1) As the season draws to a close, we take a moment to acknowledge the dedication, class, and competitive spirit shown by Riverview basketball’s coaches. Our coaches routinely lead with great behaviors and respect for the game, and are pound for pound the most compliant in the GPS. A huge thanks to all our incredible coaches for guiding the program with passion and class.

2) Farewell & Good Luck to Our Year 12s

To the Year 12s playing their final games this week—thank you for your contributions to Riverview basketball. You compete with effort, and commitment, and we wish you the very best in your upcoming exams. Don’t be a stranger to Riverview basketball!

3) Spotlight on the 10ths – The Indomitable Eight

A special shoutout to Oscar, Patrick, Josh, Michael, Cameron, Kaelan, Ollie, and Max. This group has built their success on depth, chemistry, and relentless team play. A fitting final game for a squad that has been rock-solid all season under the leadership of the resilient Gabe de Haast. Well done boys.

4) 3rd V – The Definition of Class & Grit

A team that has set the standard for hard work and high-level performance. The 3rds have been as classy as they come, consistently playing for each other and showing the kind of team spirit we love to see. For players like Angus Martinez, this week presents the opportunity to secure a second consecutive undefeated season. To Coaches Mr. Moore and Tim Ross, well done leading the way with such fun and commitment, and to Browney, Zac, Charlie, Angus, Henry, Munners, Charles, Seb, and Hamish—one more to go, finish the job!

5) State Representation – Bol & Bailey Ready for Battle

A huge good luck to Bol Diing and Bailey Hanson, who will now shift their focus to the Under-18 National Championships as they prepare to once again represent New South Wales. The boys are primed and ready to take on the country’s best, and we are all incredibly proud of both the players and people they have become.

A final round full of farewells, milestones, and big opportunities—let’s finish strong, Riverview!

16C

Riverview 16Cs travelled to Kings under the constant threat of rain, eager to put in a strong performance. Winning the toss, Riverview opted to bat first on a challenging pitch. Opener Angus Munro (10*) showed great composure in his first season of cricket, holding his ground until drinks. The middle order then took charge, with Harry Thomas (35* off 42) playing a composed knock, finding gaps, and running hard on a slow outfield. Despite the wet conditions and a massive boundary making scoring difficult, Riverview battled hard to reach 4/76 after 20 overs.

With the ball, Riverview started strongly, showcasing energy and discipline in the field. Hugo Collins (1/1 off 2) and Luca Rogers (2/5 off 2) made early inroads, reducing Kings to 3/6 inside four overs. Tom Bredenhann maintained the pressure, sending down 14 dot balls in his spell. However, a determined fourth wicket stand from Kings proved the difference as they chased the target down in 15 overs. A few missed opportunities in the field, including a tough chance at cover for Charlie Vecchio, made all the difference.

Despite the result, it was a pleasure stepping in to coach this group, seeing their enthusiasm, skill development, and strong team spirit. Plenty of positives to take forward as they continue their cricketing journey.

2nd XI

A dominant all-round performance from the 2nd XI saw them register a convincing win against Kings. After a strong start from Monty (29) and Jude (22), Liam McCarthy took control with a superb 71, accelerating the innings in partnership with Archer Mason (26). Their contributions saw Riverview post a formidable 183.

With the ball, Riverview stamped their authority early as Will Bowrey (4/14) ripped through the top order with two wickets in the second over. Daniel (1/8), Rupert (1/8), and Ted (2/19) continued the onslaught, ensuring Kings never gained momentum. The opposition was bundled out for just 67, sealing an emphatic win.

A fantastic team effort, with disciplined batting and ruthless bowling setting the tone for a commanding performance.

12B

Riverview 12Bs faced off against Shore in a tense home fixture, managing to secure another well-earned victory. After losing the toss and being sent in on a tough batting wicket, Riverview found themselves in early trouble at 3/10. However, the middle order steadied the innings, with Louis Caldwell (5 off 13), James Rich (17* off 19), and James Spalding (7* off 22) showing great resilience. A quirky yet fortuitous retirement from Zac Browne, following a painful "toe-crusher," provided a much-needed spark, helping Riverview reach 66 from 16 overs.

Defending a modest total, Hugh Carpenter (2/2 off 2) struck early, keeping Shore on the back foot. The fielding unit remained sharp, restricting runs effectively. Oli Jacka (1/5 off 2) capitalised on the swinging conditions, while Ed Byrne held his nerve in a pressure-filled final over. Two dramatic runouts sealed a thrilling win for Riverview, demonstrating the team’s composure in crunch moments.

A fantastic all-round effort in tricky conditions, the 12Bs continue to showcase resilience, teamwork, and a hunger for victory.

1st XI

Riverview batted first, posting a hard-fought total of 152 in 48 overs. The innings was anchored by a determined knock from Sam Dillon, who showed grit and patience at the top of the order with a well-constructed 33. However, with wickets falling at regular intervals, building momentum proved challenging.

