Little Leagues Report – Round 4
We were fortunate to see a number of fixtures go ahead in Round 4 despite the heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Our students made the most of the opportunity, showing tremendous grit and perseverance in several hard-fought matches.
With just one round of winter sport remaining before the King’s Birthday long weekend and the Athletics Carnival fast approaching on Tuesday, 10 June, I encourage all students to maintain strong focus at both training and in games. This final push will set the tone before a well-earned break to recharge ahead of the second half of the season.
Well done to all teams for continuing to represent Cranbrook with pride, sportsmanship and integrity. Keep up the great work!
Yours in Sport
Mr James Roughan
Head of Sport and PDHPE, Junior School
Football
Unfortunately, our Year 4 football players were unable to take to the field this weekend due to the heavy downpour. However, for the teams that did play, it was an action-packed weekend filled with strong performances and exciting football across all year levels.
Year 6
Our Year 6 teams put on an impressive display of skill and determination. The 6A team recorded a dominant 7–0 win over Trinity, with Bobby delivering a stunning solo goal and a man-of-the-match performance. The 6B team showed great resilience, coming from behind to secure a 1–1 draw thanks to Leo’s superb free kick. In the 6C match, Jack controlled the midfield while Jamie and Henry found the back of the net in a convincing 3–0 win. Despite a tough 3–1 loss for the 6D team, Alex stood out with a strong performance, supported by the efforts of Sreenivas and Sacha.
Year 5
The Year 5 teams enjoyed a solid weekend, demonstrating great teamwork and spirit. The 5A team earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw, with Teddy scoring a late equaliser. The 5B team impressed with a 3–0 win, as Aiden and Evan brought intensity and scored crucial goals. The 5C team played out a 1–1 draw, with Ted’s strong defensive efforts key to holding off the opposition. Meanwhile, the 5D team claimed a 2–0 victory, with second-half goals from Neil and Emilio, and a well-placed assist from Kingston.
Year 3
It was a great weekend for our Year 3 footballers, who displayed enthusiasm and developing skill. The 3A team secured a 4–2 win, led by Tom’s leadership, the defensive discipline of Gabriel and George, and the creative flair of Hamish and Harry. The 3B team played with confidence in a 4–0 win, with Nathan and James controlling the midfield and Hugo finishing strongly. The 3C match ended in a 2–2 draw, highlighted by Oli’s early goals and Freddy’s standout performance. Despite a 5–1 loss for the 3D team, they showed impressive resilience in the second half, with Angus scoring a well-earned goal.
Ben Rollison
Head of Football
Rugby
Another frustrating weekend for Cranbrook Junior Rugby, with the weather impacting all but one game due to unplayable pitches.
Year 5A vs Shore
The Year 5s began their account strongly against a well drilled Shore side, aiming up in the defensive contest throughout the affair. In particularly, Eric led the defensive efforts putting in some fantastic chop tackles throughout the game. Shore scored a couple of late tries at the end to take the chocolates.
Year 5A vs Scots
Against Scots, we continued to face a battle-hardened side who were very strong in the breakdown. To the credit of our players, we still managed to advance down the pitch coming ever so close to getting over the white paint. Special mention should go to Bertie M for putting in a sensational effort throughout, chasing down the opposition to prevent a breakaway try.
Peter Dumbleton
Head of Rugby
Tennis
This term, the Junior School Winter Tennis program at Lyne Park has seen excellent progress, with our students showing strong commitment to developing their skills. Training sessions have focused heavily on technique across all areas—grip, footwork, swing patterns, and positioning—to help players rally more consistently and transition from orange to green balls.
One of the highlights has been the noticeable improvement in rallying and match-play awareness, with our players demonstrating greater control and confidence each week. A special mention goes to Archer A, who has improved his skills and understanding each week. His enthusiasm, rapid improvement in both technique and consistency have been outstanding.
The foundation being built in these sessions is setting the students up for future success in tennis, and it’s been exciting to see their development unfold on the courts at Lyne Park.
Ben Higgins
Head of Tennis