Interschool Athletics
On the 22nd March, Balaklava High School’s best and most committed athletes descended on Clare High School to compete in Interschool Athletics. Clare, Kapunda, Riverton and Burra made up the opposition on the day.
The majority of students who attended are to be commended for their efforts and commitment on the day, especially those who covered events for ‘sore’ or ‘injured’ athletes on the day or for those who unfortunately, did not take up the opportunity the day provided.
It was pleasing to witness some impressive performances, especially from Matthew Oliver (U15 Boys Age Group Champion) and Jayden Hendry (U16 Boys Age Group Runner Up) who were standouts in their age division. There were numerous other students who won or were placed in individual events, which goes to show that when our school has our full complement of our best athletes, we can match it with anyone. The majority of these students were rewarded with selection in the Lower North Athletics team (Balaklava, Riverton, Burra combined) to compete at SANTOS. Overall, Balaklava High School achieved a third placing behind Clare and Kapunda who had the magic formula of filling each event.
Matthew Oliver (U15 Boys Age Group Champion) & Jayden Hendry (U16 Boys Age Group Runner-Up)
Students selected for Lower North (SANTOS Stadium, Tuesday 9th April)
Tahneil McArdle, Ailisha Saunders, Mel Myers, Hayley Armstrong, Kara Binka, Tiarhn Carpenter, Abbie McArdle, Jed Davis, Matt Mojares, Lachlan Hendry, Matthew Oliver, Cody Redpath, Ryen Michalanney, Jack May, Liam Bigg, Chris Damiani, Cameron Curnow, Tyler Harbrow, Callum Gaze, Jayden Hendry, Matthew Freebairn.