SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - SANDHURST DIVISION

Cross Country

On Friday 1 May, the CMCB Cross Country team headed to Sebastian Recreation Reserve to compete in the Sandhurst Division Competition. The weather was perfect, perhaps even a little warm for distance running. 35 students participated and represented CMCB on the day.

Our 17–20 Year runners were first up on the schedule. Aaron Dimaano tackled the 5km race, persisting strongly to finish 12th. In the girls’ 3km event, Grace Mulqueen led the way with an excellent performance, claiming 1st place in a time of 12.21.92.

The 16 Year Boys contested the 5km race, with Bentley Geary leading the CMCB runners home in 5th place, followed closely by Quinlan Cody in 6th and Keelan McInerney in 8th, rounding out a strong group effort.

In the 16 Year Girls’ 3km race, Imogen Brown continued her strong form, running a controlled race to place 2nd. Alexis Arundell finished just outside the top three in 4th place, while Erin Bradshaw rounded out the team effort with a determined run to finish 6th. This combined effort saw the Girls Team finish in 1st place.

In the 15 Year Boys’ race, Byron Martin was a standout performer, running an impressive race to secure 3rd place. He was well supported by Jensen McDonnell in 4th, Jobe Hutchinson in 6th, and Jimi Read in 9th. Archer Horan finished 12th, with Oscar Connolly rounding out the group in 22nd place. Again, this combined performance saw the team finish 1st in their age group.

The 15 Year Girls demonstrated depth and composure across the 3km distance. Ellie Macumber ran strongly to finish 6th, while April Wainwright claimed 7th and Belle Howes finished 9th, contributing valuable points to the team result.

For the 14 Year Boys, Flynn Todd delivered an outstanding run to finish 2nd with a time of 11.14.24. He was well supported by Preston Anfuso in 7th, Josh Prowse in 8th, and Chetty Ferguson in 11th in a tightly contested race. Hamish Baker was unfortunately unable to finish due to injury; however, he continued to show great support for the team throughout the day.

The 14 Year Girls continued the momentum with a consistent team performance over the 3km course. Poppy Carter led the way in 5th, closely followed by Macaila Bannan in 6th and Emily Harris in 7th. Vaida Penno rounded out the team, finishing just shy of a qualifying position.

The 13 Year Boys showed great determination against strong competition, with Eddie Turner leading the CMCB runners’ home in 4th place. He was closely followed by Arie Riley in 7th and Wilbur Ferguson in 10th. Elliot Kelly rounded out the boys’ team, adding valuable points, resulting in an overall team placing of 2nd

The 13 Year Girls were a major highlight of the day, producing a polished team performance over the 3km course to finish 1st overall in the Teams event. Lyla Edwards led from the front to claim victory, running an impressive race in a time of 11.14.21, which was the fastest time recorded across all the female age groups. Milanke Haasbroek was close behind in 2nd place in a time of 11.26.42. Darcy Rodda added further depth with a 6th place finish, supported by Emerson Arundell 14th and Zahra Macumber 15th.

As a College, the CMC team achieved some exceptional results

Teams:

• 13 Year Boys – 2nd
• 13 Year Girls – 1st
• 14 Year Boys – 2nd
• 14 Year Girls – 2nd
• 15 Year Boys – 1st
• 15 Year Girls – 2nd
• 16 Year Boys – 2nd
• 16 Year Girls – 1st
• 17-20 Year Boys – 7th
• 17-20 Year Girls – 1st

Overall

• Senior Aggregate Results (17- 20 Years) – 5th
• Girls Aggregate Results (13-16 years) – 1st
• Boys Aggregate Results (13-16 years) – 1st
• Grand Aggregate Results (13-16 years Boys and Girls) – 1st

31 students have progressed to the next stage of competition, which is the Loddon Mallee Regional Final held in St Arnaud on Tuesday 2 June.

A big thank you to Mrs Leahy & Mr Maroni for supporting the team on the day.

Team: Preston Anfuso, Alexis Arundell, Emerson Arundell, Hamish Baker, Macaila Bannan, Erin Bradshaw, Imogen Brown, Poppy Carter, Quinlan Cody, Oscar Connolly, Aaron Dimaano, Lyla Edwards, Chetty Ferguson, Wilbur Ferguson, Bentley Geary, Milanke Haasbroek, Emily Harris, Archer Horan, Belle Howes, Jobe Hutchinson, Elliott Kelly, Ellie Macumber, Zahra Macumber, Isaac Manley (helper), Bryon Martin, Jensen McDonnell, Keelan McInerney, Grace Mulqueen, Vaida Penno, Joshua Prowse, Jimi Read, Arie Riley, Darcy Rodda, Flynn Todd, Eddie Turner, April Wainwright