{"id":26691,"date":"2026-10-15T11:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=26691"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:15:54","slug":"secondary-sport-news-148","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/secondary-sport-news-148\/","title":{"rendered":"Secondary Sport News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In Secondary School sports news this week read about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Basket\">SCEGGS Basketball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Golf\">Golf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Equestrian\">Equestrian<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Atho\">NSW All Schools Athletics Championships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Concussion\">Concussion in Sport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#IGSA\">IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Basket\"><\/a>SCEGGS Basketball \u2014 2026 Season Wrap-Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>What a fantastic three terms of basketball for SCEGGS!<\/p>\n<p>Our girls have shined week after week, showing incredible commitment, enthusiasm and team spirit throughout the season. There have been so many exciting games, memorable moments and individual highlights, far too many to mention but what stood out most was the way our teams consistently competed, supported one another and gave their best every week.<\/p>\n<p>Across the three terms, many of our teams reached the playoffs with several grades going all the way to claim Championships, a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the hard work put in by our girls and coaches.<\/p>\n<p>We also said a special farewell to our Year 12 girls, thanking them for their outstanding contribution to SCEGGS Basketball over the years. They have helped shape our program and leave behind a fantastic legacy for the girls who follow.<\/p>\n<p>A huge thank you to our fantastic coaching team, coordinators and dedicated supporters who have been there week after week, helping our girls develop, compete and enjoy their basketball.<\/p>\n<p>From myself, a very big thank you to everyone who has been part of SCEGGS Basketball in 2026. It has been a pleasure watching the girls grow, improve and, most importantly, enjoy playing the game they love.<\/p>\n<p>We can be proud of what we have achieved together and we\u2019re already looking forward to an even bigger and better 2027!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark Handel<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Head Basketball Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Golf\"><\/a>Golf<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to Sondrine Bethke (Year 11) who recently won the Jack Newton 2026 Fore Golf Junior Matchplay for 16 years and over. This event matched the top eight players in NSW in a matchplay event over four rounds in two days. See results <a href=\"https:\/\/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/kZIOCWLV4DU6z6EEt6fkkioKDOR?domain=golfgenius.com\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Equestrian\"><\/a>Equestrian<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A special shout out to Isla Oxley (Year 10) who competed at the Australian Interschools Equestrian Championships that were held in Victoria over the holidays. Isla and her horse Enbarr, produced some outstanding results and achieved two second places in the Small Tour Classes \u2013 Prix St Georges and Intermediate 1. Isla and Embarr also finished as Reserve Champions Overall. Isla then partnered with Jake Parbery in the Pas de Deux, where they were crowned Champions with an incredible score of 88% for their routine!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Well done also to Scarlett Webber (Year 11) who competed in the holidays at the \u201cEquimillions\u201d where she placed first on her horse, The Nomad, in the 80 Eventing Junior event. This is a fabulous achievement! Scarlett will be back in action at the Tamworth Interschools next weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26692\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions-210x150.jpg 210w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Scarlett-Webber-Equimillions.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to Hannah Doolan (Year 12) who has continued to balance her studies and equestrian career. Hannah was part of the winning Australian U21 team who won both the competition and series against New Zealand. Hannah also recently had the opportunity to attend the World Equestrian Games in Aachen in Germany as reserve for the Young Rider team. We wish Hannah all the best as she embarks on her HSC studies.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26693\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Hannah-Doolan-Australia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Hannah-Doolan-Australia.jpg 427w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Hannah-Doolan-Australia-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Hannah-Doolan-Australia-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Atho\"><\/a>NSW All Schools Athletics Championships<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The school holidays got off to a flying start for 11 SCEGGS athletes from Years 7-12, who competed against the state&#8217;s best at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our students showcased outstanding determination, talent and sportswomanship across a range of track and field events, returning home with an impressive medal haul of eight gold, two silver and one bronze. The SCEGGS Athletics community is incredibly proud of the commitment and hard work these athletes put into both their preparation and competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<p>There were standout performances across all age groups with Matilda Emanuel (Year 12) claiming double gold in the 800m and 1500m, Stasia Serafin (Year 7) sprinting to double gold in the 100m and 200m, Coco Espie (Year 12) securing two para-athletics gold medals and gold to Sarah James (Year 12) in the High Jump.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Silver medals were awarded to Lily Cooney (Year 12) and Beatrice Emanuel (Year 7) and Bronze to Nancy Newton (Year 12).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A special congratulations to all students who competed, represented SCEGGS with pride and achieved personal successes at this event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are delighted to share that six students have qualified to go through to next level of competition\u2026 the National Athletics Championships! Year 12\u2019s Lily, Matilda, Coco, Sarah, and Year 7\u2019s Bea and Stasia. These events will take place in Perth in December or April 2027 in Brisbane depending on age groups and events. We wish them every success in future competitions and can&#8217;t wait to follow their journeys!