SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - SANDHURST DIVISION

Senior Boys Volleyball

Our Senior Boys Volleyball team represented the school with pride at this week’s Sandhurst Competition, producing a day of impressive improvement, exciting rallies, as well as incorporating plenty of laughs and encouragement across their three matches.

Game 1: CMCB vs Castlemaine Secondary College

The boys opened the day with a tightly contested match against Castlemaine. Both sets were neck and neck from start to finish, with neither team able to break away. Despite the effort and some terrific defensive play, our boys fell just short, losing 21–19 and 20–18 in two incredibly close sets.

Game 2: CMCB vs Bendigo Senior Secondary College

In their second match, the boys faced the powerhouse Bendigo Senior team, who went on to win the entire tournament. Although the scoreboard read 20–6 and 20–8, the team showed tremendous growth throughout the match. Their communication, structure, and confidence all lifted as they adapted to the fast pace and strong opposition.

Game 3: CMCB vs SEDA

The final match of the day was a thrilling three-set battle. The boys burst out of the blocks, taking the first set 20–10 with dominant serving and controlled attacking play. The second set was much tighter, and despite having opportunities late in the set, the boys were edged out 22–20. Falling behind 13–7 in the deciding set, the team showed remarkable resilience and composure, winning the next eight points in a row to take the set 15-7 and secure the match 2-1.

Throughout the day, the boys were an absolute delight to coach. Their teamwork, spirit, and skill development improved with every point played, which was a credit to them and their positive attitude.

Congratulations to all on a fantastic day of volleyball!

TEAM: Elliot Ryan, Samuel Whitford, Duncan Strachan, Jack Dalton, Tee Kaw Plo Soe Mya, Owen Perry, Daniel Nger, Taw Klu Htoo