Congratulations go to the Sacred Heart senior footballers (complemented by several Year 9/10 students) for their gallant win over Loreto, Ballarat at GMHBA Stadium on Tuesday. In a fierce game, Sacred Heart prevailed by 11 points with outstanding contributions from Year 9 student Mekah Morrissey (who won the medal for best afield), Rhiarn Shaw (3 goals), prolific midfielder Charlotte Simpson and dashing defender Lizzie Dowling.

In an exceptionally high standard game, the girls played with great spirit, outstanding sportsmanship and grace. They lived up to the aims of the Respect Cup and were great role models for their sport.

Many thanks to all the staff behind the scenes at St Joseph's, St Pat's, Loreto and Sacred Heart - especially Bianca Cheever, Josh Todd, Michelle Abbott, Marcelle Korth, Cath Gulli, Meg Saxon and Scarlett Hocking - who helped make the event possible. A large crowd stayed on to watch the girls after the boys game where St Joseph's went down to St Pat's by 38 points.

We look forward to competing in this annual event for many years to come.

The Scores:

SHC 1.0, 2.3, 3.5, 5.5 (35) def.
Loreto 1.0, 1.2, 3.5, 3.6 (24)
Goalkickers - Rhiarn Shaw 3, Charlotte Simpson 2
Best Players - Mekah Morrissey, Rhiarn Shaw, Charlotte Simpson, Lizzie Dowling, Mia Van Dyke, Jess Kelly, Ellie McCoy, Emma Badrock, Allegra Lloyd, Laura McAsey, Imogen Castle, Leila Owens

The Team:

Emily Perrett Indianna Jenkins Abby Costa Jessica Kelly Elizabeth Dowling Kiah Williams

Eliza Thiele Emma Badrock Charlotte Simpson Tamara Sferco Mekah Morrissy

Mia Van Dyke Georgia Douglas Allegra Lloyd Madeleine Curran Rhiarn Shaw

Sophie Mahar Leila Owens Ella Rayson Mia Tucker Lily McKane Ellie McCoy Heike Paape-Silva

Tamykah Brown Hannah Glover Eve Davalga Laura McAsey Lila Richard Imogen Castle

Senior Coach - Anthony Petkovic