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SPORTS NEWS

JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 4, Week 7 

As we head towards the end of Term 4, it means that we are heading towards two of our major sporting events of the year. More information is available via  Compass. 

Sports Assembly - THURSDAY 12th December 

Jack Crawford Games - TUESDAY 17th December 

MISA - ROUND 5

JTCC got back on the winners wagon securing 5 wins from the 8 matches played in Round 5. There were some close games with the Boys AFL and Boys Cricket winning by the smallest of margins.

This brings some good news as we move into semi-final action next week, which sees six JTCC teams involved in finals action. Winners will progress to the grand final while losing teams will play-off for third and fourth positions.

The season has come to an end for our Girls AFL and Volleyball teams as both teams placed 5th in their competitions.

MISA - ROUND 6

Due to the extreme heat we experienced this week, MISA made a blanket call to cancel all outdoor sports. So our Volleyball and Cricket teams played their semi-finals with great results. The boys volleyball team played 2nd place Oran Park away and came up big, with three of the closest sets all season. JTCC finally won the third set 15-13 to seal the win. Both cricket and volleyball teams will progress to the finals next week along with our Junior Boys AFL and OzTag teams.

Uniform Expectations:

A reminder that as we are in Term 4, the College will be enforcing the College Summer Uniform Policy and requesting all students wear hats at recess and lunch and during all PDHPE and sport lessons. A reminder that students are to wear the appropriate white sports socks [no anklets] and the required sport shorts [not rolled up at the waist]. 

MISA RESULTS - ROUND 5

TEAM

COACH

W/L Score

Match Report

SPOW

10-11 Girls 

Volleyball





Mrs Hynard

Lost 2 - 1

v BAC

In our final game of the season, the team started strong, winning the first set convincingly with excellent teamwork and energy. However, momentum shifted in the second set, and despite our best efforts, we fell short in the next two sets. The team showed determination but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. With this result, we narrowly missed out on making the finals. Well done to everyone for their hard work and commitment throughout the season!

Tuliana Rayawa

10-11 Boys 

Volleyball



Mr Williamson

Won 2- 0

v BAC

Slow start, but once we found our groove, the game was a bit one sided. Needed the result and to ensure we gained victory in two games in order to move into the semi-finals. Developing gradually with improvement each week that should see a move into the final.

Will Chanhdara

10-11 Mixed 

Frisbee





Mr Bodeker

Won 29-9

v MAG

Our best performance of the season! We started the game strong in a must win game against Magdalene. Within 5 minutes we were up 8-0 after some great passing and movement. Our intensity was awesome and the team should be proud of how they stepped up in such an important game. Ava, Jordan, Jorja, Chloe and Tre were instrumental in our performance. With this result we ended up finishing 3rd and will vs Macarthur next week in a semi final. 

Ava Hilton

7-9 Girls 

AFL 12's







Mrs Roberts

Lost 27-6

v MAG

I was excited when we arrived at the oval as we had 12 girls ready to play, until someone may have forgotten their mouthguard. 

The girls started fairly strongly and I thought we may have been in contention for a possible win but some lapses in concentration and not marking up on opposition players saw Magdalene run away with the score. A few position switches at half time saw some better defensive play from JT, but unfortunately Magdalene held onto their lead. Despite the loss, I continue to see the girls improve each week, with some excellent marks and strong tackles the highlight of the afternoon. 

Ava  Abi

- Khattar

7-9 Boys 

AFL 12's




Mr Geribo

Won 55-49

v MCCC

Oooft that was a tight one! Having now played every team in the comp, Mount Carmel felt they were a chance to start their ascendancy and they certainly came out firing! They kicked the first three goals in the first few minutes of the game and looked very confident going forward. Thankfully, for us, Cooper and Noah C were able to start winning some ball at the back and we could build up play going forward. Some excellent link up play between Sully, Moni and Lennix created a lot of chances at goal and we were able to take a lead into half time. The second half was tight. Each play was short and every ball was hotly contested. Some ill discipline and a couple of bad decisions from us kept Mount Carmel right in it but we were able to hold on for the win. Our goal kickers today were Ryder (2), Sully (2), Deng (3) and Moni. 

Sullivan O’Dwyer

7-9 Boys 

Indoor Cricket





Mr Chapman

Won 32 - 29

v  MAG

JT won the toss and elected to bowl first. This turned out to be an excellent decision as we bowled exceptionally well, taking taking some great catches and effecting difficult run outs. After keeping Magdalene to just 29 runs, this game should have been an easy win. After our first two batting pairs, we were well in front of the game. However, some fundamental errors and poor decisions turned this game on its head. In the end, we had enough class and resilience to get the job done.

Aidan Cini

7-9 Boys 

OzTag





Mr McGrath

Won 8-7

v THAC

For what should have been a convincing win, turned out to be a nail biter. Up 4-1 at half time, the confidence may have gotten the better of us. Before we knew it, we found ourselves at 4-4. A few basic errors and a lapse in concentration saw THAC welcomed back into the game. We managed to fight our way back and win by a try. Shout out to Jimmy King for his efforts today, was great in all aspects. Also to the skipper, Will Shearer for keeping the energy through the middle the whole game. A few tries came his way too!

Will Shearer

7-9 Girls 

OzTag

Mr Tran

Lost 3 - 2

v THAC

Unfortunately the girls began the game flat and paid the price by going down a try early in the game. Defensive lapses and indecision in attack allowed for THAC to control the game and win comfortably.

