Author: ACS Sport

The 2025 ACS All Stars event was held on Wednesday, 3rd September, at Mission Whitten Oval, with more than 250 students and staff in attendance.

This year was particularly special, as St Aloysius College joined the ACS All Stars for the very first time. We were also fortunate to have guest speaker Luke Ball, former professional AFL player with the St Kilda Football Club, share his insights and experiences with the students.

For the first time in the event’s history, every student was recognised for their achievements — a wonderful way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of all participants.

A special thank you goes to Overnewton Anglican College for hosting and for the incredible effort in organising the presenters of the awards: Nathan, Riley, and Ben. We also extend our gratitude to:

• Mr Gerard Houlihan, ACS President and Head of School at St Michael’s Grammar School
• Ms Emily FitzSimmons, Principal of Overnewton Anglican College
• Mr Paul Toney, Deputy Principal of Loyola College
• Ms Teagan Collins, Associate Principal of Westbourne Grammar School
• Mrs Josie Crisara, Principal of Aitken College
• Mr Peter Clague, Principal of St Leonard’s College
• Mr Luke Ball, guest speaker

Congratulations to our 2025 ACS All Stars Captains:

• Badminton – Joshua & Maahi (Westbourne)
• Boys AFL – Noah (Overnewton)
• Boys Basketball – Oskar (Westbourne)
• Boys Futsal – Alexander (Overnewton)
• Boys Hockey – Hudson (Westbourne)
• Boys Soccer – Alexander (Overnewton)
• Boys Softball – George (Westbourne)
• Boys Table Tennis – Jullien (St Leonard’s)
• Boys Tennis – Dimitri (St Michael’s)
• Boys Volleyball – Finn (St Michael’s)
• Cricket – Jake (Loyola)
• Girls AFL – Charlotte (Westbourne)
• Girls Basketball – Sierra (St Leonard’s)
• Girls Futsal – Sophie (Aitken)
• Girls Hockey – Teagan (St Leonard’s)
• Girls Soccer – Charli (St Leonard’s)
• Girls Softball – Violet (Westbourne)
• Girls Table Tennis – Rane (Westbourne)
• Girls Tennis – Sophia (Westbourne)
• Girls Volleyball – Ophelia (St Michael’s)
• Lawn Bowls – Rhys (St Leonard’s)
• Netball – Nina & Isabelle (St Leonard’s)
• Swimming – Abbey (Overnewton) & Owen (Westbourne)

This year’s event also marked a milestone for many students: it was the final All Stars for our Year 12s – thank you for your contribution and leadership – and the first for our Year 10s, who we look forward to seeing continue their journey in the years ahead.

The 2025 ACS Girls Cricket Tournament took place on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at the scenic Albert Park, bringing together teams from Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Loyola College, Overnewton Anglican Community College, St Aloysius College, St Michael’s Grammar School, and Westbourne Grammar School. It was a perfect day for cricket, with clear skies and great spirit all around. Each school showed outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and determination throughout the day, making for a series of exciting and closely contested matches.

Players displayed impressive batting, bowling, and fielding skills, reflecting the hard work and preparation that went into the tournament. The enthusiasm and encouragement from teammates and staff created a supportive and energetic atmosphere, making the event enjoyable for everyone involved.

In a remarkable finish, both teams in the grand final represented Overnewton Anglican Community College, showcasing the school’s depth of talent and commitment to the sport. With this strong performance, Overnewton proudly took home the trophy once again. The day concluded with smiles, applause, and a shared sense of achievement across all schools. The 2025 tournament was a celebration of skill, teamwork, and the growing strength of girls’ cricket within the ACS community.