Open B Basketball

CBC 57 defeated Adelaide High School 15

Having to initiate the mercy rule in the first quarter – after going 20–0 up – made it challenging to continue working on our full-court pressure and quick transitions, which we’ve been focusing on at training.

Playing with only four players for most of the game and being restricted to defence in the backcourt was frustrating at times, but it gave us the opportunity to slow things down and work on our offensive structures.

Everyone played well and represented the school with pride and sportsmanship.

Best Players: Michael, Wajahat, Kahei

Ms Kat Ciabattoni
Coach

Open D Purple Basketball

CBC 49 defeated St Peter’s College 23

Even though the team only had four players in the first half, the boys played exceptionally well and managed to build a sizeable lead. Once our fifth player arrived, the team continued to hold that lead for the remainder of the game, finishing strong.

Best Players: Oliver, Jameel, Casey

CBC 49 defeated Pembroke School 18

The boys controlled the game by playing at their own pace, which ultimately led to a strong win. They steadily built their score while consistently getting stops on defence, showcasing great discipline and teamwork throughout the match.

Best Players: Luca, Casey, Steven

Mr Ed Bulner
Coach

Middle B Basketball

CBC 49 defeated Adelaide High School 26

The boys faced their first real challenge of the season, coming up against a team with some quality players. It was a great opportunity to see how they would respond to stronger defensive pressure.

A high defensive press proved to be the answer, allowing CBC to regain control and build a healthy lead to secure another solid win!

Best Players: Jake, Tyler, Frankie

Mr Jackson Ritter
Coach

Middle C Basketball

CBC 79 defeated Adelaide High School 25

A fantastic performance from the Middle Cs from start to finish. Within the first few minutes, we were already up 20–0, and it was clear we were off to a strong start. This dominance continued throughout the first and second quarters, with the score at half-time sitting at 44–6.

In the third quarter, we had to play with just four players, which made things more challenging, but we still managed to extend our lead to 68–16 by the end of the quarter. Remarkably, we finished the game with only three players on the court, yet it didn’t stop us from securing a commanding 79–25 win.

Standout performances came from Aiden and Jack, who both scored 23 points, and Max, who added another 15.

Best Players: Aiden, Jack, Max

Mr Finn Hart
Coach

Middle D Purple Basketball

Glenunga International High School 45 defeated CBC 18

This was a solid game against Glenunga. We kept the score close in the first half, with a strong team performance and noticeable improvement in ball movement compared to last week.

While we let the game slip a bit in the second half, it highlighted some clear areas for improvement – giving us valuable focus points heading into next week.

Best Players: Logan, Seb, Emmett

CBC 32 defeated Pulteney Grammar School 31

This was our best game of the season so far, with every player contributing brilliantly.

After a rocky start and trailing by 8 points in the first quarter, the team showed great resilience and fought back to lead by 6 points at the end of the third quarter.

It was a hard-fought and well-deserved win. Hopefully, we can carry this momentum into next week.

Best Players: Ryan, Seb, Logan

Mr Curtis Hefford
Coach

Year 7A Basketball

St Michael’s College 25 defeated CBC 24

In Round 2 of the 2025 season, the CBC Year 7As faced a strong St Michael’s side in what proved to be a nail-biting contest, ultimately falling just short in a 24–25 result. While the loss was heartbreaking, the performance was one to be proud of.

St Michael’s held the lead for most of the game, but our boys came out firing in the second half with renewed intensity and momentum. Defensively, we stayed disciplined, making it difficult for the opposition to find easy baskets. Credit to St Michael’s for shooting exceptionally well under pressure, but our defensive structures held strong throughout.

Offensively, we created plenty of scoring opportunities, moved the ball well, and showed clear improvement in teamwork compared to the first game. Unfortunately, we were unable to capitalise on several of those chances, and rebounding – on both ends – remains a key area for development moving forward.

With the scores tied in the final moments, a late foul call on a St Michael’s three-point attempt proved decisive. It was a tough and questionable decision, giving them the opportunity to take the lead in the dying seconds. While the call was disappointing, it doesn’t overshadow the grit, determination, and growth our boys showed throughout the game.

Despite the narrow loss, the team should be incredibly proud of their resilience and overall performance.

Best Players: Hayden, Liam, Chris

St Paul’s College 40 defeated CBC 27

Despite some strong individual offensive performances, the 7As struggled to overcome a number of careless turnovers in their loss to St Paul’s.

Tonat was aggressive driving to the basket, making some tough shots and earning trips to the free throw line, while Liam was outstanding on the boards and finished well around the basket.

