Archery
Spencer Wallace competed in the State Indoor and National Indoor Archery Championships over the holidays. He had a very successful event and whilst there were a few stray arrows that had the potential to derail his focus, he showed great composure and discipline.
He finished the events with a gold medal in the State Championships in his division (U14 Male Compound) and bronze in the National Championships in his division. This is Spencer’s first podium appearance at a National Championships.
Cricket
During the holidays, our 1st XI Cricket Captain Noah Latimer represented SA in the Under 22 National Indoor Cricket Championships, in Victoria. Across six days, 12 matches were played with SA winning all but one against Queensland and finishing third overall.
As Vice Captain of the team, Noah compiled the fourth-best overall statistics of the tournament; an amazing achievement as a 17 year old competing in his first U22 competition. Well done Noah!
Football
Congratulations to our students who have represented SA at AFL National Championships:
Under 18 State Football Team
– Jett Hasting (Year 12)
– Ned Bowman (Year 12)
SA secured a win over the Allies in their four-game round-robin series. These championships feature the best young players from across the country showcasing their talent to a national audience.
Under 16 State Football Team
– Ethan Herbert (Year 10)
SA ended the championships with a 2-1 win-loss record after their one point loss to Vic Country in their final match. Recently Ethan was named at ruck in the All Australian Team.
The following players are currently competing in the 12 Years and Under National Championships in Geelong in August:
– Leo Carter (Year 7)
– Fred Fairweather(Year 7)
– Samuel Hawkes (Year 7)
– Lucas Wakelin (Year 6)
Hockey
A strong contingent of seven SPSC representatives participated in the U18 National Hockey Championships on the Gold Coast over the holidays. Congratulations to Angus Sloane (Year 10), Felix Lloyd (Year 11), Ryan Stockhoff (Year 11), Rhun Williams (Year 12), Bryce Hammond (Year 12) and Coell Williams (S&A 2023). Our 1st XI coach Jethro Eustice was the Assistant Coach of the SA Team who finished third in their pool and sixth overall. Bryce, who captained the team, received two player of the match awards, scored 10 goals across the tournament including five in one game and was named in the Men’s Australian Futures Squad.
Rugby
During the second week of holidays, four SPSC students competed in the Southern States Rugby Championship that was hosted in Adelaide. Jake Richardson (Year 12) and Haydn Kamencak (Year 12) represented the U18 SA team while Samuel Kerr-Grant (Year 8) and Zack Czeglik (Year 9) represented the U14 SA team.
The U18 SA team finished top of the pool going into the final and won in a thrilling match against Victoria to secure the championship. The U14 SA team also played well coming 2nd to Victoria in their final.
Water Polo
During the first week of holidays, Nicholas Cleanthous (Year 7) competed for SA in the 13 & Under National Water Polo Development Carnival in Hobart. The team, coached by old scholar Daniel Spiby (DAC 2023), secured a couple of wins in the second iteration of the national carnival. This event brings together state-level 13 & Under teams to enjoy water polo in a festive, carnival-style competition.
