DIO CROSS COUNTRY

Last Thursday, 17 students braved the early and chilly start to the morning to compete in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocesan Cross Country Championships at Lake Glenbawn, Aberdeen. The group of studentswere absolutely outstanding and were very proud and excited to represent San Clemente. Whilst all students ran very well, a special congratulations goes to Lincoln O’Brien who qualified for NSWCCC Cross Country at Sydney Equestrian Centre later this term:

GIRLS BILL TURNER SOCCER

Last Friday, our Girls Bill Turner Trophy soccer team faced a strong and competitive Kotara High side. While the final score was a 2–0 loss, our girls showed tremendous effort, skill, and determination throughout the match. Their commitment to playing quality football was evident from start to finish. Special recognition goes to Penny, Adelaide, and Drew for their outstanding performances on the field.

Coaches: Miss Blackwell & Miss Fanning

U14’s BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE – COCHRANE CUP

Late last term, the U14s Boys Rugby League team competed in the Cochrane Cup at sunny Mount View Park, Cessnock.

Round 1 vs St Mary's Catholic College - LOST - 18-4

Round 2 vs Catherine McAuley Catholic College - LOST 22-16

The boys started the day a bit timid and wary of the red hot St Mary's team, but started to gel by the end of the first game with Ezekiel Sausaofai crashing over for our solitary try.

The Doves came out swinging in the second game and were only down by one try at half time. Despite a rousing rev up from assistant coach Toby Stewart, Catherine McAuley ended up being too strong. Tries to Declan Aoake (2) and fullback Oliver Fraser. 

All students represented the school with pride and displayed great sportsmanship throughout the day. Special mention to Carter Morgan who put his hand up to come off with a hurt shoulder yet still managed to make a try saving cover tackle in the process of coming off.

Coaches: Mr Braunton & Mr Allan

SPECIAL MENTIONS

Congratulations to:

• Hudson Carey (right) being named in the U16’s Boys NSW Hockey Team. Hudson traveled to Adelaide with the NSW team to compete in the Hockey Australia National Championships.

• Isla Walsh (left) selected for the U15’s Girls Maitland-Newcastle Diocesan Netball Team. Isla will now represent our diocese and trial for the NSWCCC U15’s Girls Netball team on the 29^th and 30^th May in Sydney.

• Lucy Gallagher (Yr10) who has been selected in the U18’s Girls Maitland-Newcastle Diocesan Soccer Team for the second year running. This is an excellent achievement as she is competing against older and more experienced girls from our other Diocesan schools. Lucy will now represent our Diocese in the upcoming NSWCCC Football Tournament in Sydney and attempt to gain selection in the Girls U18’s NSWCCC Football Team.

• Joseph Butterworth from Year 7 competed in the Australian Federation NSW State Jujitsu Championships in Sydney. Despite a challenging day, where he was moved up two years and weight brackets to compete against 14-year-olds in the ultra-heavy division, he fought with incredible heart and determination. Joseph walked away with a bronze medal. Congratulations, Joseph! San Clemente Catholic College is so proud of your achievements.  

Steven Burns Sports Coordinator