The team will look to regroup and improve next week.

Best Players: Tonat, Liam, Gabe

Mr Jacob Sharp
Coach

Year 7B Basketball

St Michael’s College 26 defeated CBC 4

Despite a much-improved defensive performance, the 7Bs were unable to secure their first win of the season this week.

Up against a more experienced side, the boys displayed excellent teamwork and trust, executing an effective zone defence throughout the game.

They will now look to build on this foundation by focusing on rebounding and developing a more patient offensive approach in the coming weeks.

Best Players: Noah, Jared, Ollie

Mr Rishab Singh
Coach

First XVIII Football

CBC 86 defeated St Ignatius College 44

A fast-starting CBC set the tone for the day with a fierce attack on the footy from the first siren to the last.

Generating multiple repeat entries – both from clearances and through transition – CBC created plenty of scoring opportunities in the first half. The team’s structure and tempo-based style of play really stood out, and the players should be congratulated for their proactive approach.

With St Ignatius managing their first goal in the third quarter, CBC’s defensive unit showed great composure under pressure, consistently exiting the defensive 50 with control and method.

Congratulations to Lennon T, Jacob S, and Kosta F on making their First XVIII debuts over the weekend. A special mention goes to Captain Ryan P, who led from the front with four goals as a midfielder.

CBC now looks forward to its first home game next week against Westminster.

Best Players: Ryan P, Archer B, Xavier F

Westminster School 164 defeated CBC 42

CBC came up against a tall and physically strong Westminster outfit over the weekend.

At ground level, CBC applied solid tackling pressure throughout the day, forcing numerous repeat stoppages. The players are to be commended for their effort and determination from the first siren to the last – evident in the fact that five of CBC’s six goals came in the second half. These were the result of some excellent clearance work from the midfield.

Congratulations to Joel C on making his First XVIII debut. A special mention also goes to Xavier F, who was a pillar of strength for CBC at centre half-back all day.

CBC will take on Pembroke next week and will be looking to continue applying its brand of footy to shut down opposition sides as the season progresses.

Best Players: Xavier, Ryan, Tyler

Mr Aaron Caesarikow
Coach

Middle Football

Scotch College 91 defeated CBC 31

This week, the CBC boys went down in their rematch against Scotch College. Unfortunately, the Fins took to the field with only 16 players, while Scotch chose not to match numbers and played with two extra players for the entire game.

Despite the challenge, the CBC boys showed great effort and intensity, staying competitive for most of the match. In the end, fatigue set in, and Scotch College were able to pull away for the win.

Still, we are very proud of the boys’ determination and the sportsmanship they displayed throughout the game.

Best Players: Hudson, Harris, Charlie

Westminster School 41 defeated CBC 35

A high-pressure clash between the top two teams. Westminster got the jump on the Fins in the first quarter, taking a three-goal lead into the first break. However, the CBC boys responded strongly, fighting back to trail by just one point at half-time.

The Fins maintained the momentum in the third quarter, bringing great energy and edging ahead to lead by a point at the final break. The last quarter was a tense back-and-forth battle, with Westminster managing to kick a goal with just two minutes remaining.

CBC pushed hard in the final moments, trapping the ball in our forward 50, but unfortunately ran out of time.

A gutsy performance from the boys – there’s plenty to take away from this one, and the Fins will bounce back.

Best Players: Hudson, Axel, Will

Mr Anthony Disibio and Mr Mitchell Dickinson
Coaches

First XI Soccer

CBC 2 defeated St Ignatius College 1

Another near-perfect afternoon for a game of football – light winds, clear skies, and a clean pitch. The CBC team was eager to get underway and redeem themselves after last week’s defeat.

From the first whistle, CBC applied strong pressure, forcing St Ignatius onto the back foot. That pressure paid off early with an own goal – perhaps not the most glamorous way to score, but we’ll take it! To their credit, Ignatius responded well, fighting back and eventually finding an equaliser just before the half-time break.

The second half was a hard-fought battle, with both sides fired up and hungry for the win. It could have gone either way – until Beau slipped into top gear and launched an absolute cannonball into the back of the net. The keeper never stood a chance.

The game ended 2–1 in CBC’s favour. We’ve found our mojo again.

Best Players: Emil, Ross, Seb

CBC 7 defeated Immanuel College 2

It was another perfect afternoon for football – clear skies, no wind, and a clean pitch. CBC got off to a flying start, with Beau scoring in the first 55 seconds, quickly followed by Fabian with an absolutely superb finish – one of the best goals I’ve seen this season.

