Open A Basketball

CBC 100 defeated Pedare Christian College 25

CBC dominated Pedare with a resounding 100–25 victory, showcasing balanced scoring and excellent team chemistry. Luca led the way with 26 points, while Riley added 18 in a strong offensive display. Jake brought energy to the defence with his hustle plays and also contributed 9 points. Every player made it onto the scoreboard, highlighting CBC’s depth and unselfish style of play.

Best Players: Riley, Jake, Lucas

Mr Gian Ciabattoni
Coach

Open B Basketball

St Peter's College 41 defeated CBC 40

The team had a dominant start to the game but missed a lot of opportunities to put St Peter’s away. They stayed with us in the last quarter, and the game was decided in the final seconds. Saints were down by two with about ten seconds to go and hit a baseline three to win by one. An unfortunate loss, but not having played for three weeks really hurt. Hopefully, we’ll see the boys out at training this week as we work towards our next game.

Best Players: Kahei, Nathaniel, Ryan

Ms Kat Ciabattoni
Coach

Open D Basketball

CBC White 87 defeated CBC Purple 77

Coming up against the other CBC team, the boys were keen to earn bragging rights over their mates, who became the opposition for the day. The game turned into a shootout, with both offences firing on all cylinders. Overall, the boys’ strong ball movement and outside shooting proved enough to secure the win by five points.

Best Players: John, Johnny, Riley

Mr Isaac Rosewarne
Coach

Middle A Basketball

CBC 81 defeated Pedare Christian College 26

A great team effort saw the boys play with structure and patience. It was extremely difficult to name standout players, as everyone embraced their moments and contributed to a fantastic result. A wonderful way to finish the term – we’re looking forward to next semester!

Best Players: Leo, Lucas, Noah

Mr Oliver Megins
Coach

Middle C Basketball

CBC 51 defeated St Peter’s College 22

Great match from CBC this round, with a couple of new additions to the team. This game really showed how much we’ve developed as a group and how well we know how to play to each other’s strengths. Our defence was solid and helped us score easy points on offence. Although our rebounding was a bit rough, we kept up the hustle and maintained pressure on the opposition. Overall, it was a comfortable game for us, and we had fun playing it.

Best Players: Aiden, Sebastian, Jack

Mr Finn Hart
Coach

CBC 36 defeated Pedare Christian College 34

A great win in the end! CBC and Pedare were evenly matched in the first quarter. CBC then took control, building a 10–12 point lead that fluctuated throughout the second and third quarters. The lead was maintained into the final quarter, but Pedare closed the gap after Aiden was fouled out in the final minutes, leaving us to finish the game with just four players. Thankfully, the siren sounded and CBC held on for a hard-fought 2-point victory.

Best Players: Aiden, Max, Rory

Mr Emmanuel Gaitaneris
Coach

Middle D Purple Basketball

CBC 55 defeated St Paul’s College 33

Another really solid win. We played exceptionally well, with this being our biggest victory of the season, winning by 22 points. Everyone played an important role in the game, contributing to our strong team chemistry. Hopefully, we can carry this winning streak into next week.

Best Players: Adrian, Logan, Ryan

Mr Curtis Hefford
Coach

Year 7B Basketball

Nazareth College 14 defeated CBC 11

The 7Bs lost a tightly contested match, with a few unlucky bounces proving decisive in the final result. Dylan Treloar’s defence and rebounding were instrumental in keeping CBC in the game, while Brodie Deer’s shot-making and Ollie Reed’s passing highlighted real skill development. Positive momentum continues to build.

Best Players: Dylan, Brodie, Ollie

Nazareth College 26 defeated CBC 13

Despite a very strong debut from Lewis Chieng, CBC were unable to secure the win against a Nazareth side with superior shooting accuracy. While the result didn’t go our way, it was encouraging to see some of the basics coming together. Rebounding and defence were standout strengths once again.

Best Players: Lewis, Dylan, Ollie

Mr Rishab Singh
Coach

First XVIII Football

CBC 77 defeated Sacred Heart College (3) 37

In very wet and trying conditions, CBC played clean, composed, and contested football all day, kicking five straight goals in the first quarter against SHC3. The plan from the outset was to establish a strong lead by quarter time, as inclement weather was forecast for the entire match.

