Sport Coordinator News
The latter half of Term Two has been another busy time for sport at CCB. Coming up we have Archdiocesan Soccer, junior boys AFL and our athletics carnival. We have had some great results in a variety of sports as outlined below.
Boys Rugby League
On Wednesday 4 June our Under 15 and Open Boys Rugby League teams travelled to Ulladulla for the Southern NSW Country Cup Championships.
This is the second round of the competition bringing together the top teams from the five Southern NSW Region.
The day is always strongly contested with a wealth of talent on show.
Our Open boys lost their opening game to Edmund Rice and then had a huge turnaround win against Karabar High School to claim second place in the Opens Division.
Our U15s were very competitive all day, with narrow losses to Kiama High School and St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra and a convincing win over Karabah High to take out third place in their divisions.
These are tremendous results for both teams and testament to their skill levels and determined attitudes.
Thanks to Mr Brady, Mr Harding and Ms Large for their efforts in training and managing the teams.
State Cup Touch Football
In Week 7, our junior touch football teams participated in the Touch Football NSW South Coast All Schools Championships. We had a highly enjoyable and successful day with six teams participating in four age divisions against Batemans Bay High School, Moruya High School, Ulladulla High School, Lumen Christi Pambula and Trinity Goulburn. We had amazing results today with our teams winning three of the four divisions thanks to our 7/8 Girls, 7/8 Boys A and 9/10 Boys A all winning their grand final. Our 9/10 Girls were also third overall. A special mention goes to our 7/8 Boys and 9/10 Boys B teams. We were the only school to field multiple teams, as such they played all day against the best team from each competing school. Our teams played with exemplary sportsmanship their behaviour throughout the day was impeccable. Our three winning teams will contest the state final in Sydney in September.
Team Reports:
7/8 Girls
The Year 7/8 girls came up against three competitive schools including Ulladulla High, Lumen Christi and Trinity. The girls played their first game against Ulladulla, whilst still cold from the morning dew they displayed great sportsmanship and defence running out winners 2-0. The girls then took on Lumen Christi holding the opposition to 0, winning the game 3-0. In the next two games the girls took on Trinity with a close match up in both games and won both games 3-2 and then 3-1. The final game was against Lumen Christi in the grand final winning 4-2. The girls displayed impeccable manners, team spirit and positive attitudes throughout the day.
7/8 Boys
There were two 7/8 boys teams entered in this year's South Coast State Cup.
Our boys B team played five pool games during the day. Unfortunately, they lost their first 4 games against some quality opposition. Their teamwork steadily improved as the day progressed and they saved their best game until Round 5 where they defeated Batemans Bay High 5 tries to 2. Well done to all the boys who demonstrated a high level of effort and participation in each and every game.
Our boys A team also played five pool games. After a slow start in game one they started to find their feet and had victories against CCB B, Batemans Bay, Trinity Goulburn and Lumen Christie Pambula. Their strongest opposition proved to be Ulladulla High who they drew with in game 2. After completing all the pool games we were again to face Ulladulla High in the grand final. The two teams were again very evenly matched and neither side could get over the line despite some valiant efforts from both teams. With a couple of minutes to go, Noah stepped his opposing player and scooted away for a fantastic individual try to put CCB up by one try. CCB managed to hold Ulladulla out until the last 10 seconds of the game until a cut out pass saw Ulladulla score in the corner just before the buzzer. This led to a drop off of 4 on 4 for the next 2 minutes to determine a winner. With both teams being tested physically it was Lucas who made a break down the sideline to score first. CCB held their nerve and defended like their life depended on it and held out Ulladulla to take the win! Congratulations to all the boys, what an effort from each and every player. They will now travel to Sydney to play in the NSW State Cup final.
9/10 Girls
The 9/10 Girls Touch Football team opened the day with a strong win against Batemans Bay High School, demonstrating excellent teamwork and communication on the field.
They then faced a formidable opponent in Trinity College and, despite a valiant effort, were unable to secure the win. The match was a fast-paced and competitive game, with both teams displaying impressive skill.
Next up was Lumen Christi, and although the girls put in a determined performance, they were narrowly defeated. This match also saw the team suffer a number of injuries, which made it difficult to recover for the remainder of the day.
Despite the setbacks, the girls showed great resilience and spirit, bouncing back in their final match with a well-deserved victory against Moruya High.
The team played with heart and represented the College with pride throughout the day. Well done, girls!
9/10 Boys
The 9/10 Boys started the day facing off against each other. It was an exciting start to the tournament with both teams defending staunchly. The scores remained at nil all for the first half of the game until the A Team found their rhythm to score the match winners.
This competitive game set the scene for the day.
Our 9/10 B team were highly competitive all day. A significant feat, given they were playing the A teams from the other schools. They had a strong win over Pambula and a close loss to Trinity. In fact, a win in their last game of the pool matches against Batemans Bay would have secured them a place in the grand final. Unfortunately, they had a narrow loss. They are to be congratulated for their high standard of play and excellent team spirit.
Our 9/10 A team were the most dominant team of the tournament. They went through the day undefeated, winning all of their games by a comfortable margin. Their standard of play and game sense was a step above the other competing teams. We look forward to seeing them in action at the State finals in September.
Thanks to Mr Brady, Mr Fogarty, Mrs Davis, Ms Large, Ms Johnston and Mr Harding for coaching/managing the teams.
CCC Cross Country Results
The following students also attended the CCC X Country on 11 June. Congratulations on your efforts!
Elka Hampson 30th
Michaela Fitzpatrick 44th
Darcy Fitzpatrick 13th
Alec Paterson 55th
Max Ivanoff 40th
Junior Boys AFL
On Tuesday 17 June our Junior Boys travelled to Ulladulla to compete in the Junior School's Cup.
Undermanned and under-experienced, our boys fought valiantly against a strong Ulladulla High School. Unfortunately, the boys went down, however, they are to be commended on the effort and spirit displayed all day. The boys represented the school with great pride.
Archdiocesan Football Gala Day
Tuesday 17 June Carroll College had four teams playing in the annual Archdiocesan Football Gala Day in what can only be described as ‘cold Canberra’.
The Junior Boys team enjoyed an outstanding day on Field 1 at the Annual Archdiocesan Football Gala Day. The boys gelled quickly and opened their campaign with a dominant performance against St Patrick’s Catholic High School, Cooma. A relentless attacking display saw us find the back of the net seven times, while our disciplined backline and confident goalkeeper ensured a clean sheet.
In the second game, we faced a much more competitive opponent in Hennessy Catholic College. It was a tight match, with both teams creating strong chances and showing impressive football. Our boys remained composed and worked well together, ultimately securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory.
This win earned us a place in the final against our familiar rivals, Trinity Catholic College. The match was a showcase of skill, determination, and teamwork from both sides. The boys moved the ball with accuracy, showed great defensive discipline, and played with heart. With the scores locked at 0–0 at full time, the game went straight to a penalty shootout.
In a nail-biting finish, the Carroll boys held their nerve and triumphed 5–4, claiming the championship in this division for the first time.
Congratulations to all players for their sportsmanship, teamwork, and for braving the cold Canberra conditions with determination and pride. Well done, boys!
Senior Boys
Well done to the Senior Soccer Team.
For a team that had limited time to prepare they competed well on the day.
The lads managed a 2-2 draw against Trinity and lost two very tight games 1 nil to Hennesy and Lumen Christi.
It was a great effort from all players!
Mr Charlton Fogarty
Sports Coordinator