Spectacular night for Radford basketball

By Mr Ryan Kinnane, Head of Basketball

The 2024/25 Junior Open basketball competition wrapped up on Friday, 28 February, with an unforgettable night of intense action at Radford's Collegians Centre. The standout moment of the evening came from the Radford U14 Boys who clinched the grand final victory in dominant fashion. From the tip-off to the final buzzer, Radford's relentless defence stifled their opponents, securing a 63-47 win and capping off an incredible season that only had one loss.

Josh Brinkley led the charge for Radford, topping the scoreboard with 15 points and playing a key role in the team's victory. His performance, along with the hard work and teamwork shown by the entire squad, highlighted what has been a remarkable season for the U14 Raptors.

Radford also enjoyed a successful night overall, winning five out of the six Junior Open games played at the Collegians Centre. This strong showing underscores the competitive spirit and talent within Radford’s Junior Open program.

Please see the full list of results below.

• U12 Boys: Radford 63-55 Stallions
• U14 Boys: Radford 63-47 Rats
• U14 Girls: Radford 49-45 Norths
• U16 Boys: Radford 71-76 Norths
• U19 Boys: Radford 104-42 TSC
• U19 Girls: Radford 69-50 Norths

Congratulations to all players and coaches who competed in the Junior Open competition this summer! We look forward to the Winter Junior Premier League starting next week.

Radford dominates at Oztag grand finals

The 2024/25 Oztag season concluded in spectacular fashion, with six teams progressing to the semi-finals. Three teams made it all the way to the grand finals: U14/15 Girls Titans, U13 Mixed Footy Force and U13 Girls Rebels.

The Girls Titans experienced a grinding encounter with the Bullettes in their grand final. Evenly matched, both teams used their skills, tactics and speed against their opponents. The Radford Titans showed grit and superb teamwork and were crowned the U14/15 Girls champions with a 3-2 win.

The Mixed Footy Force team came up against a tough Tag Titans team. After playing an exceptional semi-final, the Radford team was looking to continue their dominance through tenacious defence and forceful attack. Unfortunately, the Tag Titans proved to be too strong and won 12-1 in the grand final.

In a heart-stopping U13 Girls grand final clash against Daramalan Hawks, the Radford Rebels showed resilience and determination in a game that will be remembered for years to come. At full-time, the scores were locked. After an intense five minutes of extra time, neither team had broken the deadlock. The match then entered drop-off, with only five players per side. Every time Daramalan scored, Radford responded, pushing the game into an incredible 16 sets of play. Finally, the Rebels broke through to score the winning try, securing an unforgettable victory for Radford College!

ACT Junior Rowing Championships

Last weekend, Radford rowers impressed at the ACT Junior Rowing Championships - one of the biggest regattas of the local rowing season. With an early start on Saturday, our crews hit the water with determination and enthusiasm, competing fiercely across the day’s events.

Their outstanding efforts were rewarded with 22 medals - seven gold, nine silver and six bronze - securing Radford’s place at the top of the championship medal tally against nine other schools and clubs from the ACT, NSW and Vic.

Thank you to the Friends of Radford Rowing (FORR) parent group for keeping the team fuelled at the BBQ, and to all the volunteers who helped to run the regatta.

Medals were awarded to the following Radford College crews:

ACT Head of the Lake

Mere hours after a stellar performance at the ACT Junior Rowing Championships, Radford rowers and coxes were back on Lake Burley Griffin for the prestigious ACT Head of the Lake on Sunday, 2 March.

This regatta, featuring 14 schools, is unique in its format, with junior rowers competing in one event and senior rowers in up to two, making for an intense and strategic day of racing.

Radford had a strong presence at Weston Park, with students gathering in preparation for their races and the FORR parent group running a BBQ and drinks stall to support the team.

The event was well attended by VIPs, including Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, and Rowing Australia CEO Sarah Cook OLY. Radford was proudly represented in the VIP race by Captains Amelie Brennan and Josh Miller.

Despite the high temperatures, our rowers delivered another outstanding performance, bringing home 14 medals: 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze.

Medals were awarded to the following Radford crews:

Thank you to our Principal, Mr Christopher Bradbury, coaches, and FORR volunteers for their incredible support across the weekend. Our crews now shift their focus to the NSW Schoolgirls and Schoolboys Head of the River in Penrith this coming weekend.