2023 | ISSUE 5 | SJC Newsletter

Friendly Football matches vs St Ignatius College

A team of 28 Year 11 students travelled to Drysdale to take on St Ignatius College on Wednesday in their second friendly of the term, coming out 20 point victors.

From the outset, it was clear that SJC Geelong had come to play, as they dominated the early exchanges of the game. The team's forwards, led by Kye Smith, were particularly impressive, with Smith kicking three goals in the match. The Joeys defense was equally effective, keeping St Ignatius College goalless in the first quarter.

St Ignatius College tried to fight back in the second quarter, but they still trailed behind SJC Geelong by 24 points at half-time. The second half saw St Joseph's start to link up and share the football particularly well, with Harry Segrave and Max Breisch getting their hands on the football throughout.

By the end of the match, SJC Geelong had secured a convincing victory, winning 9.6 (60) to St Ignatius College's 6.4 (40). The team's star players included Max Waight, Kye Smith, Jai Adams and Harry Segrave, who were instrumental in securing the win. Other players who put in impressive performances include Xavier Tatterson, Charlie Nicholls, Xavier Shaw, Tristan Carson and Luca Copic.

Overall, it was an exciting and hard-fought match, with both teams showing their determination and skill on the field. Next week our Year 12s get the chance to represent the College before the highly anticipated 'Battle of Newtown Hill' versus Geelong College in the last week of term.

The Year 10 Football team travelled to Drysdale to take on St Ignatius College in the second of four friendly matches on Tuesday 21 March. Despite a valiant effort by SJC Geelong, it was St Ignatius College who emerged as the victors with a final score of 8.10 (58) to SJC Geelong's 4.1 (25).

The game started with both teams showing excellent skills, and the first quarter was evenly matched with SJC Geelong and St Ignatius College each scoring a goal. However, St Ignatius College took control of the game in the second quarter, scoring four goals to SJC Geelong's one, giving them a comfortable lead at half-time.

SJC Geelong tried to come back in the third quarter, but St Ignatius College's defense held firm, and they extended their lead with another three goals. Despite a spirited effort by SJC Geelong in the fourth quarter, St Ignatius College maintained their dominance, and the match ended with a final score of 8.10 (58) to 4.1 (25) in their favor.

Max McNamee and Nicholas Worsley were the standout players for SJC Geelong, each scoring two goals. Other best players were Giorgio Maikantis, Kaleb Berg, Coby Williams, Kye Perrett, Calan Palamara, Harley Smigowski, Archie Hunter, and Max McNamee. These players showed excellent teamwork and individual skill, even in a losing effort.

Overall, it was an exciting match of football, with both teams showing great sportsmanship and skill. St Ignatius College deservedly won the match, but SJC Geelong can be proud of their efforts and will look to improve in their next game.