SPORTS NEWS
JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Term 2, Week 5
Term 2 is shaping up to be an exciting one, with a full calendar of school, MISA, and Diocesan competitions, as well as a host of sport pathway opportunities, there’s plenty to inspire, challenge, and motivate our students to get involved and give it their best.
We are eagerly looking ahead to our College Athletics Carnival in Week 6, set to take place at the newly refurbished Campbelltown Athletics Stadium. This state-of-the-art facility promises to elevate the event experience for students and spectators alike. A reminder that all relevant details can be found on the Compass Event.
In Week 7, our students will represent JTCC at the Diocese Netball Carnival—one of the biggest days on our sporting calendar. This year brings the exciting addition of an Open Boys division, and the response has been phenomenal, with nearly 40 boys from Years 10–12 trialling for selection under the guidance of Ms Kelleher. In total, JTCC will be sending five teams across various divisions, demonstrating the strength and depth of our netball program. We can’t wait to see our teams compete with energy, skill, and sportsmanship on the day.
Despite the enthusiasm and high levels of participation, Term 2 has not been without its challenges. Wet weather in the early weeks has caused disruptions, including the postponement of both the Diocese Cross Country Carnival and the Open Girls Football Championships. In addition, most of the outdoor fixtures for MISA Round 2 were cancelled due to unsafe playing conditions. While disappointing, our students have responded with resilience and positivity, showing that true JT Pride isn’t just about winning—it's about commitment, adaptability, and teamwork no matter the circumstances.
Even amid these setbacks, we’ve seen numerous moments that embody JT Pride. From outstanding efforts at school trials and training sessions, to the leadership shown by senior students supporting younger peers, and the passionate displays of sportsmanship across all competitions—our students continue to represent the College with excellence, integrity, and spirit.
With the term well underway and more exciting opportunities on the horizon, we look forward to celebrating the continued achievements and growth of our students across all facets of sport.
Go JTCC!
For Sale - Oztag/Touch Tights
Students are expected to take pride in their appearance and be good ambassadors for the College while setting the highest possible standard of dress at all times.
We are pleased to announce the addition of girls oztag/touch tights to our MISA/representative uniform. These are available now for $40 each - please pay at finance and bring your receipt to the Sports Office to collect.
*Students are reminded that MISA/representative uniform is not to be worn during the school day or during timetabled PDHPE practical lessons - you must bring them with you to change into for MISA or representative duties.
MISA ROUND 3
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TEAM |
COACH |
W/L Score |
Sport Report |
SPOW |
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OPENS BOYS LEAGUE |
McGrath & Strojny |
14-0 L |
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Mitch Lane Cory McKay |
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U16 GIRLS RUGBY LEAGUE |
Tran |
BYE |
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11-12 BOYS SOCCER |
Williamson |
4-1 Win |
A much improved performance today with increased effort and teamwork the notable contributing factors. Well done to Captain Timmer for scoring a MISA hat-trick. He joins a prestigious and select list of past achievers of this award. Ably supported by Jon and Alessandro in the midfield. Jaidon provided a constant threat in the front line, while the foundation of success was the back four and Sidney’s support in goal. Looking ahead with renewed hope for success in the competition. |
Cohan Timmer |
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10-12 GIRLS SOCCER |
Moon |
6-0 L |
It wasn’t the best game today for our 10–12 Girls Football team, coming up against a strong St Pat’s side. They put four goals past us in the first half and added another two in the second. While the scoreboard didn’t go our way, it was certainly a valuable learning experience. Most of the girls showed great determination and fought right to the final whistle. We now look ahead to Round 4 next week with heads held high and plenty to build on. MVP this week is Isabella Drake who held the midfield and did her best to cover ground in both offence and defence. |
Isabella Drake |
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7-9 MIXED ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
Bodeker |
37-3 W |
A comprehensive victory for the 7-9 Frisbee team who dominated Mt Carmel from start to finish and ran away 37-3 winners. I could not fault their performance and effort throughout the game with several standouts displaying some great understanding of the frisbee rules and skills. The boys were dominant in defense and worked extremely well with the girls from start to finish. It was extremely pleasing to see the girls develop their throwing and catching skills, often combining with one another to create scoring chances. It was difficult to choose an MVP this week, but Rico and Tamariz were exceptional and led the team to victory. Well done. |
Rico Logai-Lusiano Tamariz Lobos- Zuniga |
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7-9 BOYS BASKETBALL |
Jefferys |
34-19 Win |
The match against Broughton Anglican College (BAC) was one to remember! JT started with a solid defensive stance but had some trouble finding their rhythm on offence in the first half. However, everything changed in the second half. JT's zone defence became a formidable force, transforming defensive stops into fast break points that left BAC struggling to catch up. With the team firing on all cylinders, JT pulled away to secure a 34-19 victory. A standout on the court was Cooper Firman, who delivered an MVP-worthy performance. Cooper was exceptional at both ends of the floor, leading the defensive effort and contributing crucial points that energised the team. His leadership and skill were pivotal in turning the game's momentum in JT's favour. As the team looks ahead with a week off to train, there's a great opportunity to refine their strategies and continue building on this impressive win. JT fans can look forward to seeing their team back in action with even more energy and determination! Well done, JT!l |
