Open A Basketball

Trinity College 43 defeated CBC 34

It was a tough game for CBC, going down to a very strong Trinity team in a match that was closer than the scoreboard suggested. After trailing by six points at quarter time, the boys struggled to overcome Trinity’s physicality and skill throughout the game.

CBC fought hard and managed to get within four points late in the final quarter. Despite several attempts to close the gap, we couldn’t quite get the shots to fall.

The boys played with heart and great spirit, and we’re proud of their resilience. We’ll look to regroup and bounce back after the State Champs break in a fortnight.

Best Players: Luca, Griffin, Jessie

Mr Gian Ciabattoni
Coach

Open C Basketball

CBC 33 defeated Nazareth Catholic College 21

The boys had some trouble finding their rhythm in the first half. However, through great teamwork, strong rebounding, and effective fast breaks, they overcame their opponents in the second half. The team showed excellent sportsmanship and demonstrated plenty of potential for the remaining games this season.

Best Players: Ollie, Luca, Jordy

Mr Sam Allder
Coach

Open D Purple Basketball

CBC 57 defeated Sacred Heart College 16

The boys played well, even with the limitations imposed by the mercy rule. Our defence was solid throughout, while on offence there’s still room to improve—particularly in moving the ball more effectively. A strong start to the season overall.

Best Players: Michael, Steven, Casey

Mr Ed Bulner
Coach

Open D White Basketball

Nazareth Catholic College 29 defeated CBC 22

The boys came out eager to start the season on a high note, and this was evident through our strong energy and intensity across the match. Our defensive presence and rebounding were standout strengths, making it difficult for Nazareth to score. Offensively, our ball movement was impressive, with John doing an excellent job getting inside and drawing fouls. Despite leading by three points at three-quarter time, Nazareth’s deep bench proved decisive, with their fresh legs overpowering us in the final quarter. A promising start to the season, and we’re looking forward to the year ahead.

Best Players: John, Riley, Jesse

CBC 25 defeated Nazareth College 21

A great all-round team effort saw the boys secure their first win of the season. Jessie and Will led the way in defence, with their pressure and intercepting proving too much for the opposition. Riley and John dominated in the paint, pulling down some strong rebounds, while Zach ran the offence like a true general – throwing passes reminiscent of a prime Chris Paul.

The boys’ intensity across all four quarters was outstanding and played a crucial role in locking in our first victory of 2025.

Best Players: Will, Jesse, Zach

Mr Isaac Rosewarne
Coach

Middle A Basketball

CBC 33 defeated Nazareth Catholic College 21

The first quarter saw us blow out the cobwebs in a neck-and-neck battle. Once we settled into the game, we showed patience in offence and intensity in defence–rebounding hard and pressuring the ball handler, which led to steals and opened up the game. The boys were able to apply scoreboard pressure and take control. A great first win and a solid foundation to build on throughout the season.

Best Players: Lucas, Sterling, Harry

Mr Oliver Megins
Coach

Middle C Basketball

CBC 31 defeated Nazareth Catholic College 13

The game started off a bit rough, with most of the team going to the wrong campus. Thankfully, everyone arrived in time for the start of the match. From the outset, it was clear we were dominant, applying pressure in defence and turning turnovers into points. This continued throughout the game, with our smaller players picking up steals and our taller players controlling the rebounds. Jack, Aiden, and Max were standouts in both scoring and rebounding, with strong support from Logan. Jasper, Emmett, and Noah led the way in steals and interceptions, constantly pressuring the opposition into mistakes. All of this contributed to a well-earned and comfortable win.

Best Players: Jack, Aiden, Emmett

Mr Finn Hart
Coach

Middle D Purple Basketball

St Ignatius College 31 defeated CBC 15

We had a really strong game and were leading 10–6 at half-time after a great team performance. Seb S impressed with some excellent layups, while Ryan N pulled down key rebounds at both ends of the court. Pranav D, Edward F, Kenneth L, and Ethan G contributed with sharp passing and effective playmaking. Unfortunately, after a key player was ejected in the second half, we lost momentum, which led to a 31–15 loss. Overall, it was a promising performance with plenty of positives and a few areas to improve on heading into next week.

Best Players: Edward, Ryan, Sebastian

Concordia College 38 defeated CBC 12

A really strong effort from the team, despite only having four players available for the game. We held our own in the first half, keeping the scoreline close with some solid play. Fatigue began to set in during the second half, which ultimately led to the loss – but the determination and resilience shown by the group was commendable.