On the back of relentless pressure across the ground, CBC gave SHC3 no time or space to use the ball effectively. This allowed CBC to transition the football from defensive 50 to forward 50 with both speed and patience when required. CBC also dominated in the clearances, enabling repeat forward 50 entries, which was key given the conditions.

Despite the challenges posed by the weather, it was most pleasing to see CBC adhere to its structures for the entirety of the match. This discipline resulted in CBC kicking more goals than behinds, making them the only team to do so across all SAAS competition scores posted over the weekend.

A big congratulations to Memphis C, who kicked four outstanding goals in his First XVIII debut. His goals were well crafted, the result of contested marking, winning his own footy at ground level, and a genuine hunger to get to the contest.

The first special mention this week goes to Travis C, who continues to work tirelessly in the ruck. His tap work consistently gives CBC’s on-ballers first use from stoppages. Around the ground, he is exceptional, constantly offering leads to teammates, helping CBC switch lanes and spread the field. Another special mention goes to Trent R, who has been incredibly clean with his disposal and ball handling for several weeks now. His speed at ground level regularly catches opponents off guard, and he continues to set us up with early goals more often than not in our weekend matches throughout 2025.

Best Players: Ryan P, Travis C, Trent R

Sacred Heart College (2) 125 defeated CBC 37

CBC’s endeavour and application against a strong opponent in Sacred Heart College (2) was commendable over the weekend.

CBC generated several forward-50 entries in the first half but didn’t convert as accurately as they would have liked. Every goal had to be earned, and it was a testament to the boys’ grit and determination that they continued to push hard to hit the scoreboard all day.

Despite being strong at the coalface and forcing repeat stoppages, SHC2’s surging transitional play ultimately proved too difficult to contain.

Ryan P was outstanding all day in his role as captain, lifting the team with three much-needed goals from the midfield. James A orchestrated much of CBC’s play from half-back, effecting numerous turnovers and regularly shifting lanes to move the ball from defensive 50 to attacking 50. Xavier F was rock-solid, as always, with crucial spoils, intercept marks, and strong rebounding from centre half-back.

CBC will face Trinity College in a mid-week home game on Wednesday of Week 9 (26/6/25). As the final game of the term and coming off a three-day break, CBC will be giving it their all to finish on a high before reloading for the remaining fixtures in Term 3.

Best Players: Ryan P, James A, Xavier F

Mr Aaron Caesarikow
Coach

Middle A Football

CBC 108 defeated Sacred Heart College 34

After a week off, the CBC boys arrived at the game full of energy. In a dominant performance, the Fins displayed tremendous humility and teamwork. A great win for CBC!

Best Players: Christos, Harry, Kiaan

Sacred Heart College 77 defeated CBC 47

The boys played a great brand of good, fair football across all four quarters. The game was close early, but they pulled away late to finish the term with a strong and well-deserved win.

Best Players: Jacob, Leo, Zac

Mr Anthony Disibio and Mr Mitchell Dickeson
Coaches

Year 4/5/6 Football

Scotch College 78 defeated CBC 35

This was a new competition for us, and the boys played incredibly well against tough opposition. We're very proud of how they competed and are looking forward to developing as a playing group and building our junior football culture.

Best Players: Atticus, Liam, Jack

Mr Luke Teakle
Coach

First XI Soccer

St Peter’s College 2 defeated CBC 1

As we walked onto the pitch at Service SA, there was a strong sense of positivity among the group. The warm-up session was lifted by Fabian’s sharp sense of humour, keeping the mood light and bright.

Unfortunately, that good-natured energy didn’t carry over into the game. Saints applied early pressure and scored two goals in the first half, leaving us questioning where things were going wrong. While we had plenty of possession, we struggled to convert our chances.

The half-time talk once again had a positive impact, with the boys coming out fired up for a strong second half. Regrettably, things still didn’t go our way, despite some great efforts from the entire squad. Fabian scored a well-placed penalty late in the match, but it was too little, too late to change the outcome.

Best Players: Fabian, Jalen, Anthony

Mr Marcelo Carrusca
Coach

Third XI Soccer

CBC 3 defeated St Peter’s College 1

A fantastic 3–1 win against St Peter’s College!

