Little Leagues Winter Report – Round 10

In our last round of winter sports, our teams put in some strong performances to finish the season on a high. I’d like to congratulate all of our students on their growth and dedication throughout the winter season. It was particularly exciting to see several of our rugby and football teams go undefeated—a testament to the hard work and determination these students have put into their sport.

A big thank you to our coaches for their tireless efforts in guiding and developing our teams, and to the parents for their continued support of their sons’ sporting journeys.

We look forward to kicking off the second half of the summer season, with training resuming on Friday, 30 August.

Yours in Sport,

James Roughan
Head of Sport and PDHPE

Rugby

Year 6 A: Game 1 vs. Shore: Lost 12-24. Game 2 vs. Newington: Won 45-5.
The boys played their final two games with a loss against Shore. It was their only defeat of the season, despite strong defence. The team struggled to move the ball effectively, resulting in a 12-24 loss. In contrast, the game against Newington showcased significant improvement, with Sam (our fly-half) making smart kicks and Seb scoring 5 tries, leading to a dominant 45-5 victory.

Year 6 B: Game 1 vs. St Pats: Lost 14-0. Game 2: Won 8-7.
In their last fixtures, the boys fell to St Pat’s 14-0 but showed remarkable resilience in their second game. With determination, they clinched a narrow 8-7 victory on the final whistle, with standout performances from Louis C and Tomek O.

Year 5 A: Game vs. Newington: Won 50-14.
Year 5A ended their season with a commanding win over Newington. Despite early challenges and a halftime deficit, strategic changes and fierce pressure in the second half turned the tide. Highlights included Jasper M’s try from Jimmy C’s crossfield kick, sealing a well-deserved victory.

Year 5 B: Game 1: Draw 5-5 vs. Newington. Game 2: Lost 3-6 vs. Grammar.
The Year 5B team had a challenging day with a 5-5 draw against Newington and a 3-6 loss to Grammar. Strong defensive efforts, particularly from Jerry W, and Marcus K’s powerful carries were notable, but our students couldn’t secure a win.

Year 4 A: Game vs. Scots: Won 32-12.
Year 4A completed an unbeaten season, dominating Scots. Early scores and consistent pressure highlighted their growth throughout the season. Even as the game evened out in the second half, Cranbrook’s win was never in doubt.

Year 4 B: Game 1 vs. Barker: Lost 5-6. Game 2 vs. Newington: Won 7-5.
Year 4 Red finished strong despite a narrow 5-6 loss to Barker, where their improved defence in the second half stood out. In the next game, they bounced back with a 7-5 win over Newington, showcasing an expansive attacking style and defensive resilience.

Year 3 Red: Game 1 vs. Scots: Lost 1-5. Game 2 vs. Kings: Won 5-4.
Year 3 Red had a tough start against Scots and rebounded in their second game against Kings. Strong defensive efforts and multiple tries from Flynn S. helped secure a narrow 5-4 victory.

Year 3 White: Game 1 vs. Newington: Won 8-0. Game 2 vs. Grammar: Won 8-5.
The team ended their season on a high note with two wins. The first game saw a dominant 8-0 victory over Newington, highlighted by strong ball carrying and defence. The second game was closer with a win over Grammar, marked by excellent control of the breakdown and standout performances from Hugo B. and others.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all the parents for their support and to our coaches and managers for their hard work in developing each student’s rugby skills throughout the season.

Football
The final round of IPSHA football saw Year 6 and 5 teams take on Shore, remaining undefeated both at home and away. Year 4 and 3 teams travelled to Cowper Park to face Grammar St Ives, securing plenty of wins with just a couple of losses. Overall, it was a fantastic way to end a successful football season. I would like to thank all the coaches and staff for their support throughout the season.

YEAR 6
The 6A team finished their Junior School career in style with a 3-0 win over Shore. Playing on an almost full-sized pitch with full-sized goals, they showcased their ball control, spatial awareness, and dominance on a larger field. The team finished on a high note, with smiles all around as they looked forward to their 11-a-side development and future in Senior School football. Alex T was outstanding at centre back, demonstrating maturity as a leader on the field and composure as a defender, both on and off the ball.

Our 6B team was thrilled to play on a big pitch against Shore and took full advantage of the extra space. Long balls down the wing to Hugo and Ashton were effective, and their high-pressure play paid off. Kieran scored a hat trick, and Bobby added another goal, capitalising on the size of the goals with a well-placed shot beyond the keeper’s reach. It was impressive to see the boys rotate through different positions, with forwards like Otto and Balthazar quickly adapting to defence.

In the 6C match, there was a sense of excitement as the boys prepared for their final primary school football game. Ryan M and Aurelius S shone early on with their quick footwork and Messi-like dribbling, scoring a combined five goals. While the forwards were busy, Michael, George and Hugo maintained a strong defensive structure, giving Danesh an easy time at the back and securing a clean sheet. The boys were gracious in victory, quickly rallying around teammate James B, who left it all on the field before being substituted with an ankle injury after halftime.

YEAR 5
The 5A team won 6-4 against Shore. After a dominant first half featuring some brilliant football, including a hat-trick from Lucas, Shore mounted a comeback. However, Hugo’s second-half goal, completing his own hat-trick, secured an undefeated season for the 5A team.

Our 5B, 5C, and 5D teams all recorded wins, showcasing some of their best football of the season. Congratulations to all the teams on a fantastic season.

5A

5B

5C

5D

YEAR 4
Year 4, while the A and D teams had a thrilling 6-5 win, the rest of the teams faced tough games against strong opposition. Shore always brings their best, and this time was no exception. It was a great way to finish the season.

YEAR 3
Our 3A team took the game to the opposition, launching attack after attack and putting constant pressure on their impressive goalkeeper. Hugo N scored crucial goals to break the deadlock, with excellent defensive play from Fredrick C-B at the back.

The 3B team once again showed their quality, outplaying other B teams with excellent ball movement, creating goal-scoring opportunities for tenacious attackers like Lachlan, Hunter, Angus, and Rory, who all had standout moments.

The 3C team suffered a 1-4 loss, while the D team secured a 5-0 win, and the E team finished with a 1-1 draw. This is a strong age group, and we look forward to seeing these students progress over the next few years.

Ben Rollison
Head of Football

Tennis
This week, the team was excited to have a sunny day and be able to play some matches. Throughout his matches, Marcus delivered clever shots to secure points in a challenging singles match. Well placed shots and volleys by Alexander and Edward kept the pressure on the opposition. The team consistently built pressure during the points throughout all of their matches. All of the players should be congratulated on a strong performance in the team’s success.

Ben Higgins
Head of Tennis

Multi-Sport
In Round 10 of Multi-Sports, the boys wrapped up their last session for the season with an exciting set of games. They teamed up with their parents to compete against other boys and their parents in Bin Ball and Hardes Ball, creating some memorable and fun-filled moments. The boys then played indoor football, showcasing impressive teamwork and a high skill level. As the season ends, we wish all the boys the best of luck as they transition back into their summer sports.

Josh Cohen
Assistant Head of Sport