Sport Report
Basketball
Congratulations to Newington Basketballers, Reed Nottage (11/LE), Jaidyn Goodwin (12/JN), Matur Maluach (11/FL) and Brandon Freire (11/PR) who recently represented NSW All Schools at the National Basketball Championships. At the conclusion of the tournament, Matur and Brandon were selected in the Australian Schools team. Congratulations to all boys on their representation.
Cross Country
Newington Cross Country runners Bailey Habler (7/MO) and Angus Beer (10/ME) both represented NSW at the recent National Cross Country Championships in Tasmania. Both Bailey and Angus came 2nd in their individual events. A fantastic achievement by the boys.
Congratulations to Old Boy Morgan McDonald (ON 2013), who ran for Australia at the recent Athletics World Championships in London in the 5km race, placing 7th in his 5km heat with a time of 13:30 missing out on the final by 0.37. Congratulations Morgan on your magnificent achievement.
Fencing
Congratulations to the following Newington Fencers who have represented the College recently.
Newington took home the bronze medal in the School’s Championships U15’s Foil Championships. Congratulations to the U15’s: Alex McEvoy (9/FL), Joshua Khu (10/JN), Benjamin Diskin (9/MO), and Daniel Blount (9/LE).
Newington again brought home a bronze medal in the School’s Championships U13’s Foil Championships, Congratulations to the U13’s: Lachlan Griffiths (7/KL), Jett Leon (7/ME), Luke Canter (7/JN), and David Upcroft (7/LE).
Last weekend, Jack Murtough-Coombes (11/KL) won the Pioneer Cup and Alex McEvoy (9/FL) was runner up.
Newington fencers also took home the silver in the School’s Championships U15’s Sabre Competition.