The Weekly Wrap
Cricket wrap
Round 3
For the second time in as many weeks, it was only the 1st XI who competed in Round 3. Unprepared wickets and waterlogged fields across all GPS schools resulted in another abandoned weekend of cricket for the majority of the program. The weather is one of the uncontrollable factors in the game. While frustrating for all involved, it is a reminder to all players to make the most of the opportunities they have to train and play, and to soak up the remaining experiences left in the Cricket program for Term 1.
The 1st XI match was reduced to an 18 over fixture following a lengthy rain delay. Terrace bounced back from their Round 2 defeat to put in a spirited performance to claim a bonus point win. All members of the team contributed significantly to the win and proved their capabilities as a team, with great fight and determination.
It was an encouraging win for Terrace in challenging conditions against a strong outfit and sees them sitting third on the GPS table after three weeks. As the competition begins to take shape after the two rain interrupted weeks, this Saturday's clash against rivals Nudgee on Ross Oval looms as a pivotal match in the season for both sides.
Over the past fortnight, Indoor Cricket sessions have been run to catch up on sessions lost due to rain. Indoor Cricket training/matches aim to give players extra opportunities to play and develop their match awareness with the skills required for indoor matches easily transferrable to the outdoor game. In coming weeks, students will be run through the remainder of the Term 1 Skill Development program as well as working on match elements with their team coach as the program looks to build momentum into the back half of the GPS season.
Excitement surrounds the remaining five rounds of GPS Cricket, with fixtures against traditional rivals Nudgee College and Brisbane Grammar School. There will also be a number of training opportunities for all students, as well as the Terrace Cricket Luncheon (28 February) and rescheduled End of Season Event (14 March), a great way for the Cricket community to close out the 2020 season.
Rowing wrap
In contrast to the rain all week, the regatta hosted hot summer conditions throughout the day. There were a number of standout performances by several Terrace crews who were recognised post-regatta back at Tennyson. Below is the point score for each round of racing. The Head of the River Championship will come down to a few key races, so every race at this stage counts towards setting up a very tight finish on March 14.
Old Boys’ Cup predictor
Round 1 rankings:
- Churchie (105 Points)
- Terrace (87 Points)
- Nudgee (81 Points)
Round 2 rankings:
- Nudgee (93 Points)
- Churchie (89 Points)
- Terrace (88 Points)
Full link to BBC Regatta results here: https://qld.rowingmanager.com/regattas/5007/results .
Swimming wrap
College Swimming Championships Results
Thank you to all the parents and staff involved in running the College Swimming Championships last Friday. Please see the attached document for full results.
We look forward to seeing some more fantastic swims this Friday at the ACGS Carnival at Chandler. This will be the last chance for boys to post a time before the GPS team is announced next week.
Volleyball wrap
Round 2
Terrace had a successful day playing away against TGS in Round 2 of GPS.
Unfortunately, the 1st VI lost to a very talented TGS team, the final score 3-1; there was possibly some complacency from the 1sts, resulting in a valuable lesson learned. Tom Sheehan and Riley Tillotson gave impressive performances, playing with great effort and attitude throughout the game. The 1sts will look to bounce back this weekend against the reigning GPS premiers, BBC.
The program overall had a very successful day, with 15 wins and 7 losses.
The team of the week were the 7As, who put on a serving masterclass against TGS and snagged a 2-0 win.
We look forward to hosting BBC in Round 3 of the GPS competition this Saturday. Please remember to check your notifications on the Terrace App for all information surrounding training and game times, as well as for the BBQ volunteer register.