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OLD SCHOLARS VS CURRENT STUDENTS: A SPORTING TRADITION
SPOSA continues to strengthen the bond between our younger Old Scholars and the current student community through exciting sporting competitions, where alumni take on the current First or Open teams. This year saw exciting Football, Tennis and Basketball matches that brought together skill, school spirit and friendly rivalry.
The Girls Opens and Old Scholars Football teams kicked off the series with a high energy match earlier this year, vying for the Fady Ibrahim Cup. After an intense 3-3 draw, the game went into overtime and a nail-biting penalty shootout, where the Opens team eventually triumphed with a 4-2 victory. In March, the Girls Basketball Opens took on the Old Scholars in a spirited, fast-paced match. Despite the Opens’ best efforts, the Old Scholars emerged victorious with a 72-41 win.
The annual David Brown Cup did not disappoint, as the Boys First XI Football Team faced the Old Scholars. Despite a strong push by the students in the second half, the Old Scholars took the win with a 6-4 score.
In August, the Boys First V Basketball team faced the Old Scholars in a long-awaited and closely fought rematch, narrowly losing to the Old Scholars, who secured a narrow 7066 victory.
Tennis rounded out the Old Scholars vs Current Student sporting matches with a doubles tournament involving over 30 teams of students, parents, coaches and Old Scholars. With students from Years 4–12 joining the event, sunny weather and the Tennis PSG firing up a new BBQ at the Lohe Street courts, it was a terrific day of fun and competition.
These events celebrate the lasting heritage and spirit of St Peters, where tradition and community thrive on and off the field. A big thank you to Georgia Smith, Dan Mulligan from St Peters Sports division and all the Old Scholars for organising and participating in these matches!
Article by: Amanda Osborne, Alumni & Archives Officer