\u00a0<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\"><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Event\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\"><strong>Result\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\"><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Lily Cooney\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\n<p>5000m <br \/>\n19 Years\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">17:43.98\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Silver medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Matilda Emanuel\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">800m <br \/>\n18 Years<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">2:10.87\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">1500m <br \/>\n18 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">4:38.53\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Coco Espie\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">100m <br \/>\n17-19 Years Para<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">22.69\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">800m <br \/>\n17-19 Years Para<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">2:48.74\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sarah James\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">High Jump <br \/>\n17 Years<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">1.66m\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Nancy Newton\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">5000m <br \/>\n19 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">17:44.80\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Bronze medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Cecily Henshaw\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">100m 15 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">13.84\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">9<sup>th<\/sup> in heat, 18<sup>th<\/sup> overall\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\" width=\"141\">Annabelle Miller<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\" width=\"0\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">400m 14 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">1:10.20\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">8<sup>th<\/sup> in heat, 16<sup>th<\/sup> overall\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Sarah Ibrahim\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">100m 14 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">13.63\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">5<sup>th<\/sup> in heat, 21<sup>st<\/sup> overall\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">200m 14 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">28.67\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">8<sup>th<\/sup> in heat, 25<sup>th<\/sup> overall\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Beatrice Emanuel<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15%;text-align: center\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">800m 13 Years<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">2:17.43\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">6<sup>th<\/sup> place\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">1500m 13 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">4:45.26\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Silver medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Stasia Serafin\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">100m 12 Years<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">12.68\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">200m 12 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">26.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Gold medal\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">Rosie Wong\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">800m 13 Years\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;text-align: center\">2:29.31<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%\">4<sup>th<\/sup> in heat, 15<sup>th<\/sup> overall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-26691 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Matilda-Emanuel.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Matilda-Emanuel-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a 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class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Coco-Espie.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Coco-Espie-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Bea-Emanuel.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Bea-Emanuel-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Stasia-Serafin.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Stasia-Serafin-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Ms Axford\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Assistant Director of Sport\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Concussion\"><\/a>Concussion in Sport<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Sports Department have compiled this practical and helpful resource for <strong>parents<\/strong>, <strong>teachers<\/strong>, <strong>coaches<\/strong> and <strong>students<\/strong> to help identify and manage concussion in sport. Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Concussion-Info-for-Green-Gate-1.pdf\">here<\/a> to access the latest guidelines, courses, resources and providers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"IGSA\"><\/a>IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The IGSA website and platform for accessing wet weather, fixtures and team results can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/igsasport.spawtz.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>SCEGGS at Play<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Do you have any sporting news or photos to share in the Green Gate?<\/p>\n<p>We love seeing our students being active and want to celebrate their passion and enjoyment amongst the SCEGGS community. Please send in any action shots from the weekend and any other interesting sporting highlights to <a href=\"mailto:alisongowan@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">alisongowan@sceggs.nsw.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alison Gowan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Director of Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Secondary School sports news this week read about: SCEGGS Basketball Golf Equestrian NSW All Schools Athletics Championships Concussion in Sport IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather \u00a0 SCEGGS Basketball \u2014 2026 Season Wrap-Up What a fantastic three terms of basketball for SCEGGS! 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