Athletics Report

Week 2 | Saturday 31 August

Week 2 Invitational Carnival at SOPAC saw our first School record for the season. Congratulations to Thomas Eaton, Year 8 who ran 13.2sec in the Under 13s Hurdles.

It was pleasing to see more students out at the carnival this week, giving a range of events their best shot. Ben Frantz, Year 9, kicked hard in the 800m to try and catch Hugo Stewart, Year 9. Both boys running well currently. But none better than James Bestic, Year 11, in the Under 17s 800m who came burning down the home straight to overtake first place and win. In the U13’s 1500m, there was a great tussle between Jackson Sprott and Harrison Ayer, two Year 7 boys pushing themselves to the limit, with Henry Grieve Year 7 not far behind. Great to see such competitiveness out on the track.

In the field, Shore’s athletes jumped high, as well as long. A number of boys gave Long Jump a go for the first time and did very well. Michael Hocking, Year 9, jumped an extra half a metre after a few pointers from Coach Mr Blood, jumping 5.05m, and Will Powell, Year 10, 5.50m. Harrison Brunker, Year 9 throwing 12.9m with the Shot for the second week in a row.

In the sprints, Micha Minchin, Year 9, continued to impress posting strong times in the 200m and 400m. Year 10 students Will Proctor and Will Powell ran well in the 200m for their first outing. Orlando Stewart, Year 7, running very well in the 100m as well. Both Charlie Mott, Year 11, and Wiley Hockey, Year 12, running sub 23 seconds in the 200m.

Mr Jono Sparks
MIC Athletics