The match started with complete dominance. Giuseppe Morelli hit the crossbar within the first five minutes with an outrageous effort from outside the box.

We opened the scoring through a brilliant passage of play from Avenash and Jack Drozd, who set up Isaiah Cristafi to rifle a shot into the bottom left corner from outside the box.

St Peter’s equaliser came from some frustrating defensive lapses.

However, we regained the lead ten minutes later with an almost identical goal – Isaiah Cristafi again firing home from distance to take us into half-time 2–1 up.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with CBC dominating all areas of the pitch.

Fifteen minutes in, Rocco played a sensational through ball to Harry, who chested it down and volleyed it home from outside the box to extend our lead to 3–1.

Best Players: Isaiah, Avenash, Jack

Mr Kwabena Appiah-Kubi
Coach

Year 12 Soccer

St Peter’s College 3 defeated CBC 2

An unfortunate 3–2 loss, despite the boys’ best performance of the season. They showed outstanding composure and teamwork, controlling the play and running the game right to the final whistle. A few missed off-ball decisions proved costly.

CBC played with fairness and focus throughout – qualities that, unfortunately, were not mirrored by the opposition. A proud and spirited display from the team.

Best Players: Sam, Peter, Wajahat

CBC 1 defeated Rostrevor College 0

In a dominant display, the boys secured a well-earned 1–0 victory after countless shots on goal that could have easily blown the margin out. Their relentless attack, slick through balls, and hard running kept the opposition under pressure from start to finish.

Defensively, the team was rock solid, shutting down every counterattack with discipline and grit. Despite the narrow scoreline, the football played was nothing short of sensational: fast, smart, and full of teamwork.

It was brilliant to hear the team song ring out in celebration. An excellent performance across the park that truly deserved a bigger reward on the scoreboard.

Best Players: Emilio, Sam, Stavros

Ms Nicolette Roberts
Coach

Year 11 Soccer

Norwood International High School 5 defeated CBC 2

This was our second time facing Norwood International – and it showed. Our first encounter ended in a tough loss, with several goals conceded from set pieces or general build-up play.

This time, despite having no substitutions available, the boys took a 2–1 lead into half-time after more or less dominating the first 40 minutes.

In the second half, we adopted a more defensive approach, and it took an absolute world-class strike from the opposition’s striker to level the score at 2–2. From there, a few heads dropped, and three more goals were conceded, resulting in a 2–5 loss by full time.

Best Players: Orlando, Joshua, Oliver

Mr John Krashos
Coach

Year 10 Soccer

Glenunga International High School 4 defeated CBC 1

It was a hard-fought match against very tough opposition – a strong and well-drilled team. However, CBC showed glimmers of what they’re capable of, and there’s plenty of potential to build on as the season progresses.

Best Players: Raza, Nivid, Levi

Mr Saketh Sree and Mr Tavish Mackenzie
Coaches

Middle A Soccer

CBC 3 defeated Rostrevor College 2

In the second half, the boys switched off somewhat due to the number of players on the opposition’s team. We didn’t stick to what was discussed before the match or practised at training. Although we came away with the win, it was a bit scrappy.

Best Players: Abuoi, Alex, Hugo

Mr Richard Simmons
Coach

Middle B Soccer

CBC 3 defeated Rostrevor College 1

Rory, the boys, and I knew it was a big game heading into Wednesday’s training – 1st vs 2nd, with both teams undefeated. There was a lot on the line.

It was a tight contest from the outset, with the first half ending 0–0. Things got a bit physical in the second half, but the boys kept their composure, especially Nathan, who battled with an opponent all game. Unlike his counterpart, he stayed humble and played fair, keeping a cool head under pressure.

We went 1–0 down early in the second half, but a penalty opportunity soon followed, bringing us back to 1–1. From there, the momentum shifted, and we pushed on to finish with a 3–1 win.

The boys adapted brilliantly to the five-at-the-back tactic in the final 10 minutes, showing great discipline when it mattered most. They absolutely deserve to be top of the league and remain undefeated. On to next week!

Best Players: Nathan, Ashgar, David

Mr Rory Varrichio and Mr Charlie Campagnolo
Coach

Middle C Soccer

CBC 3 defeated Cardijn College 0

A strong overall performance saw the team secure a 3–0 win. CBC started the game brilliantly, scoring an early goal that set the tone with plenty of possession and numerous chances created.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with more opportunities generated, though the finishing touch proved elusive.