Best Players: Ethan, Edward, Ryan

Mr Curtis Hefford
Coach

First XVIII Football

Scotch College 124 defeated CBC 38

CBC was excited to play its first Minor Round game of the season. With nine players making their debut in the First XVIII, all should be congratulated on making such a positive start to their senior football careers at the College.

In what was an excellent display of contested football, CBC applied immense tackling pressure in the first quarter and managed to get out the back of Scotch’s defence several times to hit the scoreboard. At quarter time, the scores were 5.3 (Scotch) to 4.0 (CBC).

CBC played good football for most of the day, but turnovers in the forward half allowed Scotch to counter quickly, transitioning the ball through the corridor to their tall marking forwards, making it difficult to curb their influence on the game.

Congratulations to Ben H and Sam V, who both kicked their first goals in the First XVIII.
CBC now looks ahead to its next encounter against Trinity College at home next Saturday.

Best Players: Edward, Ryan, James

Mr Aaron Caesarikow
Coach

Middle A Football

CBC 73 defeated Scotch College 72

Possibly the game of the year—and it was only Round One. The boys were dominant early but couldn’t quite capitalise, trailing Scotch College for most of the day. After a massive team effort, they edged ahead by three-quarter time.

The final quarter was a tense back-and-forth battle, with Scotch taking a five-point lead with just one minute remaining. But Lennon stepped up, taking on three Scotch players, having five bounces, and slotting the winning goal from the boundary with only five seconds left.

A thrilling finish and a great win for the Fins!

Best Players: Lennon, Axel, Chris

CBC 145 defeated Prince Alfred College 13

The boys arrived at the game full of confidence after last week’s close win. Controlling the majority of the match, the CBC team piled on multiple goals – along with plenty of behinds – through consistent pressure and strong ball movement.

Their dominance allowed players to rotate through new positions, and each one rose to the occasion. It wasn’t a standout individual performance that secured the win, but a true all-round team effort.

A great team game – well done, boys!

Best Players: Christos, Lennon, Thomas

Mr Anthony Disibio and Mitch Dickeson
Coaches

Year 4/5/6 Football

CBC 72 defeated St Peter’s College 0

The Year 4/5/6 team kicked off their season in style with a comprehensive win. It was a fantastic all-round team effort across all four quarters, with every player contributing to the result.

We were able to apply the high-pressure, chaotic brand of football we aim for – resulting in multiple tackling efforts and scoring opportunities from most members of the team. The boys are proud of their performance and excited to carry this momentum into next week.

Well done, gentlemen—you should be very proud!

Best Players: Jack, Malachi, Jacob

Mr Luke Teakle
Coach

Year 2/3 Football

CBC vs St Ignatius College

What a fantastic first game for our Year 2/3 team! The boys took to the field with enthusiasm and energy, showing great teamwork and a clear understanding of the skills they've been developing. From accurate kicking and sharp handballing to enthusiastic celebrations after each goal, it was a joy to watch them put their learning into action.

Their effort, determination, and positive spirit were on display throughout the match, making for an exciting and memorable start to the season. A big well done to all players – we’re proud of the way you represented CBC!

Best Players: All played well

Mr Henry Vo
Coach

First XI Soccer

CBC 12 defeated Trinity College 1

The first game of the new season is always exciting. Seeing familiar faces and meeting new team members is a great experience. Conditions on the western pitch at Croydon Soccer Club were near perfect – a light breeze and clear skies made for an ideal kick-off to the season.

We got off to a flying start with a 12–1 victory over Trinity. It was clear that this squad was already gelling as a dynamic group of team players. The connection between the lads was evident, with their teamwork and support for one another obvious from the outset.

Fabian and Julian each scored four goals, with Oscar and Aidan adding two more apiece. Best on ground votes went to Julian (3), Deklan (2), and Max (1).

It’s looking promising for another excellent season.

Best Players: Julian, Deklan, Max

Nazareth Catholic College 4 defeated CBC 1

Nazareth ran onto the pitch like they’d already won—pumping fists, cheering, and slapping each other on the back – while we emerged from the change rooms looking like we’d just rolled out of bed. Unfortunately, that set the tone for the game.

Despite being the more skilful side, Nazareth ran all over us. We made a couple of costly errors in defence, allowing two goals to slip through. Although we had greater possession overall, we failed to capitalise on our opportunities.

Missing a few key players didn’t help our cause, but I’m confident that if we had taken the chances we created, the scoreline would have looked very different.

A bit of a wake-up call. Next week we face Saint Ignatius at Croydon—time to get our mojo back!