Cooper Firman |
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7-9 GIRLS BASKETBALL |
Winter |
14-40 L |
JTCC vs Broughton. Though the score doesn’t reflect it, spirits were high as the girls achieved a personal best on scoring with the highest total amount yet ! Confidence is building on the offensive end and with each game we are improving. Ivy Barty had a fantastic game defensively, earning lots of rebounds that let us have a second opportunity at scoring. |
Ivy Barty |
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11-12 GIRLS NETBALL |
Kelleher |
13 - 37 Loss |
A tough game against great opposition with many rep players. We were competitive in the first half but then Mt Carmel ran away with the game. We need to work on our transition down the court and shorten our passes. MVP is Sienna Coghlan who copped a decent injury during the game but went back on in the fourth quarter. |
Sienna Coghlan |
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10-12 BOYS SOFTBALL |
D.Hatton |
7 - 2 Loss |
A much improved performance this week saw a better result for the boys. The ground fielding and catching saw us dismiss Broughton for 2 in their second innings. Unfortunately we couldn’t capitalise on this in our 2nd at bat. Josh Carlin performed very well at bat and pulled off a great ground ball save during fielding. |
Josh Carlin |
MISA ROUND 4
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TEAM |
COACH |
W/L Score |
Sport Report |
SPOW |
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OPENS BOYS LEAGUE |
McGrath & Strojny |
22-8 Win |
A slow start from the boys, despite having the downhill advantage and the wind behind us. Completion was the struggle again this week, with only one completed set at half time. We need to keep it simple, rather than look for the offload which often leads to a handover. Completion is everything in this game! Once we started the second half, we were a different team. The boys played simple footy, with Benji and Cory leading the way through the guts, ultimately resulting in a few tries for the boys. |
Benji Vellin |
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U16 GIRLS RUGBY LEAGUE |
Tran |
12-11 Win |
It was great to get out onto the field to play some Rugby League against a tough St Benedict’s team. Maisie Dadd was exceptional on the field and continually put the hard carries in to ensure that the team was on the front foot. Piper Regan and Kiana Blackwell were great in attack with strong carries every set. |
Piper Regan |
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11-12 BOYS SOCCER |
Williamson |
Loss 2-1 |
Missed our captain but otherwise a reasonable performance. An early lead with a well taken goal from Mitch Price but defensive errors cost us. Had a few chances for an equalising goal but it was not to be. Midfield especially, tried hard and ran tirelessly. |
Jon Vasilopoulos |
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10-12 GIRLS SOCCER |
Moon |
Loss 4-2 |
Tough conditions again today for our girls soccer team who fielded 9 against Broughton who decided to proceed with a full team on the field. The match started in our favour, with an early lead gifted through an unfortunate own goal by Broughton. However, the momentum shifted, and Broughton put four goals past us. Our girls responded with an attacking effort that allowed them to find the net once more, bringing the final score to 4-2. A few tough calls during the match affected team morale, and heads began to drop when things didn’t go our way. It’s important that we learn from this and remember that resilience and good sportsmanship are just as crucial as skill. A standout performance came from Suprina, who scored a brilliant goal and led by example throughout the match. Her effort, attitude, and class never wavered. |
Suprina Upadhyaya |
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7-9 MIXED ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
Bodeker |
18-2 W vs MAS |
Perfect conditions for Ultimate Frisbee today with 50 km/h winds making the game incredibly difficult. We struggled to move the frisbee up and down the field in the first half but still managed to go into half time with a lead. We changed our focus in the second half; with short simple passes and excessive pressure on their first few throws. JT were brilliant today and have really set the benchmark for the rest of the competition. Well done to Sienna and Isiah who were outstanding today. |
Sienna Webb Isiah Leal |
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7-9 BOYS BASKETBALL |
Jefferys |
BYE |
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7-9 GIRLS BASKETBALL |
Winter |
BYE |
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11-12 GIRLS NETBALL |
Kelleher |
20-14 LOSS |
A great game from our JT girls. With only 4 teams in our division this was the second time we played Magdalene, and we closed the margin significantly. It was absolutely freezing when we got to the courts, and the wind continued to pick up and there was a fierce chill in the air. But nonetheless, the girls fought hard all game. MVP to Annelise Hall, who m played in (my) size 7 shoes all game, despite being a size 9 herself….she left her sport gear at home today!!! |
Annelise Hall |
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10-12 BOYS SOFTBALL |
D.Hatton |
9-1 Loss |
Playing short with a fill in player today, we made a great effort despite the lopsided scoreline. Thanks to Levi Wallbridge for filling in. Some very good pitching from Archer Quick in the first inning saw some unlucky fielding. Blake McKenzie was called in the for 2nd inning and we managed to strike out the opposition with some great catching. |
Blake McKenzie |
Pathway Achievements
Diocese Cross Country
After initially getting postponed due to wet weather, the Diocese Cross Country Carnival was then adjusted again to a selection trial as the Nowra venue was washed out. This meant that our team list was adjusted to only our top two runners for each division invited to attend. The adjusted carnival was a great day weather-wise and was matched with some outstanding athletic performances at the Illawarra Criterium Track in Unanderra.