Overall, another solid showing from the Middle C team.

Best Players: Lochie, Silas, Alex

Norwood International High School 4 defeated CBC 0

A tough game against strong opposition, made even harder by a lack of numbers. The players who took the field performed exceptionally well and stayed competitive right up until the final 10 minutes, when tired legs allowed Norwood to score two late goals. A great effort and a strong display of hard work and teamwork from the boys today.

Best Players: Shaye, Johnny, Alex

Mr Luka Dobrovolski
Coach

Middle D Soccer

St Peter’s College 3 defeated CBC 2

The boys put in a great effort and came very close to getting a result from this game. There were three standout performances: Omid, who got on the scoresheet; Jayden, who worked tirelessly pressing the opposition; and Noah, who delivered a brilliant performance in defence.

Best Players: Omid, Jayden, Noah

Mr Alex Centofanti and Mr Antony Arena
Coaches

Year 7A Soccer

CBC 3 drew St Peter’s College 3

The boys fought hard to take a 3–1 lead after going down 1–0, but a solid opposition pushed back against a team playing without any substitutes. A last-minute equaliser was heartbreaking, as the performance certainly deserved more.

Best Players: Francesco, Leo, Josef

Mr Marco Caprioli
Coach

Year 7B Soccer

St Michael’s College 6 defeated CBC 0

I was really pleased with the boys in the first half, as we were only 1–0 down due to an unfortunate penalty decision. We held our defensive shape well, although we did struggle to move the ball up the pitch.

In the second half, we conceded early, which caused heads to drop and led to the team moving away from our ball-playing principles.

There are definitely some positives to take from the first half, and we’ll look to build on those moving forward.

Best Players: Kiyan, Samuel, Nate

CBC 4 defeated Gleeson College 0

The boys showed real desire to play on Saturday, and after a few tough results, it was great to see their motivation hadn’t wavered. They took on board our key focuses – defensive transition and always providing multiple options for teammates. Their communication was strong, and the performance reflected the progress they’ve made throughout the term.

Best Players: Samyar, Lucas, Kiyan

Mr Michael Saccardo and Mr Christian Lacanale
Coaches

Year 5/6 Purple Soccer

CBC 6 defeated Blackfriars Priory School 5

The boys took to the field with the right attitude, working together as a team for the entire game. Their teamwork and effort paid off, and they were thrilled to come away with the win.

Best Players: Alex, Alex, Zach

Mr Isaac Ialeggio and Mr Jack Rawson
Coaches

Year 5/6 White Soccer

St Peter's College 5 defeated CBC 0

The boys played significantly better than in our first match against St Peter’s. They did well to keep the score at 0–2 for three-quarters of the game. Unfortunately, we hit the crossbar early on – had that gone in, the outcome might have been very different.

Best Players: Noah, Max, Oliver

Mr Kristian Kulas
Coach

Year 5 Gold Soccer

Rostrevor College 6 defeated CBC 1

It was a hard-fought game from the boys, with several players missing. Even without any subs, they battled and ran hard for the entire match. We created plenty of chances and were unlucky not to put a few more away.

Best Players: Lucas, Nikolas, Valentino

Blackfriars Priory School 7 defeated CBC 3

A strong finish from the boys against a talented Blackfriars team. We moved the ball better than we have all term and were unlucky not to score more, hitting the post several times. The team’s progression has been clear, especially when compared to the start of the season, a testament to the hard work they’ve put in each week.

Best Players: Nico, Alvaro, Conor

Mr Noah Gazzard
Coach

Year 4 Soccer

Prince Alfred College 7 defeated CBC 2

Friday’s game against PAC ended in an unfortunate 7–2 loss. The boys had a slow start to the first half, conceding a few early goals, but they kept pushing and maintained a positive attitude throughout.

They quickly recognised that PAC were playing a very high defensive line and began to exploit it with balls over the top. One standout moment came when Isaiah, from goals, played a superb long ball to Noah, who took a great touch and finished confidently.

The boys continued to use that tactic for the remainder of the half but couldn’t find the back of the net again. The second half followed a similar pattern – plenty of long balls and attacking intent, but without a final result.