Amidst the pressure, Darcy Feilen played a crucial role, guiding the innings with a mature and unbeaten 60*. His composure and ability to absorb pressure ensured Riverview reached a competitive total.

Defending 152, the bowling unit delivered a disciplined and well-executed performance, restricting Sydney Boys High to 112. Will Spora led the attack with an impressive 3/17 from his 7 overs, applying constant pressure. Angus King and Sam Dillon chipped in with two wickets each, while Angus Tesoriero sealed the victory with a superb spell of 3/20 in 7 overs. It was a well-rounded team effort, showcasing resilience with both bat and ball.

I was extremely proud of our squad. As far as handicaps go it was the best team we have ever fielded with 3 single-figure players. Despite this, the competition was also the best it has ever been and our placing down the ladder was not unexpected.

The Riverview team were: Ronan Daly ©; Joshua McKenzie; Ben Vaz; Max Lutowski; Ted Madigan; James Armour and Charlie Brown. With just Ronan and James in Year 12 the squad is in great shape to be very competitive next year.

As convenor of the Interschool Competition for 20 years I am very happy to be stepping down at a time when the competition is in such great shape. I would like to thank all the other school convenors for their support over the years.

This Saturday the 2nd and final round of the School Championships takes place at Lane Cove country Club. I wish all the players the best of luck.

A special shoutout to our fastest rider at Thredbo Interschools, Samson Richards (Year 10) . Samson joined us this year as a quiet achiever—humble, polite, and never one to boast. It was a fantastic surprise to see him come out as the fastest rider in our team, even surpassing some of the favourites!

Our seasoned riders— Remy Camus (Year 9), Lucius Pimpini (Year 11), Ed Shorter (Year 11), and Caius White (Year 11) —also posted impressive times, showing real consistency and helping Riverview secure valuable points.

We had a couple of first-time Thredbo riders this year as well— William Eckermann (Year 11) and William Turnbull (Year 9) . Congratulations to both on surviving the mountain; that in itself is an incredible achievement!

To the rest of the Thredbo team, you were brilliant—I hope you all enjoyed your time on the mountain.

For full results from the Interschools event, you can visit: [ Boost Mobile Australian MTB Interschools Results ]

I’d also like to give a huge thank you to some key people who made this season possible:

Enjoy your winter sports, and I’ll see you all again for the summer season 25/26! 😊

This week at the Junior Regatta, the races are seeded based on the season’s results to date. With the competition very close for the Junior Pointscore between ourselves and Shore, the final result will come down to which school performs best on the day.

The AAGPS Senior Regatta last weekend was held on the Nepean River and was a non-point score regatta for the Senior Pointscore, which Riverview has already won. The GPS Fours and the Year 10. 1 and 10.2 crews won their races with the others opting to train rather than race.

Recent Results:

Current GPS 3 Rankings:

1st defeat SBHS 6.5-2.5

Riverview 1sts men's tennis improved their record on Saturday as they downed Sydney Boys High away.

Playing at No. 1 doubles, Year 9 Xander Crabb and Year 11 Jack Hamer set the tone for the day with a dominating victory before Year 11 Matt Lee and Year 10 Archie McCormack at No . 2 doubles followed suit with a closely contested 7-5, 7-5 victory. No. 3 doubles involved Year 12s Ethan Nandlal and Jake Hardwick who went the distance with an enthralling third set super tiebreaker with our boys ultimately falling 6-1, 1-6, 10-12 after a long match rife with momentum shifts.

Riverview didn't let up though the boys were quick to secure four of six singles matches en route to a 6.5-2.5 overall score. Our top two boys Jack Hamer and Xander Crabb were first off the court with straight forward victories 6-0, 7-6 & 6-0, 6-2 respectively. Archie McCormack finished just minutes later falling at #4 singles 7-5, 6-3. The boys needed just one more match to secure victory on the day and it was Ethan Nandlal at #6 singles and playing up from 2nds who clinched for Riverview after another long three set exchange 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

Matt Lee soon after made the score 6-2 over all with a quick win at No. 4 singles. Final match saw captain Jake Hardwick in another three-set thriller until the match was unfortunately abandoned due to time thus splitting the remaining points between both teams.

Next week will see our final fixture of season against Scots College. The boys have made some significant improvements to all areas of their game this season and will look to leave it all out there next week and finish as high in the final ladder as possible.

2nd’s Tennis Lost 4-5

In a very tight affair, the 2nds tennis fell at the final hurdle losing the penultimate match to lose the tie 4 matches to 5.

Congratulations to Tim Dean for his 2nd’s tennis debut. Tim secured a vital point in the doubles teaming with Zion for a super tiebreak win.

Zion Sharman player of the day winning both singles and doubles which was just reward for a great week of hard training and extra sessions.

Sam Young and Henry Salter produced great levels of tennis and were too strong for their SBHS counter parts.

