the squad achieved a great deal, with lots of development and a
strong showing at the junior and senior APS finals.
That our under 14 age group recorded the most points of any
school on APS finals day in their age group, and the under 15s were
third, suggests we have some exciting times ahead. Our athletes broke
four school records, including an APS record. Ronghao Chen (Year
8) broke the under 14 school and APS records with a time of 24.22
seconds in the 200m. Cameron Mackenzie (Year 11) and Hugh Bailey
(Year 8) broke discus records, with throws of 37.40m and 33.93m
respectively in the open and under 14 events. Thomas Schmerl (Year
7) also set a new under 14 record in the triple jump with 10.67m.
On heats day, Scotch made 14 ‘A’ finals from the 24 events, setting
the team up for a strong Saturday, and our boys stood up when it
counted most. Highlights of the day included Ronghao Chen winning
the individual 100m and 200m sprint events, and combining with
Hamish Hudson and Harrison Lodge (both Year 7) and Jagga Smith
(Year 8) for second in the under 14 4x100m relay.
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Jean-Philippe Soulie (Year 10) won the under 17 1500m in a time
of 4.11. This was an outstanding effort, as he bravely fought out the
race against his gallant St Kevin’s opponent, winning by the narrowest
of margins – 0.01 seconds. Hugh Bailey continued his brilliant first
season in our program, finishing second in both the under 14 shot
put and discus. He was awarded the Chris Commons Medal for best
performed field athlete, and has a bright future ahead in the sport.
Fred Leeton (Year 9) ran an amazing 1500m in the under 15 age
group, taking the race right up to his opponent. He finished second
after leading for most of the race, but his tenacious run turned heads
as his aggressive tactics split the field.
After a challenging season, Joshua Rubins (Year 11) stepped up with
some remarkable performances on the track. He finished second in
the under 17 100m, third in the 200m and second in the 4x100m relay,
along with Robbie Beckworth, Angus Morrissey (both Year 10) and Sam
Mclellan (Year 11). Joshua was recognised for his fine performances
with a Wickens Medal for our best performed under 17 athlete.
Joshua Juggins (Year 8) also showed a great deal in the sprints,
with three ‘A’ finals in his events. This included finishing third in the
under 15 100m. William McNamara (Year 8) emerged as a talent to
watch, with his third, fourth and fifth in the under 15 triple jump, long
jump and hurdles respectively. The middle distance team performed