The game had started brilliantly, but momentum soon shifted. CBC seemed to lose focus, allowing Immanuel to sneak two goals past our keeper. With heads starting to drop, we went into the break at 2–2.

The half-time chat from the coach clearly had the desired effect, as CBC came out and dominated all over the pitch in the second half. This control led to five more goals: two more from Fabian, another from Beau, one from Aidan, and a fantastic run down the wing by Ross, finishing with a goal.

A great ending to an eventful match. Next week is the annual Intercol game against Blackfriars, who currently sit top of the ladder – potentially a preview of the finals. Well done to all players!

Best Players: Seb, Fabian, Ross

Mr Marcelo Carrusca
Coach

Third XI Soccer

CBC 4 defeated Blackfriars Priory School 1

A comfortable 4–1 win against Blackfriars.

The game started in dramatic fashion with only nine players on the pitch, as one teammate had slept in! Despite the setback, we hit the post within the first 30 seconds through Kham Douangphoumy, setting the tone early.

We dominated possession with confident build-up play, particularly down the right-hand side. This led to Tamim Tahiri finding space and slipping a clever ball through to Isiah Crisafi, who calmly finished to the keeper’s right just five minutes in.

Thankfully, our two missing players arrived shortly after, and the game evened up to 11 vs 11.

Five minutes later, Avenash Bockarie doubled our lead with an incredible strike from 40 metres out, finding the top corner. Blackfriars struggled to break us down, with our compact defensive shape holding firm.

Isiah had a great chance to make it three but was denied one-on-one after a well-weighted pass from Avenash. However, about 15 minutes later, Avenash took matters into his own hands again, dribbling past defenders and slotting home to complete his brace and make it 3–0.

We started the second half just as strongly, maintaining control. Blackfriars were awarded a penalty after a defensive error, but Michael Henley did well to put off the taker, who blasted it over the bar.

They did manage to pull one back after a mix-up between Samuel Jackson and Michael Henley. Still, we responded midway through the second half when Isiah Crisafi scored his second with a tidy finish, securing the 4–1 win.

Best Players: Avenash, Samuel, Tamim

Mr Kwabena Appiah-Kubi
Coach

Year 12 Soccer

CBC 2 drew St Ignatius College 2

The Year 12 boys turned up in huge numbers, with a bench almost large enough to field another team.

CBC played with passion and intensity against St Ignatius in a tightly contested match that ended in a 2–2 draw. The boys supported each other throughout, demonstrating strong spirit, unity, and teamwork both on and off the field.

Best Players: Luca, Christos, Pantelli

Blackfriars Priory School 3 defeated CBC 2

It was a strong performance from the team this week, with great numbers and plenty of energy on the field – including our goalkeeper having a run out of goals!

A highlight of the match was an excellent goal from Sam Lagana off a corner. The game was well contested, with solid bodywork from our boys and returning players showing real promise.

Unlucky not to come away with the win!

Best Players: Sam L, Sam C, Shakeb

Ms Nicolette Roberts
Coach

Middle A Soccer

St Ignatius College 3 defeated CBC 1

The boys lacked intensity throughout the game and were consistently second to the ball. There were issues with positioning and a noticeable lack of communication on the field.

Morale dropped early when the team learned that some of our players had been moved up to play for another side, which affected focus and effort. This is an area we’ll need to address moving forward to ensure resilience and unity across the group.

Best Players: Yaayin, Hugo, Armaan

Mr Richard Simmons
Coach

Middle B Soccer

CBC 8 defeated St Ignatius College 0

An outstanding performance from the boys today – they outclassed their opponents across the pitch. Week by week, they continue to show improvement, and the coaches couldn’t be more proud.

Unfortunately, a poor attitude during the game cast a shadow over an otherwise excellent performance. The boys should be proud of their football efforts, but there’s still work to do when it comes to maintaining composure and sportsmanship.

Best Players: Noah, Seb, Giuseppe

CBC 4 defeated Blackfriars Priory School 3

The energy during the warm-up was quite low and below the expectations Rory and I had set. We knew the boys were capable of more and had it in them to lift their performance.

Once the game began, they switched on quickly and took an early 2–0 lead. By half-time, the score was level at 2–2.

In the end, CBC came away with a 4–3 win in a very competitive match against our rival school. The boys displayed great sportsmanship throughout the game and are looking sharp and ready for Intercol.

