All teams performed extremely well and we proved to be highly competitive across all three age groups. After some outstanding individual and team performances, we were lucky enough to have two students selected in the 15 Years Wollongong Diocesan Representative Touch team and one student named as a shadow in the Open team. Congratulations to Charlize F and Charlie H on their selection in the team and to Jiselle P on her selection as a shadow.

Our Open team played at a high level throughout the day and were far more competitive than their final placing would suggest. The girls beat some of their more fancied rivals quite convincingly but unfortunately, a few close loses at key points throughout the day resulted in them finishing in sixth place overall.

The Open team consisted of Keesha D, Cora W, Siena B, Mia L, Jiselle P, Mia F, Mirae Q, Scarlet N, Eva L, Hannah W, Ava S, Mariah A and Ella D. Coach Mr Baca. Assistant Jada Q

Our 15’s team were the standout performers of the tournament going through the majority of the day undefeated. After a tough loss late in the day to overall champions Magdalene, the girls then played off against Corpus Christi for second place overall. Unfortunately, the girls went down in what turned out to be a nail-biting game to finish in third place overall.

The 15’s team consisted of Amelia C, Charlie H, Peyton F, Charlize F, Olivia L, Brooklyn C, Emily C, Olivia J, Amelia K, Chloe C, Ava M and Isabella F. Coach Mr Ashcroft.

Our 13’s team proved to be the surprise packet of the day and performed extremely well to claim third place overall. This result was made even more amazing based on the fact that many of the girls have never played touch before. The representative sports program at St Patrick’s has a bright future with these naturally talented young ladies coming through the ranks.

The 13’s team consisted of Alexis M, Ivy M, Poppy H, Summer–Lee B, Charlize P, Ruby F, Evie C, Rosie T and Molly B. Coach Ms Dadd.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr Baca and Ms Dadd for giving up their time to coach the girls and also to the parents that turned up to support the girls throughout the day.

Scott Ashcroft - Sports and Activities Coordinator