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Cricket
Before the start of Term, after a 15-year hiatus, we saw the reintroduction of the Woodroffe Cup, a three-day match between Launceston Grammar (LCGS) and Scotch Oakburn College.
The three-day match concluded in just two days, with an emphatic win by Scotch Oakburn College. The team produced an outstanding performance with the ball from the outset. On Day 1, a superb bowling display saw LCGS dismissed for just 45. Responding with patience and discipline, the team compiled 158 from 92 overs, before LCGS returned to the crease on Day 2, still 113 runs in arrears. An early breakthrough, coupled with consistently tight bowling, saw two wickets fall before lunch.
After the interval, with calm captaincy, disciplined fielding, and a steady rotation of bowlers, the side was rewarded with two further wickets before tea. Persisting with their composed and methodical approach, the team claimed the final wicket with minutes remaining on Day 2, sealing victory, reclaiming the Woodroffe Bat, and recording their first win of the SATIS cricket season.
It was a truly historic occasion.
Ali Foot
Head of Sport
Equestrian
In January, the Scotch Oakburn Equestrian Team, comprising of Lucy Johnston (Year 12), Meg Kilby (Year 12), Aggie Lyne (Year 10), and Evie Young (Year 8), competed in the Tasmanian State Eventing Championships at Quercus Park. On six horses they represented the College in both the Interschools, Combined Training and the Interschools Eventing competitions.
Evie Young and Lucy Johnston had a very successful Saturday, securing the Interschools Combined Training Schools Team Senior Shield, despite harsh conditions and challenging winds. Riding Clearview Royal Zeva, Lucy Johnston delivered an exceptional performance, achieving first place overall in the 80cm Combined Training Competition.
For those competing in Eventing, the competition continued into Sunday, where both Meg Kilby and Aggie Lyne competed in cross-country. Both riders performed brilliantly, successfully completing their rounds and securing the Interschools Eventing Team Senior Trophy for Scotch Oakburn College. Meg Kilby, riding Oceania Hope, achieved first place overall in the Interschools 95cm Eventing competition, while Aggie Lyne, on Tee Jay Frankie, finished in a close third. Aggie Lyne also preformed commendably in the 80cm eventing championships on her horse, Warrawee Top Design.
It was a fantastic weekend of competition and an excellent start to the year for all riders. Every rider achieved an Interschools qualification and are now working towards the goal of heading to Werribee in September to represent Tasmania at the Interschools Nationals.
Lucy Johnston and Meg Kilby
Senior Equestrian Riders
Sailing
Scotch Oakburn sailors Grady Frith (Year 10) and Lucas de Vos (Year 7) have had winning performances, taking home perpetual trophies at the 58th Mirror National titles held in Wynyard from 3-7 January. Grady was a member of the Junior U16 Tasmanian winning crew and Lucas, the Cruiserweight crew. Congratulations to both students on representing the state and on their respective wins.
Rob Basick
Person-in-Charge of Sailing
Images: Ian Dutton Nature and Events Photography
Cycling
Congratulations to Year 11 student Max Woodroffe! Max competed as a part of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport Cycling team at the Queensland Track State Championships, winning Silver in the U19 1km Time Trial. Max also achieved a Personal Best.
Ali Foot
Head of Sport
