Equestrian

Over the past fortnight, four talented Scotch Oakburn College students have proudly represented Tasmania in two major national equestrian competitions on the mainland. Ashlea Rees (Year 12) , Meg Kilby (Year 11) , Lucy Johnston (Year 11) , and Zoe Nichols (Year 8) showcased their skills and sportsmanship at the Interschools National Championships in Sydney and the Pony Club National Championships in Werribee, Victoria.

Ashlea, Meg, and Lucy began their journey in Sydney, competing in the prestigious Interschools event. They then travelled south to Werribee, where Zoe joined them for the Pony Club Nationals. The team delivered outstanding performances across a range of disciplines, earning both individual and team accolades.
Highlights from the Pony Club Nationals include:

Zoe Nichols:
Junior Quiz: 1st in the written section (individual) and 3rd in the team section with Tasmania.
Junior Showjumping (80cm): 5th in the Championship round (individual) and 1st in the team section with Tasmania.

Meg Kilby:
Senior Mounted Games Teams: 2nd for Tasmania.
Junior Mounted Games Pairs: 12th overall.

Ashlea Rees:
Senior Mounted Games Teams: 2nd for Tasmania.
Senior Eventing (95cm): 3rd overall.

Lucy Johnston:
Junior Elementary Dressage: 3rd in the 3.1 test, 5th in the 3.2 test, and 5th overall.

In a particularly proud moment, Lucy was awarded the Pony Club Australia Best Achievement by a Rider (13–17 years) at the annual awards dinner, recognising her dedication and success across the competitions. Evie Young, another rising star, was a finalist in the Rider 12 Years and Under category.

These results reflect the riders’ commitment, resilience, and teamwork, and are a testament to the strength of equestrian sport at Scotch Oakburn College. Congratulations to all involved!

Joy Russell
Person-in-Charge of Equestrian

Basketball

 

Brody Wallace (Year 12) and Fergus Stewart (Year 11) have had an exceptional year of basketball.  Announced this week, they have been selected for the Tasmanian U20 squad to play in the National tournament early in 2026.

Brody has averaged just short of 20 point per game in LBA Div1 with Rebels this year, played on a NWBU Championship winning Burnie Tigers team alongside Collegian Joe Chillcott (’14), was selected for Tasmania U20 in a very competitive position, and has been selection in AUSA AAU team to travel the USA early next year.

Fergus has also big numbers in points and rebounds in the LBA Div2 with Devils, emerging into Div1 for a game or two at end of season. He was selected on an Australian rep team and competed at the NBA Basketball School competition in Dubai. He received two Player of the Game Awards and was a Bronze medal winner in this tournament. He represented the SWISHRR Hoops Academy team in a tournament on the mainland and performed well. Fergus has been selected as a reserve player for the Tasmanian U20 team.

Congratualtions to both players on fantastic achievements.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite

Touch Football

 

Congratulations to both our Year 9/10 touch football teams for their outstanding efforts in the regional championships.

Our teams finished in first and third position out of 10 teams.

Thanks to Andrew Nichols and Kate Stokes for supporting the teams and to the all the players. Well done on an excellent team result.

Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite