A celebration of girls' cricket at the College

The Stage 3 girls' fixture between the 2 undefeated Radford teams (Ravens and Harriers) was played last Friday night in Page. Whilst it was a fiercely contested game, it also doubled as a celebration of girls' cricket at Radford College.

After losing a few early wickets, the Ravens consolidated when Elyse (Year 10) joined Alia (Year 10) at the crease. The 2 Secondary School students put on an 87-run partnership (Alia 79 not out and Elyse 24 not out) which put the Ravens in a strong position heading into their bowling innings with an imposing score of 5 for 149 to defend.

The Harriers came out blazing in an attempt to get ahead of the run-rate early, but the steady loss of wickets throughout their innings made it difficult for the Harriers to gain momentum with the bat. Kanishka Manikandan (20 not out) and Devri (Year 7) (19) were the standouts for the Harriers in their batting innings while Priya (Year 9) and Sahana (Year 10) picked up 2 wickets apiece for the Ravens.

The final score was Ravens 5 for 149, Harriers 6 for 93. The Ravens victory takes them to the top of the Stage 3 girls' ladder after 4 rounds of the Cricket ACT season.

Many of the girls participating in the game last Friday have recently been involved in, or will be involved in, National Championships in the coming months.

Zoey (Year 5), Akshara (Year 5), Kanishka Manikandan and Tahlia (Year 6) all represented School Sport ACT at the 12 & Under National Championships in Ballarat last month.

Elyse (Year 10), Sahana (Year 10), Priya (Year 9) and Zoe (Year 8) will represent Cricket ACT in the Under 16 National Championships in January, while Alia (Year 10) will represent Cricket ACT in the Under 19 team in Newcastle in December.

Fittingly, College Captain, Amber (Year 12), was at the game on Friday night supporting the girls. It can’t be overstated how much Amber has impacted the growth of girl’s cricket at Radford College. Amber, who will also represent Cricket ACT at the Under 19 National Championships, has played in the College’s First XI for the last 4 years, and has been an exceptional role model for female cricketers both on and off the field.

Collegians Grace Kuchlmayr and Mia Phelps, who both still play ACT Premier Cricket, have also played a significant role as coaches and role models over the last few seasons.

On Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January, there will be a free girls' clinic in the Boorer Family Cricket Centre from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for any current or potential female cricketers.

As legendary educator, Sir Ken Robinson, said, 'Life is your talents discovered', so if you would like to give cricket a try, please express your interest in attending the clinic by contacting Radford's Head of Cricket, Mr Wally Wright via email.

Year 4 futsal team makes Radford proud in Queensland

The Year 4 U11 boys' team proudly represented Radford College at the ‘Champions of Champions’ futsal tournament held at Cornubia Park, Queensland, from 6 to 8 November. Throughout the competition, the team embodied our school values, playing with honesty, supporting one another, and showing great sportsmanship in every match.

The opening match saw Radford face a talented and well-coached team from Peregian Beach College. Despite a challenging first half, with Radford trailing 5–1, the boys responded with determination and teamwork. With gritty goalkeeping from Luca, savvy defence from Raphael, and tactical shooting from Elliott, the team fought back strongly in the second half to close the gap (10–4). While the result didn’t go their way, the boys were able to hold their heads high with their performance in the second half.

Carrying that renewed confidence forward, Radford played their second match with composure, securing a resounding victory against the eventual tournament winners, Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS). After trailing 2–1 at halftime, the boys worked selflessly as a team, sharing the ball and celebrating each other’s success. Lachlan set the tone early in the second half, scoring a quick goal to even the match, before a late flurry of Radford goals pushed them in front. Ollie put the icing on the cake, scoring in the 39^th minute to seal the victory for Radford. Riley's outstanding goalkeeping ensured no goals were conceded in the second half.

The team’s final pool game against Somerset was another thrilling contest, ending in a 6-all draw. Max demonstrated smart ‘heads up’ play, creating one of the goals of the tournament, turning a defensive steal into a superb assist for Isaac. Billy then stepped up in the second half with a brilliant hat-trick. A late Somerset goal evened the score in the 40^th minute.

Radford advanced to the quarter final, facing fellow ACT team St Matthew’s Primary School in what became the ‘Battle of the Capital.’ Both teams traded goals in an exciting, hard-fought match, with Radford narrowly defeated 8–7 after a late St Matthew’s strike. The boys left everything on the court, demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and determination throughout.

A special congratulations to Ollie, who was selected in the ‘Champions of Champions’ All-Star Squad, a testament to his skill and effort across the tournament.

A big thank you to Coach Scott Jackson and all the parents who took time away from their busy schedules to travel and support the team, along with Radford College teacher and manager, Mr Dylan Hunt. Without all their dedication and effort, opportunities like this would not be possible for our students.

The Year 4 futsal team should be incredibly proud of their performance. Well done, Radford!

Triathlon and aquathlon opportunities

School Sport ACT is excited to announce that triathlon and aquathlon are back for 2026, offering students aged 11–19 years the chance to represent the ACT at the School Sport Australia Championships held in Runaway Bay Performance Centre, Gold Coast from 16 to 20 March 2026!

After 5 years away from the School Sport stage, this is a fantastic opportunity for ACT students with a swimming, running, or multi-sport background to get involved – and possibly uncover the next Matt Hauser (current World Champion from Australia), who began his journey at the same event!

Pathway to selection

Athletes have 2 ways to qualify for the ACT team:

1. Teaser Triathlon – Sunday 23 November, Stromlo Forest Park 7:00 am to 9:00 am (Register & Event Info)
2. Selection Trials – Wednesday 26 November, Stromlo Forest Park 7:00 am to 8:30 am (Register & Event Info)

• Run: 6:45 am warm-up, 7:00 am 1km TT, 7:15 am 400m TT
• Swim: 7:30 am warm-up, 7:45 am start
  • 400 m TT – 16–19 years
  • 200 m TT – 14–15 years
  • 100 m TT – 11–13 years

Please note students must register on the School Sport ACT Website to be considered for selection.