Congratulating Westbourne’s Sports Achievers

Huge accolades to go to some of our recent achievers on the sports field. Mikaela Minns (11S) was selected to represent Victoria in the 17&U National Netball Titles held from 18-24 April in Hobart. The Victorian team played each other state in the preliminary rounds throughout the week and made it to the semi-final on Saturday against South Australia. They won the semi-final and went onto play in the Grand Final against NSW and lost by 3-points in a close fought final. As a result of her performances at this carnival Mikaela was selected into the Australian 17&U National Netball Squad. The squad will fly to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra for a training camp over the school holidays in July.

Over the recent Easter school holidays, Caitlin Hoy (10S) was invited to an Australian Youth Women’s baseball camp in Adelaide from 16-20 April.  The current Australian Emeralds Manager Jason Pospishil led the coaching team and there were thirty-three high level U16 female baseball players from all over Australia who participated in athlete testing, training, workshops and games as part of a camp and competition format. Caitlin received the Spirit of the Game award for the camp after displaying the best spirit and respect for the game in the eyes of the coaching staff.