Little Leagues Report – Round 4

It has been fantastic to witness the progress across all sports as we round off the first month of summer fixtures, students are continuing to refine their skills and strengthen their team cohesion. With just two rounds remaining, now is the time to dig deep and finish Term 1 sport on a high. As the summer season wraps up, the focus shifts to maintaining effort while gearing up for the challenges of the winter season. Let’s make the most of these two final matches and continue to carry this momentum forward.

Yours in Sport
James Roughan 
Head of Sport & PDHPE

Tennis

Junior Tennis B’s Report:
Cranbrook Juniors B played this Saturday at the Dangar courts against Wyvern School.

All eight of our young players demonstrated an impressive understanding of doubles tactics. The net game from Henry W and Eric R was just spectacular. They were also very strong in their singles, not giving up a single game. Harvey C returned to form after a few weeks of not being at 100%, performing exceptionally well by winning both his doubles and singles matches. Similarly, Leo S played a very smart game with almost no unforced errors, winning both his doubles and singles matches with a score of 5-0, not giving his opponent many opportunities. Leo M had the closest singles match of the day against a very strong player. He fought for every single point, engaging in long rallies and ultimately winning 3-2 with a sudden-death point. Unfortunately, our top two players, Jonathan K and Henry R, lost their singles matches against tough opponents, but they showcased an entertaining and competitive doubles match. The Player of the Day award goes to Nathaniel S-W, who excelled in both his doubles and singles matches. He consistently chose the right shots and led the rallies like a professional. Congratulations to all the players for their efforts!

Ben Higgins 
Head of Tennis 

Basketball

The 5/6A game was an exciting and hard-fought match that ended in a draw. After being out-rebounded in the first half, the team showed remarkable determination, effectively boxing out opponents to gain more control in the second half. Well done to Alfie, who proved he belonged in the A team with an outstanding all-round performance.

In a hard-fought comeback victory, the 5/6B team showcased their fitness, battling to take control. Well done to Minato for his strong rebounding, while Ben and Wills displayed great teamwork, passing the ball into space. The team will focus on improving layups and open shots in future games.

The 3/4 White 1 and 3/4 White 2 games were both close and exciting. In both games, Cranbrook fought hard to the end but ultimately fell short. The White 1 game went down to the wire, with Cranbrook 9 – Scots 11, as Wynn A and Marcel M gave their all. The White 2 game saw both teams playing skilled basketball, with Cranbrook 6 – Scots 11. Leo W and Hugo C showed their competitive spirit throughout the game.

Stephen Whitehead
Head of Basketball

Basketball Years 5 and 6

Basketball 3s Whites

Basketball Years 3 and 4 Blues

Water Polo

Jnr B vs Riverview – Draw 6-6
Cranbrook’s Junior B team came up against Riverview for their fourth game of the season. In a tough, even contest, the lead changed many times. Riverview won the 1st quarter 1-0 before Cranbrook fought back to take the 2nd quarter 2-1 through goals from Louis B and Jack T-B. The 3rd quarter saw Cranbrook take the lead with another 2-1 quarter, with goals from Bond M and Ned V. The last quarter saw another two goals from Henry H and Woody VH-W, as Cranbrook maintained the lead until Riverview came home strong with three late goals to force a 6-6 draw. It was a much stronger performance than last week, and the Cranbrook students tried hard from start to finish.

Jnr A vs Riverview – Loss 6-8
Cranbrook’s Junior A team came up against a strong Riverview side. Riverview initially looked like they would run away with the game after leading 3-1 at the end of the 1st quarter, thanks to one very fast and skilled player who scored all three goals. However, Cranbrook regrouped and shut him down in the 2nd quarter, tying the quarter 2-2. In the 3rd quarter, Cranbrook kept the pressure on and won the quarter 2-1, making the score 5-6. Despite a strong effort, Riverview won the last quarter 2-1, securing an 8-6 victory. It was a high-quality game, with Thomas C and Xavier L each scoring twice, while Xavier M and Henry H added one goal each. The team has now won two and lost two in the A division—keep up the good work!

Gregory McFadden 
Head of Water Polo

Cricket

The Junior School cricket teams had a fantastic weekend, with many securing well-earned victories. The weekend kicked off in style with a wonderful cricket lunch on Friday afternoon. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event at the Royal Yacht Club, with special appreciation to Meg and Aidan Tudehope for their outstanding efforts in putting it all together.

On the field, the 6A team set the tone early, with Will W launching four sixes before falling while attempting a fifth. All A teams across the age groups secured wins, except for the mighty Year 4s, who narrowly lost to Grammar in a closely contested match. The Year 3 teams dominated their fixtures against Shore, while the Year 5 A and B teams pulled off hard-fought victories, providing a great boost to their confidence. Overall, it was a strong showing, and we look forward to carrying this momentum into the next round.

Ben Staunton
Head of Cricket

Cricket 3As

Cricket 3Bs

Cricket 3Cs

Cricket 4Bs

Cricket 4Cs

Cricket Year 5

Cricket Year 6Bs

Sailing
Saturday saw a great breeze for the Cranbrook sailors. After a week at camp for some year groups, it was great to see the enthusiasm return. Students rigged their boats and launched onto Rose Bay, eager to refine their skills. This week’s focus was on maintaining balance depending on whether they were sailing upwind or downwind, as well as improving their sail set.

Tom Brewer
Head of Sailing

Multi-Sport

In Round 4, the boys continued to strengthen their hand-eye coordination while discussing the importance of positive team talk to motivate teammates. They played Noodle Basketball, focusing on evasion skills and improving their basketball shots. Throughout the game, students demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship, encouraging each other to perform their best. All students performed excellently, and we are excited for the next round!

Tommy Taylor
Multi-Sport Coach & PDHPE Teacher