Best Players: Fabian, Julian, Aiden

Mr Marcelo Carrusca and Mr Jordan Scalzi
Coaches

Second XI Soccer

CBC 1 drew Concordia College 1

In a dominant performance, the Second XI showcased their ability to control the game through the middle, creating numerous opportunities at goal. Defensively, Sonny and Aodhan were outstanding, ensuring the opposition had limited chances. Niko was instrumental in providing multiple options going forward, contributing significantly to the team's attacking play.

Despite falling behind, the team demonstrated great resilience and fought back to secure a well-earned draw. This match highlighted their strong defensive capabilities and their ability to create and capitalise on scoring opportunities.

Best Players: Aodhan, Niko, Santiago

Cardijn College 3 defeated CBC 2

In a thrilling encounter at O'Sullivan's Beach, the team – led by captain Ali Abbas –displayed outstanding determination and teamwork. Michael Kwag made an impressive debut in goals, pulling off several crucial saves that kept CBC in the contest.

The boys showed real fight throughout the match, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Their efforts paid off early, as they surged to a 2–0 lead through excellent team play and build-up. However, Cardijn responded with moments of individual brilliance, scoring some spectacular goals that ultimately turned the game.

Despite the final result, the team's performance was highly commendable. They showed resilience, spirit, and the ability to challenge a strong opponent—clear signs of their hard work and potential moving forward.

Best Players: Niko, Ruben, Jamison

Mr David Salamone-Violi and Mr Thomas Theodoulou
Coaches

Third XI Soccer

St Ignatius College 2 defeated CBC 1

We began the match with only nine players against an 11-man St Ignatius side, gaining a tenth player 15 minutes in. Despite the early disadvantage, the team showed remarkable discipline, resilience, and composure, dominating possession and working tirelessly in defence.

In possession, we calmly played out from the back, creating multiple opportunities by sticking to our principles, moving the ball well, and making purposeful forward runs when space opened up. Off the ball, we pressed with intensity and maintained a compact defensive shape.

Just five minutes in, we were awarded a penalty. Isaiah stepped up, but the goalkeeper produced an excellent save. We went into half-time locked at 0–0.

The second half saw us continue to push forward. Avenash hit the crossbar with a spectacular shot from halfway, and we struck the bar again straight from kick-off –moments after St Ignatius had taken the lead through a brilliant solo effort.

Our equaliser came from a superb 15-pass build-up starting from the back. Unfortunately, a deflected free kick restored St Ignatius’ lead. In the dying moments, Avenash set up Jay for what looked like a composed equaliser, but the goal was controversially ruled offside after consultation between the referee and the linesman.

A 2–1 defeat – but an incredibly courageous and high-quality performance from the team.

Best Players: Michael, Samuel, Avenash

Mr Kwabena Appiah-Kubi
Coach

Year 12 Soccer

Trinity College 1 defeated CBC 0

After a bye last week, the Year 12 team finally took to the pitch for their first game of the season. With many players pulling on the boots for the first time in a year, the team trialled a few different formations before finding their rhythm.

Despite never having played together as a group, the boys showed real grit – putting their bodies on the line and competing with determination. Pantelli stood out with a series of brilliant saves, anchoring a strong defensive effort and keeping the team in the game.

A solid first hit-out with plenty to build on in the weeks ahead.

Best Players: Luca, Pantelli, Johnny

Ms Nicolette Roberts
Coach

Year 10 Soccer

Norwood International High School 13 defeated CBC 1

We faced Norwood’s second team and, while the boys were up for the challenge, the result didn’t go our way. Despite the scoreline, there were promising segments of play, and the team showed real heart throughout the match. A tough day, but we regroup and go again next week.

Mr Saketh Sree and Mr Tavish Mackenzie
Coaches

Middle A Soccer

CBC 7 defeated Nazareth College 1

A strong performance across the board, with everyone playing well, even those stepping into different positions. It was a great result in the end, and a solid foundation to keep building on. We can only improve from here.

Best Players: Hugo, Jack, Evan

CBC 2 defeated Trinity College 1

Fantastic attendance today. From my observations, everyone gave 100% effort.

We do need to work on our defensive and attacking formations, but aside from that, I was really pleased with everyone’s performance.

Best Players: Yaayin, Ali, Jack

Mr Richard Simmons
Coach

Middle B Soccer

CBC 5 defeated Nazareth Catholic College 2

We kept things simple for the first game—Rory and I didn’t want to overcomplicate it early on. We gave the boys basic instructions to see how they’d perform, then at half-time we provided more direction and highlighted areas to work on.

