SPORTS NEWS
JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 4, Week 9
We’re wrapping up with the final few weeks of sport. Our Year 8&9 students have done their 2025 REC Sport selections and our expression of interest form is live on Compass for 2025, Term 1 MISA teams. Our first round of MISA trials was held in Week 9, with our second and final lot of trials to be held in Week 2, Term 1 2025.
Yesterday our college community gathered to recognise the achievements of student-athletes who represented the college and Diocese of Wollongong at the highest levels of competition. The event marked a fitting conclusion to a busy sporting year and showcased the exceptional sporting pathways available to students and teachers within the college.
More than 200 dedicated student-athletes were honoured for their outstanding achievements, and we had the honour of having Jessice Hull, Olympic Silver medallist joining us as a guest speaker.
Some highlights of the assembly included:
Winning 12 premierships across the 2024 MISA sporting season and had multiple runner up places. Our Junior girls finished in 5th place, with our senior girls in 4th place. This year I am happy to report that John Therry has again won the Senior Boys CHampions Trophy and to top this, our Junior Boys have also won the Junior Boys Champion Trophy. Both groups easily won their divisions demonstrating the dominance of the JT boys teams. It was a neck and neck race with Mt Carmel, as it has been for the last 10 years. Unfortunately, just like in 2023, we have just fallen short of our cross town rivals, finishing in second place by 24 points.
In Diocesan competitions this year, 29 students were selected into Diocesan teams, plus we had 2 teams win an overall Diocesan Championship and one team win a CCC knockout tournament. We had 8 students selected through to a Southern Country and 14 students were selected into a NSWCCC team.
Our key individual awardees were:
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Coach of the Year |
Mr Jefferys |
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Most Consistent Performer |
Ava Hilton |
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Service to Sport |
Cooper Dickie |
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Triple Crown - 3 x Age Championship winners |
Balin Crews & Zoe Hawkes |
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Sportsperson of the Year |
Sullivan O’Dwyer |
MISA - FINALS
John Therry had four teams that won through to the Term 4 MISA Finals with another three teams making through to minor placings play-offs.
Congratulations and good luck to our Junior Boys AFL, Junior Boys Oz Tag, Junior Boys Cricket and Senior Boys Volleyball teams who will represent John Therry in the Finals.
Fingers crossed for the Junior Girls Oz Tag v Broughton [3rd place playoff], Senior Mixed Frisbee v Macarthur Anglican [3rd place playoff], and the Junior Girls Softball team v Mt Carmel [5th place playoff].
As it turns out JT were very successful across the final games of the Term 4 Competition. Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball, Junior Boys Oz Tag and Junior Boys AFL teams who won their finals to secure maximum points from their competitions.
Our 10/11 Mixed Frisbee and Junior Girls Oz Tag teams secured third place with strong wins.
A massive thank you to all the JTCC students who represented the College in the 2024 MISA competitions.
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 - FINALS
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TEAM |
COACH |
W/L Score |
Match Report |
SPOW |
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10-11 Boys Volleyball |
Mr Williamson |
Won 2 - 1 |
[1] MCCC v JTCC [2] MISA PREMIERS A win for the ages that was accomplished the hard way. In the past two weeks the boys have reversed the regular round score line to come up trumps when it matters. Progressing from third place at the end of the comp to deserved Champions. Again today, we did it the hard way to come from a set down, and win the match in the third. Perseverance and psychological destruction were the key terms that led to victory. Well done to all. |
Moni Tumanuvao |
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10-11 Mixed Frisbee |
Mr Bodeker Miss Moon |
11-5 Win |
[3] JTCC v OPAC [4] A good way to finish the season for the frisbee team. Despite strong winds making the game very stop start, JT were able to run away with a comprehensive 11-5 victory. With all the scoring happening down the one end, we managed to find our girls in the end zone to ensure we were going up by 2s. We trailed at half time only for JT to hold OPAC to 0 in the second half. The team should be proud of finishing the season in 3rd place. |
Tre-James Roberts |
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7-9 Boys AFL 12's |
Mr Geribo |
46-16 Win |