The main goal was to select the Wollongong team for the CCC cross country championship on Wednesday 11 June. The Criterium track is essentially a 1km loop where athletes compete in their age groups from 3km up to 6km (3-6 laps). It certainly provides challenges in making accurate counts of student laps, particularly when some age groups or genders are combined.
Our JT runners did well in a highly competitive and fast field. See our results below of our runners who finished their course. Those that finished top 6 qualify into the Wollongong Diocese team to compete at the NSWCCC on the 11th June.
12 year girls
Zoe Hawkes - 3rd
Emily Harris - 6th
12 years boys
Dean Kaandorp - 4th
14 years boys
Heath Cunningham - 11th
15 years boys
Owen Eagleton - 8th
17 boys Multiclass
Dominic Baker - 1st
NSWCCC Rugby League
After a one day delay for travel, the NSWCCC U18s Girls Rugby League trials were successfully held after some torrential weather caused the event to be moved from Cessnock to Camden. The U18s Southern Country Girls Rugby League Team were outstanding performers throughout the trials with John Therry's Annelise Hall being a stand-out player early in the trials. With wins over Northern Country (12-0), Metro (8-0), Sydney (20-0). Annelise was crucial to the team's success and was named captain of the Southern Country Team for Game 2 against Metro. Annelise was also named in the U18s NSWCCC team that will be competing at Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League in Port Macquarie for selection into the Australian School Girls Team.
Mr Tran
Keiren Mostyn was our sole representative at the NSWCCC U15 Rugby League Trials as part of the Southern Country team in St. Marys over the weekend, and unfortunately didn’t get an opportunity to showcase his talents. Keiren received a head knock and had to withdraw from the rest of the trial. We hope that he recovers quickly and can get selected again next year.
NSW All Schools Swimming
The Wragg-Leighton sisters had a fantastic campaign at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships in Sydney in Week 4. Both girls swam their hearts out. Please see their results below and a photo of Sophia with her medals. Sophia has now successfully qualified into the NSW All Schools Team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships later in the year. Congratulations Isabella and Sophia!
Sophia (12-15yrs girls Multiclass)
- 3rd 200m freestyle
- 3rd 100m butterfly
- 3rd 50m butterfly
- 3rd 50m backstroke
- 3rd multi class relay
- 4th 50m free, 100m back, 100m breast, 50m
- Breast and 200m IM.
Isabella (15yr girls)
- 7th 100m breaststroke
Upcoming Events Term 2 2025:
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Term 2, Week 6 |
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Friday 6th June - College Athletics Carnival - Campbelltown Athletics Stadium i |
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Term 2, Week 7 |
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Thursday 12th June - Basketball Qualifying Tournament - Boys 9-10 - Snake Pit Friday 13th June - Diocese Netball Championship - Berkeley Netball Courts |
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Term 2, Week 9 |
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Monday 23rd June - Diocesan Hockey Championship (Boys & Girls) - Narellan Hockey Fields Wednesday 25th June - Diocesan Volleyball Championship (Boys & Girls) - Illawarra Hockey Stadium |
Diocesan and Pathways update
2025 planning and calendar for representative pathway opportunities are below.
CEDoW WEBSITE- Event Information, Selected rep teams and Carnival Results
A reminder to visit our Secondary CEDoW Sports Web current information about events, selected teams and carnival results
Don't forget to follow the CEDOW instagram handle: @cedow.sport
Students at John Therry are given the opportunity to represent John Therry at College, Diocesan and CCC sporting events.
CLICK HERE - JTCC PATHWAY INFORMATION
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)