{"id":45828,"date":"2026-06-05T12:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&p=45828"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:29:59","slug":"sporting-achievements-28","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/sporting-achievements-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Congratulations to\u00a0<\/span>Felicity McCormick<\/span><\/b> (Year 8), who recently\u00a0represented\u00a0IGSA at the Under 18 CIS Football Championships.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Felicity and her IGSA teammates were crowned CIS Champions after an outstanding tournament, competing against some of the best young female footballers in New South Wales. The championships featured players currently competing in the A-League Women’s pathway programs as well as NPL First Grade and Under 23 competitions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At just 14 years of age, Felicity was the youngest player selected in the IGSA squad. Despite being one of the youngest competitors, she started every match and played a pivotal role in the team’s defensive success. The IGSA side produced an exceptional tournament performance, not conceding a single goal throughout the championships.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Outside of school, Felicity plays for the Western Sydney Wanderers Under 16s in the Girls Youth League 1 competition. She is also a valued member of the MLC School IGSA Senior First Football Team, Captain of the Under 15 Bill Turner Cup team, and a member of the MLC School CIS Cup squad.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This achievement is a testament to Felicity’s talent,\u00a0commitment\u00a0and hard work, and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We wish Felicity and the rest of the CIS Cup team all the\u00a0very best\u00a0for their Semi-Final fixture against Arden Anglican School next week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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First Football Team Marches into CIS Cup Plate Semi-Finals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The MLC School First Football Team has continued its impressive winning run, securing a place in the CIS Cup Plate Semi-Finals with a hard-fought 5\u20132 victory over All Saints Grammar in Round 4 of the knockout competition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The match was\u00a0physical\u00a0and fiercely contested from the outset. All Saints Grammar started strongly, taking an early lead and putting MLC School on the back foot. However, the girls showed tremendous resilience and determination to work their way back into the game.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A key turning point came through the tactical adjustments made by First Team Coach, Richard Burgess,<\/strong> whose well-timed substitutions had an immediate impact and helped shift momentum in MLC School’s favour. Every player contributed to the team’s success in what was a true squad performance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Captain\u00a0Carina Savoca<\/strong> (Year 12)\u00a0led by example, causing constant problems for the opposition\u00a0defence\u00a0with her pace and dangerous counterattacking runs. The defensive unit remained composed throughout, with\u00a0Ava Roins<\/strong> (Year 12)\u00a0producing several strong overlapping runs from left back to support the attack.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In midfield,\u00a0Cass Fernando<\/strong> (Year 11)\u00a0controlled the game with skill and composure, weaving through opponents as though she had the ball on a string. At the back,\u00a0T\u00e9a Costin<\/strong> (Year 9)\u00a0looked completely at home at this level, displaying outstanding passing accuracy and calm decision-making during crucial moments of the match.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Impact players from the bench also played\u00a0a major role\u00a0in the victory.\u00a0Felicity McCormick<\/strong> (Year 8)\u00a0proved lethal in front of goal, scoring a brilliant brace, while\u00a0Balbay Boyd<\/strong> (Year 7), more commonly seen showcasing her talents on the basketball court, seamlessly transferred her athletic skills to the football pitch and found the back of the net.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The team’s\u00a0Most Valuable Player\u00a0award went to\u00a0Georgie Coxsedge<\/strong> (Year 10). Georgie’s tireless work rate both on and off the ball never goes unnoticed. Her football intelligence is well beyond her years, helping the team remain composed under pressure. Her excellent distribution, ability to\u00a0retain\u00a0possession, and leadership in key moments were instrumental in the victory.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Georgie on a well-deserved MVP performance, and congratulations to the entire MLC School First Football Team on advancing to the CIS Cup Plate Semi-Finals. The team now travels to the home of Football NSW, Valentine Park, on Wednesday 10 June<\/strong> to face Arden Anglican College in the semi-final. As the reigning 2025 CIS Cup Plate Champions, we hope MLC School can continue their success and advance to the finals once again.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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