It was a solid debut, with a 5–2 win. Looking forward to backing it up next week!

Best Players: Seb, Munashe, Gabriel

CBC 4 defeated Trinity College 1

We started off a bit slow, but as the game progressed, the boys lifted and came away with a well-deserved win. The only goal we conceded came from a penalty, which was a bit unlucky. On the positive side, we didn’t concede from open play, which is a great sign moving forward.

Best Players: Neil, Ashgar, Menash

Mr Charlie Campagnolo and Mr Rory Varrichio
Coaches

Middle C Soccer

CBC 4 defeated Nazareth Catholic College 1

The team started the first half strongly, gaining an early lead and maintaining plenty of possession in the attacking half. As the half progressed, the game became a little scrappy, but CBC managed to go into the break 2–1 up.

In the second half, CBC controlled the game well, adding two more goals and limiting the opposition to very few chances. Overall, it was a solid team effort—scoring four goals was a great achievement, and conceding only one was just as impressive. The goalkeeper also made several key saves to help secure the result.

Best Players: Guiseppe, Nathan, Andrew

CBC 7 defeated Trinity College 0

The entire team played exceptionally well on Saturday, scoring plenty of goals and keeping a clean sheet – which was an outstanding effort. There were some brilliant passages of play, including two standout sequences of passing that led directly to goals.

The defence did a great job limiting the opposition’s chances, and when the goalkeeper was called into action, he made some excellent saves. There were also a few impressive individual efforts from attacking midfielders and wingers that resulted in well-taken goals, capping off a fantastic game.

Overall, it was a great all-round team performance.

Best Players: Suli, Abdullah, Andre

Mr Luka Dobrovolski
Coach

Year 7A Soccer

Nazareth Catholic College 4 defeated CBC 3

After a strong start, the boys found themselves trailing 3–1 at half-time against a solid and physical Nazareth side. A frank half-time discussion sparked a determined comeback, with the team fighting back to level the score at 3–3. However, pushing too far forward and missed opportunities proved costly, as they conceded a late winning goal.

There were plenty of positives to take from the match, but also clear areas to improve – particularly in defence.

Best Players: Francesco P, Sami M, Achuil

CBC 11 defeated Trinity College 0

A fantastic goal-scoring performance from the boys, featuring a mix of brilliant solo goals and well-worked team efforts. They also showed great determination to maintain their clean sheet, especially after a couple of scares late in the first half.

The team impressed with their versatility, adapting well to a variety of positions throughout the match. Daniel was a standout, netting five goals and earning a well-deserved title of man of the match.

Best Players: Daniel, Stefan, Ryan

Mr Marco Caprioli
Coach

Year 7B Soccer

CBC 10 defeated Cardijn College 1

A strong first performance from the team, marked by good morale and effective communication. Our press was excellent, keeping the ball in our attacking half for much of the game. While our structure occasionally faltered during transitions, we moved the ball well overall and created plenty of scoring opportunities.

Best Players: Alex, Keith, Kyan

CBC 4 defeated Norwood International 1

The boys delivered an impressive 4–1 victory, showcasing their ability to control the game and limit Norwood to very few opportunities. Their response to half-time instructions was excellent, pressing high and putting sustained pressure on the opposition.

Going forward, the wingers attacked the defence with intent and found themselves in some very dangerous areas.

Overall, the team maintained a strong focus throughout and showed great progress and growing confidence as a cohesive unit.

Best Players: Nate, Malok, Mitchell

Mr Michael Saccardo and Mr Christian Lacanale
Coaches

Year 7 White Soccer

Nazareth Catholic College 8 defeated CBC 0

The opening round of the season saw CBC Year 7 White matched up against a strong Nazareth College side, who had a full squad to select from. Disappointingly, several CBC students did not attend, letting the team down.

That said, the eight boys who did play rose to the challenge in the first half, making themselves difficult to score against and regaining possession quickly on multiple occasions. Despite conceding two goals before the break and rotating through various positions, the lack of a full team eventually took its toll.

Caiden was outstanding in goals, making several excellent saves throughout the match.

There’s plenty of room for improvement, but also some positives to take into next week.

Best Players: Caiden, Nate, Finlay

Mr Alex Sunasky
Coach

Year 5/6 Purple Soccer

Westminster School 2 defeated CBC 0

First game of the year, and there were plenty of positives along with a few areas to improve. We created numerous chances, but unfortunately couldn’t convert them into goals. The goals we conceded came from individual errors and lapses in our shape—things we can definitely work on and improve moving forward.

