Making their mark on the State stage

Tenison Woods College has proved to be a netball powerhouse at the recent School Sport SA Division 1 Netball finals held in Adelaide at the end of last month.

The college travelled to Adelaide with a talented squad comprising of three teams – Year 7/8, Year 9/10 and Open.

Tenison Woods College were the only school in South Australia that played ‘Top 4 Netball Finals’ in all three-year level competitions.

The Year 9/10 team coached by Narelle Ryan took out first place.

They faced Immanuel College, Westminster School, Scotch College and met again with Immanuel College in the grand final, winning 47-38.

The title decider was a high-intensity affair, with the Titans holding a slight advantage over Immanuel College from the minor round.

The game was marked by exceptional defensive pressure and patient ball movement, minimising wasted passes.

The defensive unit in Macca Burke, Emily Denton, Bell Coghlan, Raine Darimaani, and Asha Gysbers, who interchanged throughout the day, came together as a formidable force, creating opportunities that helped build the lead.

The midcourt duo of Maggie Collins and Piper Paul remained focused, bringing the ball down and feeding with precision passing.

The shooting performance was outstanding, with Mischa Human a reliable focal point and Ashlee Dean creating space, both sinking the ball with accuracy. The on and off-court encouragement among teammates was exemplary as they claimed the State Championship.

The Open team, coached by Kaitlin Egan, took out second place, playing Westminster School, St Michael’s College, Scotch College and meeting again with St Michael’s College in the grand final.

The Open grand final against St Michael’s College turned into a thrilling contest with the Titans starting strong, capitalising on brilliant turnovers from defenders Edie Easterby and Ava Collins in the goal circle.

For most of the game, the Titans maintained a slight lead, with Macey Griffith brilliant in goal shooter, shooting with remarkable accuracy.

In the final quarter, the game became even tighter, with both teamsapplying immense pressure. When the final whistle blew, the score was tied, forcing the match into overtime.

After three minutes at each end, the game remained deadlocked, with play continuing until one team was two goals ahead.

In a tense exchange of turnovers, St Michael’s College managed to secure the win.

The Year 7/8 team, coached by Angela Queale, also showed great success securing third place, playing Sacred Heart College and Trinity College with a final rematch against Sacred Heart College.

Despite a slow start in the rematch against Sacred Heart College, the team made a determined comeback to secure a three-goal victory.

Tilly Prouse excelled in wing attack, providing accurate feeds to Harper Braun, while Lacey Hunter and Indi Coghlan worked together seamlessly in a fast-paced goal-scoring effort.

Lola Ferguson’s drive through the centre court was crucial, and Claire Hunter, along with Lily Hackwill, Piper Wardle, and Audrey Galambos successfully contained Sacred Heart’s attack.