The Summer of APS Sport

Geelong College students competed with great effort and attitude during the APS Summer Season. Our photographers captured these images of our athletes in action.

The Swimming season culminated in the APS Boys’ and Girls’ Finals nights at MSAC. The girls achieved more than 40 personal best times and there were many notable performances from the boys, who teamed up with Geelong Grammar. Romy Heard, Josh Wilkinson, Sophie Blackford and Grace Harris were picked to represent the APS on the back of their finals results. Meanwhile, our boys’ divers came third (a new College record) and girls’ divers came fifth, with members of both teams competing above their age group. Our Girls’ Tennis 1sts had an outstanding season, finishing second to Wesley College. Under the guidance of coach Evie Ivisic, both experienced and new players gelled together for an exciting season. Their boys’ counterparts had a challenging season – the inexperienced side improved each week and finished with some nailbitingly close fixtures.

The College’s Badminton top team put in a great effort this season to lose just one game – a highlight being defeating Carey Grammar 11 matches to 1, in under an hour. It was a great farewell to the eight Year 12s in the team. The tightknit girls’ badminton team made big strides on the court, crediting their coach Kenneth John for turning their weakness of footwork into their strength. Our young 1st Cricket side was driven to work hard since training began in September 2018, and their efforts paid off with two wins, two draws and some fantastic individual performances. Liam Blackford had an incredible season with the bat and was subsequently picked as an APS representative, while Sam Geary and Josh High were a threatening opening bowling partnership. The College’s three Softball sides enjoyed successful seasons, especially the senior team, which finished with just one loss. Their best game was a 21-1 win against Geelong Grammar School, where Ciara Philpott, Jacinta Padanyi and Laura Ryan were named in the top players. The Junior B team also scored a 21-1 win against Wesley College.

An intensive and positive Rowing season ended with our girls’ and boys’ 1st VIIIs travelling north to compete in the nationals. Highlights included a bronze medal in the U19 Women’s Coxed 4s, comprising Eliza Gross, Lilly Tierney, Amy Thornton, Holly Lazarus and Kate Dowling; and a fifth placing in the Schoolgirls Coxed 8 in their fastest time of the year. Douglass Bell and Will Rees won their Coxless Pair B Final, while our U19 Men’s Coxed 4s narrowly missed out on an A Finals medal.