A special shout-out to Alex, who stepped up as goalkeeper and played brilliantly.

Best Players: Alex, Seb, Mercer

Mr Isaac Ialeggio and Mr Jack Rawson
Coaches

Year 5/6 White Soccer

St Michael’s College 2 defeated CBC 0

It was a very tight game, with several chances created but lacking that final touch to convert. In the first half, William and Noah were dominant down the right-hand side, consistently threatening in attack. Our defence was also very strong throughout.

We lost a bit of shape in the second half due to fatigue, but the boys remained positive and always looked to be in the contest.

Best Players: Noah, William, Angus

St Peter’s College 6 defeated CBC 1

It was a beautiful, sunshine-filled day – perfect for soccer – as CBC took on St Peter's at their home ground. The team showed great focus during the warm-up and were ready to compete from the first whistle.

Our defence worked tirelessly to contain a strong St Peter's attack, but the home side ultimately came away with the win, scoring six goals to CBC’s one. A special mention goes to Logan for an exceptional goal – a well-deserved reward for his hard work and persistence.

Despite the result, it was another solid effort from our boys, who are only in their second week of playing together. The team continues to build chemistry and show promising signs for the season ahead.

Best Players: Gabriel, Logan, Max

Mr Kristian Kulas and Mr Peter Kulas
Coaches

Year 5 Soccer

CBC 11 defeated Westminster School 0

The boys kicked off the season with a strong win, working hard from start to finish. Their teamwork and passing were excellent, leading to a dominant result. The team only improved as the match went on, with every player making a valuable contribution.

It was a tough task to pick just three players for best-on-ground—a great sign of a true team performance.

Best Players: Valentino, Alex, Leo

St Ignatius College 8 defeated CBC 1

It was a tough game against a very strong opposition.

There were some outstanding defensive efforts from Lucas and Abdulla throughout the day, with Charlie doing a fantastic job in goal during the first half.

In the second half, Valentino kicked a brilliant goal following a great passage of play, starting from the back and moving through the midfield.

Best Players: Lucas, Abdullah, Valentino

Mr Noah Gazzard
Coach

Year 4 Soccer

CBC vs St Peter’s College

The boys played very well on Friday, and both Deklan and I were extremely impressed with how well they came together – especially considering they’d only had one training session. They displayed excellent skills and great sportsmanship towards the other team.

Although the result didn’t go our way, with a narrow 7–6 loss (or 5–2, depending on the final score), the boys enjoyed themselves and are determined to train hard and aim for a win next week. I was especially pleased with how they backed each other up when things didn’t go their way and how they kept their heads up after conceding goals.

They listened carefully to instructions and showed great cooperation throughout the match. The boys prepared well, respected Max and me during warm-ups and half-time, and knew how to set up effectively on corners—covering the front post, back post, and two on the six-yard line.

One player suffered a knock to the shin during the game, but thankfully he was fine afterwards, and his parents confirmed there were no concerns.

Overall, it was a promising start to the season, and I’m really excited for the weeks ahead. 

Best Players: Tom, Noah, Austin

Mr Max Chegwidden, Mr Deklan Cooper-Ndambuki and Ms Rachael Saint
Coaches

Open A Table Tennis

CBC 11 defeated St Peter’s College 9

This week marked several firsts: the first week back, my first week coaching the Open A division, the first week for our new coach Chris – and most importantly, our first victory, secured against St Peter’s College, a school that has consistently dominated this sport.

We were admittedly nervous to have St Peter’s as our opening match, especially knowing it usually takes a couple of weeks to find our rhythm and unlock our full potential. Nonetheless, I was incredibly impressed by the players’ performance.

Leading the charge, Archie delivered a brilliant 3–0 game, while Sparsh and Eric dominated their matches—without their efforts, St Peter’s may well have had a stronger chance of success.

This year’s line-up is exceptional. In my view, it’s the strongest Open A team CBC has had in the past five years. Chris and I are both eager to develop this group and are preparing for the tough competition that lies ahead.

Best Players: Sparsh, Eric, Archie

CBC 19 defeated St John’s Grammar 1

A flawless performance from everyone today, highlighted by excellent teamwork and camaraderie. Archie made an incredible comeback with set scores of 9–11, 11–3, 11–3, guided brilliantly by Coach Chris.

The energy throughout the day was fantastic, and most importantly, the players had fun – that’s what it’s all about.

Best Players: Archie, Geon, Nikos

Mr Aaqil Azeez
Coach