3rd Tennis Lost

1/20 - 5/31

Alastair was the standout player today. Winning his singles match comfortably 6-1, he showed huge improvements in capitalising on his opponents’ weaknesses, showing great patience in building his points. A well-played, smart game Alastair!! Jack narrowly lost singles 8-6 in his tie break, as did Charles R. Despite SBHS winning all doubles, our players all put it out there for singles, showing improvements in their consistency but unable to match the consistently high standard of service games by High.

4th Tennis Lost

0/8 - 6/36

Henry, Hunter and Harry stepped up today to cover all doubles and singles matches. Whilst we had no wins, it provided great match experience for the boys and all showing competitiveness and sportsmanship.

5th Tennis Lost

1/21 - 5/34
Hamish and Aiden missed some deuce points to convert games as did Ben and John, both doubles pairs missing out 4-6. Aiden couldn't get over the line in singles but played his best singles match this year. John showing his great competitiveness pushing his hard serving opponent to several sudden death games. Ben dug deep to find a way to close out with win, opening the court to drive the ball deep.

6th Tennis Lost

2/22 - 4/32
Walter and Alex T played a solid doubles game, to outsmart and outplay their opponents. Walter’s slice was on point today, creating opportunities for Alex to close it out at the net. Well, played boys!! Alex narrowly losing his singles tie break but playing some excellent groundstrokes and forcing the errors. Walter again used his slice to bring his opponent in to then lobby him and send him back. Overall , Charlie S had a great singles win, staying in the point and grinding it out. It was not Eddie's day, but he played well, his opponent was better on the day.

16s Tennis

It was a tough, yet improved weekend for our all 16’s teams , with both the A and B squads going down 4-2 in closely contested matches. While the results weren’t in our favour, there were plenty of positives to take away, along with valuable lessons to sharpen our game moving forward.

Shiv’s strong season continued, securing another well-earned win. His improved game awareness and tactical adaptability allowed him to take control of the match, and his more driven approach was evident in the way he fought for every point. Across the team, we need to bring that same level of intensity—greater hustle and urgency in crucial moments will be key to flipping these close matches in our favour. Geodes congrats on another well-earned victory—great work.

The B team’s matchup was about as tight as it gets, with two tiebreaks ultimately deciding the outcome. Unfortunately, neither went our way, but the match could have easily swung in our favour. This was a reminder of the importance of staying fully focused until the very last point—avoiding overconfidence and maintaining composure throughout the match can be the difference in high-pressure moments. Multiple matches were in our hands at some point, frustrating not to get the win.

Well, done to everyone in the A/B teams for maintaining composure and sportsmanship in the face of some questionable line calls and behaviour from the opposition. It’s easy to get frustrated in those situations, but the team held its standards and didn’t stoop to poor etiquette. Playing the game the right way is just as important as playing it well, and that integrity will serve you in every aspect of life in the long run.

Both the C and D teams had solid performances, showing plenty of positives while also identifying areas to improve. There was strong effort across the board, and flashes of excellent play. Continuing to work on consistency, decision-making, and mental resilience will help turn good performances into more wins.

Well, done to everyone for maintaining composure and sportsmanship in the face of some questionable line calls and behaviour from the opposition. It’s easy to get frustrated in those situations, but the team held its standards and didn’t stoop to poor etiquette. Playing the game, the right way is just as important as playing it well, and that integrity will serve you in every aspect of life in the long run.

Let’s use this as motivation going into our final game of the season at home and give it our best to triumph against Scots.

15s Tennis

15A 3-3 Draw

Xavier S and Liam F carried the team winning both singles and doubles. Liam dug deep taking his singles to a 5-5 tiebreak and eventually sealing the match with a 7-5 victory.

14s Tennis

14A 4-2 WIN

The boys set up the victory with great teamwork combining very well to win both doubles matches. The extra volley work certainly paid off and it was fantastic to see the boys crossing and looking to finish points at the net. Strong singles wins by Will Rees and Jake R sealed the tie.

14B 2-4 loss

Very close matches with lots of long sets. JJ Adam went down in a tiebreak before Marcello turned the tables winning his match in a tiebreak. Will Carney was too consistent for his opponent and added a great singles win to his tally. Unfortunately, the boys’ doubles let them down and that will be a big focus this week on the practice courts.

13s Tennis

13A 3-3 Draw

Great teamwork in the doubles helped the boys snatch a 3-3 draw against SBHS.     Pierce and Noah combined brilliantly to control the match for a 6-4 win. Marcus and Benny followed suit also posting a 6-4 win. Marcus was the saviour winning both singles and doubles.

13B 6-0 win

The 13Bs once again were the best performing team of the week. The confidence is growing, and they cruised to a 6 matches to 0 win.

Great performances from Alex Yuan, Valentino, Seb Busco and Jacob Peach. Jacob was the last match to finish and had many of the 2nds tennis boys cheering him on as they waited to start their tie. Jacob’s never say die attitude secured all points for the 13Bs