Volume 34 issue 16 - 21 October 2022

2022 Diocesan Basketball Tournament

On Monday 17 October, the Junior and Senior Basketball teams travel to Wollongong to compete in the 2022 Diocesan Basketball Tournament. All matches were played with great enthusiasm and determination.

The Junior team had a very tough first game against St Mary’s Star of the Sea, who went on to win the tournament. In the next four games the girls were able to dominate and win the rest of their pool games. They came second in their pool and played for 3rd and 4th places against John Therry. This final game was a seesawing event, with John Therry taking a slight lead in the first half. In the second half, the St Pat’s Junior team started to settle into their natural game and came back to take the lead in the last minute. With only three seconds to go, St Pat's had the lead by two points. In the girls attempt to stop the last shot from the John Therry team, we unfortunately fouled a player who was shooting. Their shot went in and, due to the foul, John Therry was given one free throw shot. They made this basket and won the game by one point.

The Senior Team dominated the first of their pool games, winning the first four games and losing their final game to Holy Spirit College. This set them up to play off for 3rd and 4th places. In the final, they came up against Mt Carmel. The girls took the lead in the first half with solid defence and creative offense. It was only late in the second half that Mt Carmel were able to take a small lead which they held to win the game.

Both teams represented the College with pride and supported each other during a very long and physical competition. Well done girls and we are very proud of you all.

Junior Team:
Petressa A, Olivia L, Isabella K, Mahalia L, Deziah P, Zarah N, Jordana N and Nyala R. 

Senior Team:
Fale'ofa A, Siena B, Jacqueline C, Charlie C, Sianna F, Breanna R, Amelia M, Ilori P, Helen T and Amy Y.

Julian Nash and Paula Nash - Basketball Coaches