John Paul College has claimed the title of champion at a fiercely contested interschool basketball competition.
The school secured the title following a successful run from both its girls’ and boys’ teams during the 2024 season of The Associated Schools (TAS) Basketball Competition.
All six of the girls’ teams won premierships in the first trimester of this year, earning them the champion girls’ title for the competition.
Year 12 team captain Katie said winning felt “amazing”.
“We are a very close team, and we are all very supportive of each other,” she said.
“Everyone plays such a big role in every game, so winning the premiership reflected our teamwork and passion.”
Katie said the TAS competition was “tough”, but the team enjoyed the challenge.
“There is no such thing as an easy win in basketball as it always requires us to bring our best and work as a team,” she said.
“The team was able to manage a really busy schedule so that we could train together.
“It was really important for our team chemistry that we made time for this each week.”
In trimester three of this year, John Paul College’s Second V and Year 7 boys’ teams won premierships.
The Second V team caused quite the upset in the grand final game against St Columban’s, winning 38-35.
The Year 7 team secured their premiership win following an undefeated season and a
30-30 draw in the grand final against St John’s.
It’s the first Basketball Champion School title for the boys since 2017.
Second V captain Eddie said it was amazing to bring the ‘champion’ title back to the John Paul College.
“A win is always the cherry on top of the sundae, but the feeling of working together as a team and knowing we have done our best provides a legacy for not only the team but for the upcoming generations to build upon,” he said.
“A legacy of mateship and teamwork.
Eddie said the competition and rivalry between schools was “always high”.
“Every game matters from the first round to the finals,” he said.
“Starting a game with fire and determination is the key and if we aren’t in that headspace we are faced with an insurmountable challenge.”
The TAS competition is comprised of eight co-educational schools in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
