SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA

State Track and Field Championships

On Friday 16 October, eight students proudly represented Catherine McAuley College Bendigo at the School Sport Victoria State Track and Field Championships, held at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park.

Qualifying for the SSV State Finals is a significant achievement, with students progressing through division and regional competitions to earn their place at this level. Competing against the state's best athletes, our students embraced the challenge and produced several outstanding performances throughout the day.

The highlight of the Championships for CMCB was Year 7 student Thea Hulls being crowned the 13 Year Girls High Jump School Sport Victoria State Champion. Thea cleared 1.50m to claim the gold medal and secure a School Sport Victoria state title. Thea later returned to the track as part of the 13 Year Girls Relay team, helping the team finish fifth in the state.

Lyla Edwards produced a pair of strong performances in the middle-distance events. Lyla earned a bronze medal in the 13 Year Girls 800m, finishing third in a time of 2:26.85, before backing it up to place sixth in the 1500m with a time of 5:06.90.

Lilly Teuma started the day strongly in the 16 Year Girls Discus, recording a throw of 24.27m to finish sixth in the state. Competing against some of Victoria's best throwers, Lilly should be proud of her performance at the State Finals.

Florence Lapthorne enjoyed a busy day on the track, finishing fifth in the 13 Year Girls 200m (28.31) and sixth in the 400m (1:07.22). Florence faced the added challenge of competing from lane 8 in both events, making her performances even more impressive against a strong field of athletes.

In the distance events, Milanke Haasbroek took on a significant challenge in the Open Girls 3000m. As a Year 7 student competing against athletes up to five years older, including Year 12 students, Milanke ran a courageous race to finish eighth in the state with a time of 11:11.87. Shortly after her event, Milanke departed for Portugal, where she will represent Australia at the UIPM Biathle & Triathle World Championships.

Flynn Todd represented the College in the 14 Year Boys 1500m, finishing 11th in the state with a time of 4:49.69. After travelling to Melbourne by train with his father, Flynn competed strongly and acquitted himself well at the State Championships.

The 13 Year Girls Relay team rounded out the day with a strong performance, finishing fifth in the state. Lyra Haythorpe got the team off to a flying start before a smooth changeover to Florence Lapthorne, who flew down the back straight. Makayla Jackson then handled the bend with ease before passing the baton to Thea Hulls, who held her position over the final leg to secure fifth place for the team in a highly competitive field.

There were many outstanding individual performances throughout the day, and all eight students should be incredibly proud of their achievements. Qualifying for the SSV State Finals is a significant accomplishment, and each student contributed to a memorable day for Catherine McAuley College Bendigo.

Results Summary

1st Place & State Champion

• Thea Hulls (Year 7) - 13 Year Girls High Jump (1.50m)

3rd Place

• Lyla Edwards (Year 7) - 13 Year Girls 800m (2:26.85)

5th Place

• Florence Lapthorne (Year 7) - 13 Year Girls 200m (28.31)
• 13 Year Girls 4 x 100m Relay: Lyra Haythorpe, Florence Lapthorne, Makayla Jackson and Thea Hulls (55.52)

6th Place

• Lyla Edwards (Year 7) - 13 Year Girls 1500m (5:06.90)
• Florence Lapthorne (Year 7) - 13 Year Girls 400m (1:07.22)
• Lilly Teuma (Year 10) - 16 Year Girls Discus (24.27m)

8th Place

• Milanke Haasbroek (Year 7) - Open Girls 3000m (11:11.87)

11th Place

• Flynn Todd (Year 8) - 14 Year Boys 1500m (4:49.69)

Congratulations to all students who competed. We couldn't be prouder of your efforts, commitment and the way you represented CMCB at the School Sport Victoria State Finals.