Scarlett Fisher

7 - 9 Girls 

Softball

Mr Hatton

Draw

After 2 weeks of no games, we managed to field a team only for the umpire not to turn up. Unfortunately the game was nnot able to be played and both teams shared the points.



MISA RESULTS - ROUND 6 + SEMI-FINALS

Mmost games were cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.

TEAM

COACH

W/L Score

Match Report

SPOW

10-11 Boys Volleyball







Mrs Hynard

Won 2 - 1

OPAC

[2] OPAC v JTCC [3]

What an exciting and enjoyable semi final. It was such an intense, close game against Oran Park throughout all three sets. In the first, the team were down 10-3 however were skilled enough to come back to win 26 - 24. Too many wayward serves and lack of communication meant a 20 - 25 loss in the second set. The boys had a lead in the third and looked like they would easily take the win however this was slightly stalled by a comeback from the opposition. Luckily the boys made excellent blocks and spikes at critical times within the third to come away with a 15-13 win. They are certainly pumped for the final next week and hope they can bring home the trophy for JT

Maka Angianga

7-9 Boys 

Indoor Cricket









Mr Chapman

Won 59 - 54

V MCCC

JT played against Mount Carmel in the playoff match for the Grand Final. We won the toss and elected to bat. We had a steady start and then had a partnership that struggled, which has been a common theme this season. Our last two batting pairs got us out of some trouble and to a score of 59 which is about par. 

With the ball, it wasn’t looking great early on. The Mount Carmel openers dominated our opening bowlers, getting almost half of the score in the first pair. A great team fightback saw JT claw back the momentum with great fielding. This made both sides nervous and there were silly mistakes from both teams. It came down to the last ball with both teams on 59 runs, and Thomas Elliot came up with a great catch to clutch the win for JT. A great win by the boys. 

MVP: Thomas Elliot

If you have any questions regarding MISA Sports, please feel free to contact me. Mr Jamie Cook cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au

DIOCESAN AND PATHWAYS UPDATE

As our 2024 draws to a close, we are starting to look towards our 2025 planning and calendar. In a few weeks we will be producing the 2025 pathways calendar for students to begin planning their 2025 sporting goals. 

On Friday the 15th November, Mrs. Roberts and Mr McAllister attended the CDF Sports Awards at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea College, Wollongong. These awards celebrate the major sporting achievements of students across Catholic schools in the Wollongong Diocese.

JTCC finished 5th overall in the Vince Villa Trophy - with points allocated across all sporting events for 2024. 

We had a number of students who were recognised for their sporting success in our pathway programs in 2024, and we were proudly represented by the following students:

Laura Augustine - 2025 leadership team - student speaker 

Annelise Hall - 2025 leadership team - student speaker - Secondary Sports Council Medallion

Dante Foweraker - Secondary Sports Council Medallion 

Zoe Hawkes - Secondary Sports Council Medallion 

Adrian Narvais - Secondary Sports Council Medallion 

Sullivan O'Dwyer - Secondary Sports Council Medallion 

Jackson Schulstad - Secondary Sports Council Medallion 

One of the key major awards is the Bishop Mascord Trophy - awarded to the most outstanding secondary sportsman across all of Wollongong Diocese. I am very proud to announce that our own Sullivan O'Dwyer received this award for his achievement in getting named in the U15 AFL All Australian team, against a highly competitive group of finalists. 

Please congratulate all these students when you see them!

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EXTERNAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

Jazwyn Lyddieth (year 9) was very busy over the weekend of the 24-25th November, participating in the Tag20 Oceania Heritage Cup, representing the Indigenous Sydney Nation. The weather was harsh but the multicultural experience was awesome with respectful comradery and fighting spirit.

The opening ceremony was electric with all nations performing cultural dance and war crys. Jazwyns team fought hard but missed making the finals.

She should be very proud of her efforts over the whole weekend. Well done Jazwyn! 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Term 4 

Thursday 5th December- 2025 Sports Selections (Year 8+ 9 students) 

Sports Assembly - Thursday 12th December (Week 9) - College Hall (rehearsal - Wed 11th December)

Jack Crawford - Tuesday 17th December (Week 10) - John Therry Catholic College

Upcoming NSW All Schools Events

Students at John Therry are given the opportunity to represent John Therry at College, Diocesan and CCC sporting events.

DIOCESAN SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

This is the main school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some John Therry CC Diocesan teams are determined through trials, or a carnival hosted at a college  level (Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Further information can be found at: https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/ 

NSWCCC SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

NSWCCC is another school sporting pathway that is offered to students at John Therry Catholic College. Some CCC teams are determined through qualifying at a carnival hosted at a Diocesan level (Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Rugby League, Swimming, Basketball, Touch Football), however some teams are determined by individual trials that students must nominate and register for online. Students must be currently competing at a representative level in their chosen sport to be considered for CCC team trials.The sports that require online nomination and registration include: 

  • AFL
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Diving
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Netball

It is important that online registration is completed before the closing date for each sport. These are outlined on the CSNSW website: https://csnsw.sport 

Online registrations are now open for 2025. Please refer to the information on the website regarding the registration process. Here is a link to assist with sports registration for parents: https://csnsw.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/topic/65d787c5-0d2a-4699-a63a-25d586b67ba2 

A reminder to check the Compass Portal for upcoming sporting events and their respective closing dates.

You can also access the Wollongong Sport site for more information regarding Diocesan Sport  throughout the year.

https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/student-experience/sport/secondary-sport

Yours in Sport,

Georgia Roberts (RobertsG03@dow.catholic.edu.au)