On Wednesday the 11th of October 12 students from Years 7-9 travelled to Dalton Park in Fairy Meadow to represent St Francis Catholic College in the Wollongong Diocesan Cricket Gala Day. Students competed in four games of cricket, each match consisting of just seven overs per innings. 

It was a slow start to the gala day with opening losses against both Corpus Christi Catholic School and Magadelene Catholic College. In their third game against John Therry Catholic College, however, the team displayed some outstanding batting, reaching a total of 127 runs from just 7 overs. Three students (Rayan N, Harry R and Evan D) batted so well that they reached the maximum amount of runs they were allowed before being automatically retired. The bowling in this match was just as strong and the team managed to dismiss the opposition for just 32 runs.

In the fourth pool match against St Josephs Catholic High School, the team needed to win to keep their finals chances alive. Rayan N again batted fantastically reaching 30 not out, but unfortunately this performance was not enough to get the win in the match.

All students involved showed great sportsmanship and respect for the opposition in all games, which is a credit to them. Well done to the following students who represented the school on the day: Rayan N, Isaiah J, Ojas G, Pranav N, Pritish AR, Asher A, Evan D, Yuvraj K, Harry R, Emmanuel S, Kanishua SG, Ethan T.