Cross Country

Congratulations to (Morgan McDonald 11/MO) who won the U18 Australian Cross Country Championships in Adelaide on Saturday 25 August. He battled against adverse conditions and came out the other side 12 seconds clear of his closest rival, a young boy from Tasmania who won the World All Schools Cross Country (Under 18s).

Football

The 1st XI went down in the final of the CIS Cup game on Tuesday 28 August to St Pius. After a scoreless game in regular time the game went into extra time where a result couldn’t be determined. The boys were then in a situation where penalties would decide the winner. St Pius was able to convert, and took out the penalty shoot out 4-2.

Well done to all boys who represented the Newington 1st XI during the CIS Cup.

Photo courtesy of Zeljko Bedic. For more photos from the night, please see the Photo Gallery below.

Rugby

In an outstanding rugby contest the Newington 1st XV were able to overcome a gallant and determined Shore 1st XV in one of the most absorbing GPS rugby games seen at Stanmore. Needing to win to secure at worst a joint premiership, Newington came up against a Shore 1st XV willing to take the game to their more fancied opponents. Shore opened the scoring with a try, before Newington responded with two tries by hooker David Vea (12/MA) and No 8. Lachlan Cannell (12/FL). Just before half time Shore scored a smart try down the blind side and took a 14-10 lead into half time. Unfortunately, inspirational Newington front rower (Oscar Pryor Lees 12/MA) injured his knee in the first half and would not return for the second half.

Shore kicked a penalty early in the first half to lead 17-10. Newington Backs—through Matthew Hood (12/ME) and Alex Vlahos (12/MA)—combined to see Alex score in the corner, levelling scores at 17-17. At this point the supporters on the Johnson Bank were gifted with an incredible rainbow framing the game before their eyes, as if a sign of what to come (pictured above: photo courtesy of Robert Scott). Five minutes later (Joey Lussick 11/JN) scored a brilliant individual try to take Newington to a 24-17 lead. Shore to their credit scored a very patient try and scores were levelled at 24-24, heading into the final five minutes. An infringement by Shore saw Joey Lussick kick a penalty from the sideline, Newington 27-24 with four minutes remaining. International referee Nigel Owen then sent David Vea to the bin for a professional foul. Shore, sensing an opportunity, mounted wave after wave of attack and the Newington boys were forced to defend their line for 18 phases. Full time saw Newington edge out Shore 27-24.

A great game of schoolboy rugby from both teams, congratulations to the 1st XV teams from Newington and Shore.

Photo courtesy of Kerrie Beever. For more photos from the day, please see the Photo Gallery below.

SUMMER SPORT

Training for summer sports will start Week 9A, Monday September 10 and continue into Week 10B. Any boy who has not registered for a sport needs to see Mr. Dickens in the Sports Dept. immediately.