HSC Competing With Schools’ Netball And Rugby League Elite

Holy Spirit College’s First VII Netball and Confraternity Rugby League Teams are gearing up to join the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) and Rugby League (QISSRL) Carnivals in Brisbane from 25-30 June 2023.

The 23rd QISSN Carnival is being hosted by St James College at Nissan Arena with a major sponsor being Central Queensland University. The 43rd QISSRL Carnival is being hosted by St Laurence’s College at the College and their Runcorn Playing Fields.

Mrs Alison Wales, Principal, said “Holy Spirit College is proud to be a part of the QISSN and QISSRL Carnivals.

“Participation in competitions of this standard is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their skills and sportsmanship.”

The First VII Netball Team has been playing strong in the local Schoolgirls Netball Competition and were Minor Premiers.

Margie Sugars, HSC Netball Coordinator, said “I am so proud of our girls as they strive to reach their best performance.

“Team participation, leadership and sportsmanship are vital at this level.”

The Confraternity Rugby League Team debuted recently in the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Aaron Payne Cup competing against the top North Queensland rugby league school teams.

HSC’s Sports Program Leader, Thomas Westcott said, “For us, it’s about gaining experience and developing our players for the long haul.”

Nathan Thompson, HSC’s Rugby League Coordinator, said “As we aim to develop our squad, their inclusion in the local Cutters Cup Competition and the Aaron Payne Cup is certainly giving them opportunities to progress their game.

“A number of our boys are Mackay Cutters representatives, and we have great prospects in our Year 9/10 team for the future.”

With a solid preparation, including Strength and Conditioning sessions with 21Laps Performance Training, both teams are ready and raring to go.

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MEET THE TEAMS

1 (Netball)

(l-r): Back – Mrs Hayley Keith (Manager), Jorja Bell, Stella Brooks, Jessica Haworth, Ruby Coleman, Addison McMurtrie, Miss Danielle MacGregor (Assistant Coach), Mrs Margie Sugars (Coach). Front – Ava Symons, Elizabeth Lee (Vice-Captain), Brea Jansen (Captain), Anna West (Vice-Captain), Stephanie Schembri

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2 (Team)

L-R Back: Mr Ian Ballantyne (Manager), Mr Tom Westcott (Assistant Coach), Flynn Marchant, Benjamin Schembri, Jack Ecker, Rylan Misztela, Matthew Dorl, Lachlan Dempsey, Lachlan Kerr, Mr Adam Vanderlinde (Trainer), Mr Nathan Thompson (Coach).

L-R Front: Matthew Castorina, Keegan Hutton, Nikolaus Djukic, Balin Burnett, Alex Haworth, Kalan Morris, Caleb Brady, Kai English.

Absent: Kade Adamson, Will Canino, Thomas Deguara, Denzell English, Xavier Nott, Caleb Owens, Isaiah Wilson

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3 (Rugby Captains)

HSC QISSRL Team Co-Captains, Balin Burnett and Alex Haworth, are set to take the field with their teammates

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4 (Netball Captains)

HSC QISSN Team – Brea Jansen (Captain), Anna West (Vice Captain) and Elizabeth Lee (Vice Captain) ready to lead their team

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GAME DRAWS

QISSN Team – Division 3 Pool C – Candice Adams Trophy

Monday 26 June

Round 1 – 8:00am, HSC vs St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Ascot (Court 7)

Round 2 – 10:00am, HSC vs Aquinas College, Ashmore (Court 5C)

Round 3 – 11:00am, HSC vs St Ursula’s College, Toowoomba (Court 7)

Tuesday 27 June

Round 4 – 12:00pm, HSC vs Carmel College, Thornlands (Court 4)

Round 5 – 1:30pm, HSC vs Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia (Court 3)

Wednesday 28 June

Round 6 – 8:30am, HSC vs Sunshine Coast Grammar School (Court 7)

Round 7 – 10:00am, HSC vs Shalom College, Bundaberg (Court 7)

Thursday 29 June

Finals (Rounds 1 and 2) – determined by results on 26-28 June

Friday 30 June

Finals (Round 3) – determined by results on 29 June QISSRL Team –

Division 2 Pool A – Confraternity Cup Monday 26 June Game 1 – HSC vs Our Lady of the Southern Cross College (Field 1)

Game 2 – HSC vs St Teresa’s College (Field 6)

Tuesday 27 June

Game 3 – HSC vs St Columban's College (Field 4)

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