Best Players: Manash, Leo, Kiren

Mr Charlie Campagnolo and Mr Rory Varrichio
Coaches

Middle C Soccer

CBC 10 defeated St Ignatius College 0

The entire team played exceptionally well today, scoring plenty of goals and limiting the opposition’s attacking opportunities throughout the match.

Despite the large scoreline, the boys displayed excellent sportsmanship and continued to apply what they’ve been learning in training. It was a great overall performance, featuring some standout individual moments and impressive passing combinations.

Best Players: Nathan, Silas, Teague

Glenunga International High School 1 defeated CBC 0

The team fought hard to try and find an equaliser. The defence was under consistent pressure from Glenunga but held up well, conceding only one goal thanks to some excellent saves from our goalkeeper. There were some great passages of play, but unfortunately, they didn’t result in a goal for CBC.

Overall, it wasn’t the team’s best performance this season, but the boys worked well together, supported each other, and were unlucky not to come away with a draw.

Best Players: Johnny, Alex, Lochie

Mr Luka Dobrovolski
Coach

Year 7B Soccer

Immanuel College 10 defeated CBC 1

A couple of early mistakes cost us a few goals and seemed to affect the boys’ confidence. There were some positive signs, though – particularly their efforts to play out from the back, even though we did concede from it. It’s definitely something to build on.

The boys responded well at the start of the second half and showed good character, which was great to see. However, we lost focus toward the end, which is something to improve moving forward.

Best Players: Otis, Abel, Gabriel

Mr Michael Saccardo and Mr Christian Lacanale
Coaches

Year 5 Gold Soccer

St Peter’s College 5 defeated CBC 2

It was a hard-fought contest from both teams and a great game to watch.

The boys had a strong first half, going into the break at 2–2. The second half saw an even better team performance, with some great ball movement and teamwork on display.

Unfortunately, a few late goals blew out the final score to 5–2, which didn’t reflect the quality of the performance. A commendable effort from the team overall.

Best Players: Nick, Alvaro, Nico

Mr Noah Gazzard
Coach

Open A Table Tennis

CBC 12 defeated Blackfriars Priory School 8

The last time we defeated Blackfriars was in 2021. Four years later, we’ve finally done it again. Unfortunately, Intercol is no longer held at the end of the year, which is disappointing – not just for me, but also for the players on both sides. Teamwork and camaraderie tend to peak around Intercol dates, and the timing at the end of Term 3 allowed players to develop throughout the season, influencing rankings and performances. Having Intercol in Week 3 means many players are still finding their form.

Putting the politics aside, this was by far the toughest game of the season so far – and it may well remain that way. The final score was 12–8, with CBC winning by just two games. Ethan and Archie clinched a critical doubles match in five sets, marking the first time in years CBC has won the 1&2 doubles against Blackfriars. Geon also pushed one of his singles to a fifth set. Every match was crucial to the overall result. Archie’s performance, in particular, was outstanding.

Sparsh, Szeyong, and Nikkos secured their victories with confidence, helping to build and maintain momentum. The energy throughout the match was intense and spirited, and every player conducted themselves with commendable sportsmanship. I was both ecstatic and deeply impressed with what the team achieved.

That said, there’s still work to be done. We continue to face technical challenges – minor issues such as footwork, posture, and form, which I believe can be significantly improved with focused training over the next three weeks. Our game sense has developed well and will continue to improve if players are given more opportunities to play and compete.

Incredible work by everyone on the team.

Best Players: Archie, Geon, Sparsh

CBC 19 defeated St Ignatius College 1

A 19–1 scoreline is highly impressive. However, I believe there is still significant room for improvement, as we could have finished several games earlier. We gave away too many sets and points unnecessarily. The team needs to refine the basics and better seize opportunities. A more dominant playing style will be essential when facing tougher opponents.

Nikkos and Tristan completed their games effortlessly, and I was highly impressed by their performances. My expectations for this team are very high, and I believe we can achieve what we’ve set out to do.

Best Players: Archie, Tristan, Nikos

Mr Aquil Azeez
Coach

Open B Table Tennis

Blackfriars Priory School 15 defeated CBC 5

The CBC boys played with great effort and determination. While the opposition proved too strong on the day, our boys gave it their all and should be proud of their efforts.

Best Players: Alex, Santiago, Jax

Mr Joseph Sun
Coach

Middle A Table Tennis

CBC 12 defeated Blackfriars Priory School 8

It was a strong team performance, with everyone playing well. The matches were closely contested, but overall, it was a great competitive experience for all involved.

Best Players: Tristan, Nicholas, Hansen

Mr Christopher Chong
Coach