Football

When the Football draw was released and we had Ipswich Grammar School away for the opening fixture, there was some cause for concern. They are a tough team to play, especially on their home turf. Even more so with the emotions of the COVID delayed fixture of last season still lingering.

The 1^st XI game was a fantastic start to the 2021 GPS Football season, and we prevailed with a resounding 6-1 win. We lost nine Year 12s from last season’s squad, giving new players an opportunity this season.

As expected, the game started at a cracking pace. We settled first and took a deserved early lead through Will Dent to concede a goal a minute later. But it wasn’t too long before Dent struck again. At the other end, Will Harris was enormous in goal and a brave dive at the feet on an onrushing opponent was a gamechanger, with the score at 2-1. Dent closed out the half with another goal, leaving the score 3-1 at half time.

The half time break was a good chance to take a breath, settle the nerves and re-focus. We took control of the game in the second half. Rory Scott and James Murphy dominated the midfield and our defence dealt comfortably with any attack IGS could muster. Debutante Luca Damianakis made it four with a composed finish before Rhys Gray scored an excellent individual goal. The scoring finished as it started with Will Dent notching his fourth goal.

The team last season set a high bar. The performance on Saturday went a good way to achieve that height. The trick now, as always, is to back it up this Saturday at Tennyson against State High. 

Tennis

Round 1

The first round of the GPS Tennis season saw Terrace up against Ipswich Grammar School in both home and away fixtures. Out of the 22 matches competed between the two schools, Terrace won 20, which is an outstanding result. The 1^st IV won one of the most thrilling contests in recent years, with both teams evenly competing. In the end, Terrace was victorious by the closest of margins 4/9/88 defeating IGS 4/9/80. Congratulations to Tennis Captain Dominic Anderson, who led his team to victory showing strong composure on the court when it mattered most. Congratulations also to our youngest Terracians who debuted on-court representing Terrace Tennis and all other age groups who showed strong sportsmanship and pride in Round 1. This Saturday, our focus turns to matches against Brisbane State High School.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students who have excelled in their sporting fields.

Track and Field

Blake Russell (Year 9) competed in the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney from 12–14 April. He competed in the Under 15 Men's age group in the 100 metres, 200 metres and the long jump.

His results were as follows:

• 100 metre - 9^th overall - 11.83 seconds
• 200 metres - 7^th overall - 23.64 (PB)
• Long jump - 5^th overall - 5.69 metres

Swimming 

George Williamson (Year 12), Max Pilgrim (Year 10) and Jayden Condon (Year 9) competed at the National Age Swimming Championships at the Gold Coast in April.

George Williamson

• 1500m Free – 4^th 16.14.59
• 400m Free – 3^rd 4.03.98
• 800m Free – 3^rd 8.29.33

Max Pilgrim

• 1500m Free – 8^th 16.42.39

Jayden Condon

• 800m Free – 7^th 8.56.82