Athletics Update

Saturday 9 September, saw the last of the invitational carnivals in the lead-up to the AAGPS Athletics. Shore and St Patrick’s College hosted the event at Homebush, and it was the last chance for the Shore athletes to record a performance for team selection.  

Many boys continued to show pleasing improvement on the track and in the field. Ed Godfrey maintained his impressive performances with a win in the Under 13 High Jump in 1.56 metres. In the Under 14 age group, Hugo Stewart continued his fine season on the track, winning the 800 metre in a new personal best of 2:11.8, while Harrison Brunker continued his winning ways in the Shot Put. This age group also had pleasing results, with second places to Ben Gordon in the Hurdles, Will Rintoul in the Long Jump, and Tom Hamilton in the High Jump.  

 The Under 15 age group was even more competitive with wins to Henry Wheeler in the 400 metre in 53.7 while Julian Harrison had a breakthrough performance of 1.85 metres in the High Jump, which equals the School Record. Nick Wendt also had a 2nd place in the 100 metre Championship. Charlie Mott had an outstanding day in the Under 16 age group, winning the 100 metre, the Hurdles, the 4 x 100 metre relay and coming second in the Long Jump.  

Preston Scott led the charge in the Under 17 age group with a win in the 400 metre, where he just held out Wylie Hockey. Lachy Brown enjoyed the shorter 1500 metre distance with a win, while Morgan Elvy continued his consistent season with a second place in the High Jump. The Opens again saw Nathan Stanmore lead from the front with a dominant 1500 metre win, while Will Nutt continued his return to form with two 3rd placings in the 200 metre and 400 metre, respectively. The team is looking forward to the AAGPS Championships and will no doubt perform to the best of their abilities.  

We wish all the Shore athletes the best for the AAGPS Athletics on Saturday.  

Performances of the Week: 

Juniors: Hugo Stewart 1st in the Under 14 800 metre in 2:11.8 

Intermediates: Julian Harrison 1st in the Under 15 High Jump in 1.85 metres (equal School Record) 

Seniors: Preston Scott 1st in the Under 17 400 metre Championship in 50.9 

Rev. Anthony Benn 
MIC Athletics