Lats week, we has four CCS football teams participating in the School Sport Victoria (SSV) State Quarter Finals in Melbourne, after winning at the Gippsland Finals last term.
Intermediate Girls
The week kicked off on Monday with our Year 9/10 Girls, who came up just short against Wodonga Catholic College in their quarter-final. We trailed by just 3 points at three-quarter time, but Wodonga were able to finish as the stronger side, running away as 21-point winners. Best players on the day were awarded to Grace Dillow, Brooke Kelly, Nat Begovic, Eva Corcoran, and Tanna Boyle. Goals were scored by Brooke Kelly (2), Tarla Stewart (1), McKenzie Lett (1), and Tanna Boyle (1). Despite the loss, the girls can hold their heads high, finishing equal 5th in the state in the SSV competition!
Senior Girls
On Tuesday our senior girls placed equal third in the state! After winning their quarter-final against Catholic College Wodonga, they unfortunately went down to McKinnon Secondary College in the semi-final. Despite their best efforts, CCS couldn’t make the most of a fortuitous northerly breeze in the 2nd and 4th quarters, as McKinnon ran away 30-point winners. Best players for CCS were Tayli Dimarco, Zali Gallagher, Jemma Birss, Chloe Rees, and Phoenix Anderson. We are so proud of the girls for their efforts and for making themselves available for the competition. Despite the final result not going their way, the girls showed a real dedication to team ethos, and it was pleasing to see so many students keen to invest their time to represent the College in such a positive way.
A big thank you to Danny Butcher for his coaching and mentoring of this team and to Kerrie Robbins for her support on the day.
Intermediate Boys
After winning their Quarter Final, our CCS Intermediate Boys team fell short to a skilled Rowville Secondary College squad by 49 points, finishing equal third in the 2024 SSV state-wide football competition. The CCS boys started the day with a strong win against Galen College Wangaratta (10.4.64 to 6.11.47), with Archer Stobie scoring three goals and Jack Halligan’s two early goals in the third quarter sparking a dominant second half. This win set them up against Rowville SC, who had a decisive quarter-final victory over Frankston High School. Rowville’s slick handball chains and strong running proved too much for us. CCS goals were scored by Harper Walker (player of the day), Cooper Rand, and Archer Stobie. Key players throughout the competition included Jaylen Henry, Dean Feltis, Judd Burgiel, Leo Stephenson, Jack Halligan, and Darcy Scott.
Another big thank you to Mr Danny Butcher and Mr Jamie Murphy for their continual dedication to the success, education and enjoyment of our students.
Year 7 Boys
On Friday, our Year 7 boys placed third in the state. Their first match was a highly competitive contest against Cathedral College Wangaratta. After multiple lead changes in the second half, CCS was able to hold on for a nail-biter two-point win (6.11.47 to 7.3.45). Goals were scored by Sam Duffield (2), Pat Centra (1), Kai Boyle (1), Lachie McMaster (1), and Jack Bartlett (1). Our ‘best players’ list featured similar names, with the addition of Kit Barbario, who carried out significant roles at both ends of the ground. They then faced Rowville in the State Semi Final, and unfortunately found themselves on the wrong side of the win-loss ledger when the final siren sounded. Their effort was present across four quarters, but Rowville was clearly a well-drilled unit, with a sound knowledge of their teammates’ play styles and team structures. The final score was CCS 4.3.27 to Rowville 14.7.91. Goals were kicked by Ryder Henry, Ace Burgiel, Sam Duffield, and Jack Bartlett. Best players were Ryder Gieschen (CCS’ Player of the Day), Jack Bartlett, Lincoln Fulford, Kit Barbario, Sam Duffield, and Connor Howson.
A big thank you to Mr Rod Curtis and Mr Corey Scholtes for their great work with this team over the three rounds of competition this year.