[1] JTCC v MAG [2] MISA PREMIERS After a hotly contested game last time we played Magdalene the boys knew they needed to be on their game, and they were certainly up to the challenge. We took the initiative immediately and began dominating possession and field position but in blustery conditions found it difficult to punish Magdalene on the scoreboard. With strong contributions all across the pitch, we were able to kick a few goals and maintain control of the match. It was a full team effort, with special performances from Noah and Cooper at the back, Sully, Lennix and Josh in the middle with Moni winning every ruck contest. This was such a positive way to finish the season and win our second grand final in a row. Most of these boys now step up into the senior competition next year and look forward to that challenge as well. Our goal kickers today were Deng (2), Lennix, Ryder (2) and Noah D. |
Sullivan O’Dwyer |
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7-9 Boys Indoor Cricket |
Mr Chapman |
28-24 L |
[1] JTCC v MAG [2] JT faced off against Magdalene in the Indoor Cricket Grand Final. After winning the toss, we sent Magdalene into bat and started steadily. The opposition was on 30 runs after the first two pairs and looking on track for a good total. JT lifted in the field, taking some excellent catches to restrict Magdalene to 28. With the bat we struggled all the way through and left too much for the last pair to do. We fall agonisingly short, losing by just 4 runs. A great season by the boys and they should be proud of their efforts. |
Nicholas Augustine |
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7-9 Boys OzTag |
Mr McGrath |
6-4 Win |
MISA PREMIERS Talk about leaving the best game until last! Odds were against us leading into the grandfinal, given we lost by a few tries last time we faced Magdalene and today we were a few troops short. Nothing phased our boys at all, and every student lifted for the occasion. The wind was against us in the first half, with Magdalene attacking us set after set and really putting the pressure on. No matter what they sent us, our defence stood strong and they couldn’t crack us. We went into half time 3-0 up, beaming with confidence. The boys continued the enthusiasm in the second half and were led by our middles (Leal’s x 3, Kayden, William). These boys really set the tone for the game and did not let up on Magdalene. Our links were as strong as always (Dion, Riley, Jacko) creating many opportunities for our wingers who both got a meat pie in the grandfinal. Congratulations on becoming premiers in 2024! |
Kayden Thompson |
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7-9 Girls OzTag |
Mr Tran |
5-4 Win |
[3] BAC v JTCC [4] A story of two halves. The girls began the game like a coca-cola that had been left in the sun for 3 months - flat. Minimal ball movement and communication allowed for Broughton to control the game and go out to an early 2-0 lead. Fortunately for the girls, they showed some resilience and fought back to be down 1 at half time - 3-2. The 2nd half was a clinic of defence and ball movement. Emilie Velin and Jada Wagstaff were crucial in stifling the attack and allowing for our girls to start on the front foot. Olivia North and Candice Stapleton were exceptional in attack As they were guided by ella Harris into the open green pastures. |
Olivia North Candice Stapleton Emilie Vellin |
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7 - 9 Girls Softball |
Mr Hatton |
3-1 Loss |
[5] MCCC v JTCC [6] A very good game by both sides. Some great hitting by MCCC saw JT get behind in the runs in the first innings. Terrific base stealing by Piper Regan gave us a 1 run deficit to try and make up. Unfortunately some good running from MC saw us go one further behind. Our 2nd innings saw some technical outs that gave the win to MC. Thank You to the girls for a great season and in particular those who filled in for us today. |
Piper Regan |
If you have any questions regarding MISA Sports, please feel free to contact me. Mr Jamie Cook cooka01@dow.catholic.edu.au
JACK CRAWFORD GAMES 2024 - TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER POSTPONED
An update will be provided shortly on the running of Jack Crawford Games in early 2025.
Jackson Schulstad - Jackson was in Brisbane over the weekend to compete in the 2024 Australian All Schools Athletics Championships. He performed immensely well, with a silver medal in the 16 years boys High Jump, and established a new Personal Best jump of 1.94m in the process.
Congratulations to Jackson on an awesome achievement!
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.
Upcoming NSWCCC events
Students at John Therry are given the opportunity to represent John Therry at College, Diocesan and CCC sporting events.
2025 Events open for registrations- Triathlon teams and Softball are now open.
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:
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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)