One of the key challenges was the lack of substitutes, meaning the boys had to play five-a-side with no breaks, resulting in heavy fatigue. In contrast, PAC rotated their entire team through substitutions, which gave them a significant physical advantage.

Best Players: Isiah, Noah, Omar

Written by Max Chegwidden, Deklan Cooper-Ndambuki and Matias Guider

St Peter’s College 6 defeated CBC 2

This week, the Year 4s faced St Peter's. From the outset, we defended strongly, with St Peter's applying pressure right from the start. We were fortunate to hold them off early thanks to some fantastic saves from Maxwell in the first half, supported by a solid team effort in the second.

After going 4–0 down in the second half, the boys responded with two quick goals from Maxwell. Unfortunately, the game ended in a 6–2 loss, but the players gave everything on the pitch and were unlucky not to score more in the latter stages.

Best Players: Taylor, Noah, Maxwell

Written by Matias Guider

St Peter’s College 7 defeated CBC 1

The Year 4s went down 7–1 to St Peter’s on Friday. Once again, like last week, we had minimal players and no rotating subs, which meant the boys were out of energy by the end of both halves.

Despite the result, the team put in a strong performance. Most of the goals conceded came from transitional play, which was a key area of struggle. However, both goalkeepers had outstanding games, making some excellent saves. We were unlucky not to score more, with several shots just not finding the back of the net.

Best Players: Isaiah, Tom, Taylor

Written by Deklan Cooper-Ndambuki

Open A Table Tennis

CBC 14 defeated Pembroke School 6

As a coach, I found these games both insightful and interesting. While the overall score was acceptable, I observed areas where specific players can improve.

Archie and Nikkos worked well together, showing strong collaboration to overcome their opponents. Sparsh, despite being exhausted from camp, delivered what was arguably his best performance to date.

Olly had some difficulty with concentration, but in the final set of his last game, his focus and determination shone through. He made several well-planned and well-placed shots. Although he ultimately lost the match, I was genuinely impressed by his progress.

Ethan used his games as an opportunity to implement the skills taught by Chris, which proved effective.

In conclusion, the team is growing steadily, with many players on the verge of breaking through, just moments away from their chrysalis.

Best Players: Ollie, Sparsh, Ethan

St Peter’s College 14 defeated CBC 6

An absolutely spectacular showdown between the top two teams in the Open A2 division! Both sides entered the match undefeated, which admittedly made me a little nervous, and the students felt the tension too.

Despite what the final score may suggest, the match was full of hard-fought contests. Seven games went all the way to the fifth set, highlighting just how close and competitive it was. Olly was arguably the only player to win his singles with complete confidence. Archie faced incredibly strong opponents and impressed with his composure and persistence throughout. Nikkos held his ground and played with admirable intensity and vigour. Ethan successfully implemented techniques taught by Chris, landing shots his opponents simply couldn't return.

This was, by far, the most impressive display of table tennis we’ve seen all season. I can confidently say the students left everything on the table. It was the most exhilarating match I’ve watched in a long time, and the players clearly enjoyed it – it's rare to find competition at this level in the division.

Was there anything we could have done to win?

This is an important question to ask when facing a loss, in order to grow. Doubles continues to be a rough patch, particularly in matches against St Peter’s. It's not a matter of lacking technique – rather, it seems strategy is the weaker point. Controlling the pace, planning shots before the bounce, and reading the opponent’s movements are areas for growth. With some fine-tuning, particularly in the lower half of the team, there's no doubt we can come back stronger.

Best Players: Hanson, Tristian, Jay

Mr Aaqil Azeez
Coach

Middle A Table Tennis

CBC 15 defeated St Peter’s College 5

With Chris unavailable, the team was in my hands, giving me the opportunity to observe them more closely for the first time. Hanson and Tristan stood out as exceptional players for this level of competition, making incredible shots, taking the offensive, and dominating their games. I was genuinely impressed by the scores they achieved and the effort they put in – they all worked incredibly hard.

It was also fantastic to see the Open A students spectating and supporting the Middle A players. Their encouragement created a positive and uplifting atmosphere that truly reflected the spirit of the team.

Best Players: Ethan, Archie, Olly

Mr Aaqil Azeez
Coach