The 2024 Year 7 Challenge Cup has officially begun at Magdalene Catholic College, sparking excitement and house pride across the campus. Year 7 students have enthusiastically taken to the fields, courts, and pitches to represent their houses in various sports, including Basketball, Netball, OzTag, Touch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Soccer. With the first two weeks complete, students have demonstrated both skill and spirit as they compete in the name of house glory.

In Week 1, Dunne boys set the tone in Ultimate Frisbee, securing a strong 19-10 victory over Moore. The Touch Football game saw the Hogan girls triumph over Moore with a score of 10-5, showcasing impressive teamwork. Over on the OzTag field, the Hogan boys also came out on top, defeating Patrician 12-8. The girls’ Netball match between Chisholm and Bruchhauser was a hard-fought game, with Bruchhauser emerging victorious, 8-4. In Basketball, the Bruchhauser boys dominated, beating Chisholm 54-17. The Sedgwick girls shone in Soccer with a decisive 15-4 win over Patrician, while in Volleyball, the Dunne girls narrowly bested the Sedgwick boys, winning 21-17.

Week 2 brought even more intense competition and close results. The Hogan boys extended their winning streak in Basketball, scoring a remarkable 52-2 win against Dunne. The Patrician girls faced Bruchhauser in OzTag, edging out a 12-11 victory in a close game. Meanwhile, the Moore boys took control on the Soccer field, defeating Sedgwick 9-1. The Patrician boys showcased their Touch Football skills with a narrow 10-9 win over Bruchhauser. Ultimate Frisbee fans were treated to an exciting match between the Chisholm and Sedgwick girls, which ended in a rare 24-all draw. In Netball, the Hogan girls displayed their prowess with a convincing 28-10 win over Dunne, and in Volleyball, the Moore girls claimed victory over the Chisholm boys.

The Year 7 Challenge Cup is off to a thrilling start, with students showing exemplary sportsmanship and competitive spirit. As the tournament progresses, all eyes are on the next round of matchups as each house battles it out for the prestigious title. Stay tuned to see which house will emerge victorious in this year’s Challenge Cup!

Week 1 MVP's

Jordan Maembe - Ultimate Frisbee

Addison Agius - Touch Football

Matthew Lynch - OzTag

Imogen Whitney - Netball

Leonardo La Tella - Basketball

Lola Payne - Soccer

Amelia Beauchamp - Volleyball

Week 2 MVP's

Aston Muller - Basketball

Troy Smutek - OzTag

Jake Bitacurt - Soccer

Archie Sheehan - Touch Football

Eloise Willamson / Aurora Owen - Ultimate Frisbee

Samantha Preece - Netball

Izabella Chahda / Biance Colusso - Volleyball 

Mrs Krista Harrison