Open C Basketball

CBC 37 defeated Unley High School 27

The match started slowly, with no major scoring in the first quarter. After a few readjustments to our goals and offensive focus, the team lifted tremendously, scoring rapidly through fast breaks.

CBC held a clear height advantage over the opposition and made full use of it, securing numerous rebounds at both ends of the court. After the half-time break, the boys maintained their strong form, piling on the points and working well as a team.

Nic C had a standout term, hitting back-to-back three-pointers and displaying great defensive effort.

The final quarter didn’t go CBC’s way, with several transition errors giving Unley multiple scoring opportunities. Nevertheless, CBC’s dominant second and third quarters were more than enough to secure a comfortable 10-point win at the final siren.

Best Players: Akshat, Nicholas, Jameel

Mr Sam Allder
Coach

Open D2 Purple Basketball

Cabra Dominican College 38 defeated CBC

The boys started the game reasonably well but soon struggled to maintain their finishing rate. Cabra capitalised on this and kept the pressure on for the remainder of the match.

Best Players: Aaron, Alex, Michael

Mr Ed Bulner
Coach

Open D2 White Basketball

CBC 75 defeated Prince Alfred College 25

Despite having only four players, the boys delivered a dominant four-quarter performance, showcasing teamwork and determination. Our ball movement and ability to find open teammates were outstanding, effectively picking apart the PAC defence. Strong rebounding gave us plenty of second-chance scoring opportunities, while our rock-solid defence made it difficult for the opposition to convert on their trips down the court.

Overall, strong performances at both ends saw the boys secure a comfortable 50-point victory.

Best Players: Will, John, Joel

Mr Isaac Rosewarne
Coach

Middle A Basketball

CBC 49 defeated Unley High School 38

It was a very friendly game, filled with a few laughs and great sportsmanship from both teams. The boys showed respect and played in excellent spirits throughout.

CBC had the game wrapped up early, with the mercy rule eventually applied. Unley recognised CBC’s strength and still enjoyed the match, contributing to a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

Best Players: Harry, Noah, Lucas

Mr Oliver Megins
Coach

Middle C Basketball

CBC 54 defeated Unley High School 27

CBC was dominant once again, securing our third consecutive win by a comfortable margin. In the first quarter, we were solid in defence, restricting Unley to just 4 points while putting 14 on the board ourselves.

The second quarter showcased our offensive strength, with the team finishing the half on 31 points. We maintained this dominance through the third and fourth quarters, leading to a well-earned and convincing win for CBC.

Best Players: Aiden, Rory, Jack

Mr Finn Hart
Coach

First XVIII Football

Pembroke School 82 defeated CBC 77

CBC played a fierce and contested brand of footy across all four quarters on the weekend. Under bright sunshine on the final day of autumn, the picturesque Kensington Oval set the stage for a thrilling encounter, as the two teams went goal for goal all day. A draw would have been fitting, a win for CBC well deserved, but in the end, a narrow five-point loss saw us fall just short of ending a 30-year drought against Pembroke.

CBC looked after the footy and their teammates throughout the match, with brilliant passages of play, overlap run, and excellent conversion in front of goal. Patience and control, combined with a relentless work rate, allowed CBC to stretch the field both vertically and horizontally, navigating its way to goal time and again.

From a coaching perspective, I couldn’t be prouder of how our CBC boys bleed purple for their College week in and week out. This week was no exception, and in my time at the College, this was the best performance I’ve seen from our First XVIII. The esprit de corps is clear in every training and every match, with the brotherhood, hunger to succeed, and drive to improve as a team always at the forefront.

Congratulations to Luca S, who kicked two goals in his First XVIII debut. Special mention also goes to Tyler S, who kicked three team-lifting goals and repeatedly surged us forward with composed, clean, and well-crafted disposal.

Another standout was Sam V, who was exceptional at half-back. He read the play like he had X-ray vision, contested fiercely in the air, gathered cleanly at ground level, and delivered with precision, breaking lines and hitting targets with skill and confidence. A true breakout game for a young man with a big future in footy.

CBC is building momentum and now eagerly awaits its next opponent (SHC3) after the long weekend.

Best Players: Ryan P, Tyler S, Xavier F

Mr Aaron Caesarikow
Coach

Middles Football

CBC 58 defeated Pembroke School 38

The Fins turned up with effort and energy this week against Pembroke. The boys applied strong pressure on the opposition and worked hard for each other, leading at every break. A fantastic bounce-back win for the Fins!

Best Players: Zac A, Jackson B, Hudson H

Mr Anthony Disibio and Mr Mitchell Dickeson
Coaches

First XI Soccer

Blackfriars Priory School 4 defeated CBC 1

On another mild afternoon, CBC arrived at State FFSA Pitch 2 to perfect conditions – clear skies, not a breath of wind. Both teams looked resplendent in their Indigenous Round jerseys.

