Little Leagues Report – Round 10
As we head into the final two rounds of sport before the Christmas break, I want to commend all students on their efforts and remind everyone to keep training hard. Several teams are still unbeaten, which is a testament to the dedication and spirit shown each week. Let’s finish the season strong! Also, a reminder that the JS Swimming Carnival is approaching soon on Friday, 29 November. This is a highlight of the Junior School sporting calendar that we all look forward to. Good luck with the coming weekend of sport.
Yours in sport,
Mr. James Roughan
Head of Sport and PDHPE
Cricket
The Year 6A team showcased their strength by chasing down 66 runs in just 7 overs, with Oliver R. leading the charge and scoring an unbeaten 36.
The Year 5A team had a fantastic game on their away trip to Tudor House, where they posted a massive total of 201. They then bowled the opposition out for a mere 24 runs, with Liam P taking an impressive 3 wickets. The 5B team also secured a victory, though the 5C team faced a loss.
In the Year 4 matches, the 4B team claimed a win, while the 4C team fell short. The Year 4A team had a break this weekend.
The Year 3 teams played three matches, winning two out of three, with the A team losing to Grammar by 42 runs.
Four students will be attending the CIS trials on Monday, representing the School at the next level. We wish them the best of luck.
Ben Staunton
Head of Sport
Year 3
Year 4 Bs
Year 4 Cs
Basketball
In an exciting matchup between the 5/6 Es and the 5/6 Fs, both teams were determined to showcase the skills they had developed during the week’s training. Ethan D and Charlie D dominated in the paint, battling fiercely for every rebound and putting on a display of strength and determination. Ryan A and Lucas S kept the game at a relentless pace, constantly pushing the tempo with fast break opportunities. The Fs mounted a strong comeback, but the Es managed to withstand the pressure and edge out a hard-fought victory.
Stephen Whitehead
Head of Basketball
Year 3 and 4 As
Year 3 and 4 Bs
Year 3 and 4 Cs
Year 3 and 4 Ds
Year 3 and 4 Blue 1 and 2
Year 3 Whites
Year 5 and 6 Es and Fs
Year 5 and 6 Gs and Hs
Tennis
A vs Scots Loss 1-11 (13-55)
In our Week 3 fixture, the students showcased their arsenal of tennis shots against a consistent Scots side. Jordan M notably took most games to deuce and showed his composure after lengthy rallies. Jack B and Alex Z were unfortunate in doubles, falling 1 game short in a comeback match, while Ricky C and Jordan M displayed their ability to turn defence into attack in their gruelling doubles match. The students were gritty in singles but were unable to capitalise on the final scorecard. A positive weekend of tennis overall with some key takeaways in consistency and net play for the students to consider in the future.
B vs Waverley College Win 12-10 (58-10)
The B team’s hard work throughout the season truly paid off in this performance against Waverley College, leading to a final score of 58-10 as they won all their games. Ben C stood out as a key player, delivering consistently strong serves and powerful forehands. Tom D and George Y also made fantastic contributions, showing excellent teamwork and volleying, an area that we have been working on in training sessions. It was a memorable victory for Cranbrook, with every player contributing to this impressive win. Congratulations to the B team on their fantastic performance!
Ben Higgins
Head of Tennis
Water Polo
Cranbrook’s Junior water polo team have been able to put together three consecutive wins with the intention of extending the streak to four against their neighbouring rival Scots.
The game was played as two 7-minute quarters against Scots then two 7-minute quarters against Reddam.
Heading into the game the students were looking to work on making meaningful passes and capitalising on counterattack opportunities. The students got off to a quick 4 to 1 lead with Sam S, and Marcas K scoring a goal each, and Joseph L scoring two. Sam S and Joseph L both added to their goal tallies in the second quarter with Felix C and Rylan H joining the goal-scoring list.
Cranbrook saw out the game with an 8 – 2 victory over Scots.
This was the students’ best defensive game yet, as they successfully applied pressure to the Scots students with an effective press-style defence, creating numerous steals.
The students are still looking to improve upon their ability to capitalise on these steals and create counterattack opportunities.
Overall, a good effort from all the students to extend their win streak to 4.
Gregory McFadden
Head of Water Polo
Sailing
It was another excellent week of sailing. Each training session focused on a specific skill, and it was exciting to see some Year 4 students trying out for next year’s sailing program. On Saturday, under sunny skies and favourable winds, the students took to the water. The Year 6 students again crewed on the Pacers with the Senior School students, while some of them took the opportunity to skipper. Their enthusiasm for sailing is clear as they look forward to continuing. Year 5 students and some Year 4 students competed against Scots and performed admirably. The rest of the sailing squad continued to improve their racing starts and upwind tacking.
Tom Brewer
Head of Sailing
Multi-Sport
In Round 10, the students played Defend the Towers, a modified game designed to strengthen their throwing, rolling, and interception/defending skills. Throughout the week, we discussed strategies for managing conflict in games and finding effective ways to resolve them. The session featured a competitive Blue vs Red matchup, with each team securing a win and a final game ending in a draw, marked by some close throws that nearly decided the outcome. Overall, it was a strong effort from everyone involved, showcasing both skill development and sportsmanship.
Tommy Taylor
Multi-Sport Coach and JS PDHPE Teacher
