Radford's First XI through to the final

By Mr Wally Wright, Head of Cricket

After going down to the Wests in the Colts Division 1 T20 final earlier in the season, the First XI team was keen for revenge in the Colts 40-over semi-final last week.

Wests won the toss and elected to bat. After some bowling from Luke Davis (1 for 9 off 7 overs) and Fergus Boorer (1 for 16 off 4 overs), the First XI spinners went to work.

Archie Selmes (4 for 21 off 8 overs) claimed most of the wickets, but he was supported well by Amber Smith (1 for 12 off 3 overs), Calad Woodburn (1 for 8 off 7.2 overs) and Vihaan Vikramadithyan (1 for 4 off 5 overs). Accurate bowling combined with some sharp catches by Calad Woodburn and Ishaan Khan meant the First XI was able to bowl Wests out for 85.

Opening batter, Raunit Singh, balanced power with poise throughout the run-chase, scoring 45 off 78 balls. The First XI chased down the target in 25.2 overs.

The First XI will now play Marist College in the grand final on Monday, 10 March.

This weekend, the Hawks (Stage 2, Division 3) and Kites (Stage 3, Division 1) play in the semi-finals. The Eagles (Girls Stage 2) still have a chance of playing in the semi-finals next week if they can win their final round game tonight.

Upcoming School Sport ACT Team Trials

18&U SSACT, 12&U and 13&O Golf Championships (including Years 11 & 12)

Date: Monday, 31 March 2025
Location: Fairbairn Golf Club, 53 Laverton Avenue, Fairbairn ACT 2609
Entry requirements: Players must have a handicap and their own equipment.
Closing date: 26 March 2025

• This event is used as a selection mechanism for 2025 School Sport Australia Golf Championships.
• All students who wish to be considered for selection in the SSACT golf teams must also register via the SSACT website and pay the processing fee. The U18 team will be selected soon after this event. The U12 team will be selected mid-year.
• Please email CCSports@radford.act.edu.au if you would like an entry form.

Please note

• Radford students who choose to take part in SSACT team trials are to follow the registration process for the respective sports trials. The majority of SSACT trials are conducted after school hours, however, if the trial does take place during the school day, it is the responsibility of the parent or carer to notify the College of their child’s absence and provide supervision.
• If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent or carer to follow the normal College absence processes.

SSACT Scholarship Fund

The SSACT Scholarship Fund is open and available for students who have been selected in a SSACT representative team and are required to travel interstate to compete at the respective School Sport Australia National Championships.

More information on the Scholarship Fund and its criteria can be found here.

Successful applicants will receive a $500 deduction from their team fees during the payment phase of the team preparation process. The approval process can be quite quick once the student is selected and once the criteria are deemed as a 'circumstantial hardship', e.g. multiple children from the same family making teams in a close timeframe.

Scholarship applications are to be submitted to eo@schoolsportact.org.au.