As sharp as we looked, though, we couldn’t convert that into goals. Our passing was off, we didn’t take full advantage of our opportunities, and we lacked the urgency to challenge our opponents or go after the ball.

In contrast, Blackfriars were relentless, chasing, pressing, and generally outplaying us across the entire pitch. They capitalised on turnovers quickly and made the most of every opportunity.

There are many takeaways from this game, but perhaps the biggest is: don’t stop believing we can win. There were flashes of CBC brilliance, but they were too few and far between, while Blackfriars never let up.

Julian scored a lovely goal to give us a glimmer of hope, but unfortunately, that hope faded as the game wore on.

Best Players: Matias A, Oscar M, Seb P

Mr Marcelo Carrusca
Coach

Year 12 Soccer

CBC 6 defeated St Paul’s College 2

With several St Paul’s players unavailable, CBC took control of the game early and maintained strong momentum throughout. The team played exceptionally well, showing impressive passing, great teamwork, and some beautiful plays. Despite a determined effort from St Paul’s, CBC dominated the match and secured a convincing win by at least four goals.

Best Players: Sam C, Sam L, Pantelli

Ms Nicolette Roberts
Coach

Year 10 Soccer

CBC 4 defeated Scotch College 0

Both teams played great games, with CBC showcasing excellent chemistry and fluidity. The team demonstrated outstanding movement both on and off the ball, securing a fantastic win.

Best Players: Walker, Nived, Lucas

Mr Saketh Sree and Mr Tavish Mackenzie
Coaches

Middle A Soccer

CBC 2 defeated St Paul’s College 0

We struggled defensively and with playing out from the back, which is something we need to work on. Communication between players was virtually non-existent and needs to improve.

Individually, we tend to hold on to the ball for too long. That said, we still played well overall, with some strong individual performances.

Best Players: Yaayin, Ali, Jack

Mr Richard Simmons
Coach

Middle B Soccer

CBC 2 defeated St Paul’s College 1

We went down 1–0 early after conceding a penalty. Rory and I were not happy with the first half and made sure the second half was a big improvement. The boys responded well, and we came back to win 2–1.

There are still areas to work on, such as attitude and staying composed under pressure, but overall it was a good result. It was a rough and physical game, but in the end, we were the better team.

Best Players: Neil, Guiseppe, Ben

Mr Charlie Campagnolo and Mr Rory Varrichio
Coaches

Middle C Soccer

CBC 5 defeated Woodcroft College 1

A great game by the whole team, showcasing excellent combinations and forward play. We were defensively solid as well, with some strong tackles and quality passing out from the back to create attacking opportunities. Overall, it was a strong team performance, with impressive goals and teamwork on display.

Best Players: Alex, Lochie, Hunter

Mr Luka Dobrovolski
Coach

Year 5/6 Purple Soccer

Pulteney Grammar School 5 defeated CBC 4

After a slow start, we found ourselves 3–1 up with about 10 minutes to go. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, as we couldn’t hold on and eventually lost 5–4. Despite the result, the boys showed heart and great passion.

Best Players: Dante, Aboui, Ian

Mr Isaac Ialeggio and Mr Jack Rawson
Coaches

Year 5 Gold Soccer

Pulteney Grammar School 8 defeated CBC 6

It was a free-flowing game with plenty of goals from both sides. We moved the ball really well, and some great individual efforts led to excellent goals. Although we conceded a few early, the boys kept playing hard and started to mount a comeback. They remained competitive throughout, and it was a great match to watch.

Best Players: Alvaro, Valentino, Angus

Mr Noah Gazzard
Coach

Year 4 Soccer

St Ignatius College 6 defeated CBC 3

On Friday, the Year 4s lost to St Ignatius 6–3. The boys started the game somewhat sluggishly but picked up the pace towards the end of the first half and continued to improve throughout the second half.

A key tactic used was playing long when the goalkeeper had possession, as the opposition held a very high line. One area we could improve on is defending against transition attacks, as that’s where we conceded most of our goals.

Best Players: Anthony, Isaiah, Taylor

Ms Rachael Saint
Coach

Open A Table Tennis

CBC 18 defeated St Paul’s College 2

'A comprehensive team,' as the opposition coach stated. An 18–2 score is an incredible result. Hopefully, we can keep this momentum going. It was a strong performance by the team. We still need to work on many fundamentals; however, our trajectory remains positive. I am satisfied with our results.

Best Players: Sze-Young, Nikos, Sparsh

Mr Aquil Azeez
Coach