2024 | ISSUE 3 | SJC Newsletter

St Joseph's College Geelong Athletics Team Shines at 2024 ACC Athletics Carnival

On Thursday, February 29th, the St Joseph's College Geelong Athletics Team showcased their exceptional talent and sportsmanship at the ACC Athletics Carnival. Led by Captain Noah Burns, the team demonstrated outstanding performance across various events, earning commendable victories and accolades, coming second overall in an outstanding display of athletic ability, team work and perseverance.

A standout athlete of the day was Tobias Servin, who dominated four events in the under 16 category, securing first place in the 100m hurdles, long jump, 100m sprint, and the 200m sprint. Darcy Harrington joined in the triumph, clinching victory in the triple jump, thereby contributing significantly to the under 16 team's triumph in their age group.

Not to be outdone, the under 13 squad also delivered stellar performances, with James Richardson securing victory in the 80m hurdles, Hunter McArthur claiming top honors in both the 800m and 1500m races, Patrick Brown triumphing in the triple jump, and Luca Torsi emerging victorious in the 200m sprint.

The team's success extended beyond individual events, with notable victories from other members including Billy Blake in the under 14's 1500m, Jake Mcleod in the under 15 discus, and Patrick Wall in the under 17s 200m sprint. In total, the team won an impressive 13 wins throughout the day.

Furthermore, the St Joseph's College Geelong athletes displayed exceptional behavior throughout the event, embodying sportsmanship and representing their school with pride. Their conduct not only reflected positively on themselves but also a true reflection of the team’s ability to adapt, and cover athletes in events within the day.

In addition to their victories, the team's consistent performance led to second-place finishes in 16 events and third-place finishes in 11 events, ultimately contributing to the overall second-place.

In conclusion, the ACC Athletics carnival was a resounding success for the St Joseph's College Geelong Athletics Team. Their remarkable achievements, coupled with their exemplary behavior, exemplify the spirit of athleticism and camaraderie instilled within the school. These events were only able to occur due to the support from coaches Mr Doak, Ms McInerney, Mr Lynch, Mr and Mr Hood, Ms Gleeson, Mr Paatsch AFL Trainee Ben Slater and former SJC Athletics captain Massimo Pantano who came back to help the athletes and event run on the day.