Little Leagues Report – Round 1
The winter sport season kicked off last weekend with a reduced fixture list due to widespread ground closures across Sydney. Despite the disruption, the teams who did take the field made the most of their opportunity. It was heartening to see our students compete with such determination and energy in Round 1.
Our Year 6 rugby team started their campaign with a strong performance against a very competitive Waverley side. In what was a closely contested match, the students displayed grit and teamwork, narrowly going down in a high-quality game.
Meanwhile, our football teams enjoyed an encouraging start, with impressive results across the Year 5 and Year 6 cohorts. Matches against King’s and St Augustine’s showcased the growing depth and talent within our football program. This weekend we are excited to have our Year 4 and Year 6 A rugby teams playing on Hordern Oval which will give our students an opportunity to showcase their skills and teamwork to our wider Cranbrook Community.
Yours in Sport,
James Roughan
Head of Sport & PDHPE
Rugby
Cranbrook 6A 12 – 21 Waverley
After a frustrating weather-hit week, Junior School rugby resumed. All year groups managed to secure pitch sessions and prepared well for their upcoming fixtures.
With only one game going ahead, our Year 6 players kicked off the year with a local derby against Waverley. Despite falling behind 21-12, the team put in a positive performance and fought hard to stay in the game. Charlie D and Frank T scored the tries, while Henry W made a great defensive contribution.
We welcome the better weather and hope for all years to get the season started this weekend.
Peter Dumbleton
Head of Rugby
Football
After a cancellation of the Year 3 and Year 4 matches, due to the wet weather, all eyes were on our Year 6 and Year 5 teams as they kicked off Round 1 of IPSHA. Our Year 6 teams delivered an impressive performance, with the A, B, and C teams securing wins. The D team fought hard but narrowly lost in a tight contest. The A team
were dominant in their 9-2 win over Kings, Santiago D’s silky footwork and deft passing lead to numerous goals and scoring opportunities for himself and others throughout the match. In the C’s game Tully S was all over the park, scoring goals and bringing a high level of energy to every play. Our Year 5 teams were also dominant against St Augustines, the B team worked hard to secure a 3-2 victory in a hard-fought contest with a last minute winner scored by Evan H. Aarav S scored 2 goals, while Trystan A was strong on offense and defence as the A’s secured a 3-1 win. The D’s went down 1-3 in a close tussle. Congratulations all teams on a fantastic round of football. We look forward to round 2 this weekend.
Ben Rollison
Head of Football
Y6 Football As
Y6 Football Bs
Y6 Football Cs
Y6 Football Ds
Tennis
On Saturday, the Juniors focused on consistency and rallies. Half of the group participated in a Round Robin tournament, showcasing impressive points and rallies. Special mention goes to courts 4 and 5, where the players demonstrated fantastic control of the ball, effectively placing it toward their targets.
Ben Higgins
Head of Tennis
Multi-Sports
The Winter Multi-Sports season began positively, with all boys actively participating in a variety of kicking, catching, and evasion games. Throughout the sessions, students showed strong enthusiasm and commitment as they developed their fundamental movement and ball-handling skills. These were then applied in small-sided games, allowing the students to demonstrate teamwork, strategy, and improved game awareness. Zachary F was deservedly named Player of the Week in recognition of his consistent effort, positive attitude, and strong performance during all areas of training.
Josh Cohen
Multi-Sport Coach, Assistant Head of Sport & PDHPE teacher