The annual Senior Sports Awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of our senior athletes

On 28 October, Rosmini College held its annual Senior Sports Awards, celebrating the dedication and achievements of senior athletes. Themed "Honouring everybody who wore the Crest on their Chest," the event featured a retrospective slideshow highlighting the school’s sporting journey since 1963.

Sports Captain Hunter Johns kicked off the evening with a moving address on his personal growth, love for college sports, and overcoming recent challenges. 

Beyond individual trophies, the evening recognised everyone who represented the College, as well as the coaches, managers, volunteers, sponsors, medical staff, groundskeeping crew, and parents whose early mornings and constant support make Rosmini sport possible.

The four main awards of the night went to:

Sporting Performance of the Year – U13A Football team – in a first for Rosmini College, they were crowned Auckland Knockout Cup Champions.

Sports Team of the Year – 1st XV Rugby team – after a show stopping season, winning 14 of 16 games by great margins and narrowly missing the win on the remaining two.

Junior Sportsman of the Year – Reggie Allen (Year 10), recognised after being named Junior Basketball Premier Player of the Year, alongside making a huge impact stepping up into the Senior Premier Basketball side this season. On the national stage, he earned selection for the New Zealand U15 Basketball Team. 

Sportsman of the Year – Luchian Opperman, recognised for his dominance on the rugby field, serving as Lock and Vice Captain for the 1st XV. He was named the Sky Sports Man of the Match in their clash against Westlake Boys and was also awarded the Avago Trophy for Rosmini 1st XV MVP. At a national level, Luchian earned selection for the New Zealand Secondary Schools U18 squad — making the final 23-man matchday team against Australia U18s — as well as the North Harbour U18 Cardinal side. 

The Sporting Excellence Awards are presented to individuals for sporting excellence in their respective sport. The criteria for the School Sporting Excellence awards is National Honours. We have the great privilege of congratulating the following athletes:

Hunter Johns: NZ U18 Basketball
Matthew Hoareau: NZ U18 Indoor Hockey
Aidan George: NZ U18 Indoor Hockey
Luchian Opperman: New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby
Elijah Wharepouri: New Zealand Secondary Schools Māori Rugby
Carter McKolskey: NZ U17 Water Polo
Lachie Roset: NZ U17 Water Polo
Edward Perry: NZ U16 Water Polo
Kenrich Shek: NZ U16 Water Polo

Individual Awards

Athletics Junior Athlete of the Year: Matteo Austria
Senior Sprint Champion, O’Neill Cup: Jayden Modigh
Athlete of the Year, Lythe Cup: Luke Te Tana

Badminton Most Promising Player: Cail Virtudazo
Badminton Most Improved Player: Yanula Silva
Badminton Senior Player of the Year: Ryan Soo-Jones

Basketball Junior A Most Improved Player, D Morgan Cup: Nathan Coronel
Basketball Junior A Player of the Year, S & K Murphy Cup: George Pidgeon
Basketball Junior Premier Most Improved Player, T Morgan Cup: Matthew McMenamin
Basketball Junior Premier Player of the Year: Reggie Allen
Basketball Senior A Most Improved Player, Drury Cup: Leo Seuseu
Basketball Senior A Player of the Year, Morgan Cup: Cody Simpson
Basketball Premier Most Improved Player, Murphy Cup: Dayton Maiava
Basketball Premier Player of the Year, Smith Trophy: William Thornley
Basketball Award for Excellence, Tania Dalton Memorial Cup: Hunter Johns
Contribution to Basketball (Blackwell Cup): Chris Johns
Volunteer of the Year (Murphy Family Cup): Sara Prendergast

Cricket Most Improved Junior: William Rooney
Cricket Most Promising Junior: Eshaan Sharma
Cricket Most Improved Player, Skinner Cup: Xavier Smith
Cricket Fielder of the Year, Laurie Cup: Kane Te Whiu
Cricket Bowler of the Year, Doody Cup: Oscar Smith
Cricket Batsman of the Year, O’Brien Cup: Cody Rummel
Cricket Sportsmanship, B Rennie Cup: Carlos Nichols
Cricket Player of the Year, Dr Terry Cup: Cody Rummel
Contribution to Cricket – Volunteer Award: Cam Smith & Andy Smith

Junior Distance Runner of the Year: Joel Simpson
Senior Distance Runner of the Year: Isaac Butler

Football Most Improved Junior: Zac Wells
Football Junior Player of the Year, Gerry McKay Cup: Tom Duff & Roman Hoeft
Football Team Spirit, Billing Trophy: Toby Homan
Football Most Improved, Orr Family Trophy: Andy Tran
Football Most Goal Contributions, Westerkamp Cup: Toby Homan
Football Most Valuable Player, Tournament Award: Manuel Malono
Football Player of the Year, Whittall Trophy: Glenn Augenstein
Football Student Coaches of the Year: Aidan Kassai

Golfer of the Year, Mark Free Cup: Oscar Smith

Hockey Most Improved Junior: Cooper Newman
Hockey Most Improved Player, James Taylor Cup: Alexander Knight
Hockey Outstanding Forward, Moulden Cup: Aidan George
Hockey Junior Player of the Year, Hobbs Cup: Joshua Steele
Hockey Player of the Year, David Kosoof Cup: Laine Dominey
Contribution to Hockey – Volunteer Award: Kushla McIndoe

Lacrosse Junior Player of the Year: Boaz Franklin
Lacrosse Senior Player of the Year: Luke Badenhorst

Rugby Junior Player of the Year: Liam Ng Lam
Rugby Leadership & Team Commitment 3rd XV: Marley Gibson
Rugby Player of the Year 3rd XV: Nate Carkeek
Rugby Leadership & Team Commitment 2nd XV: Joseph Begley
Rugby Player of the Year 2nd XV: Joseph Begley
Rugby Most Improved Player 1st XV, Wackrow Cup: Lachlan Murray
Rugby Best and Fairest (Sportsmanship) 1st XV, MKG Associates Cup: Bekele Wilford
Rugby Most Promising Player 1st XV, Marist Cup: Kayden Godbold
Rugby Most Consistent Player 1st XV, Glenfield Cup: Brodie Tofilau
Rugby Best Team Player 1st XV, Hughes Memorial: Izack Faonevai
Rugby Most Valuable Player 1st XV, Avago Trophy: Luchian Opperman
Rugby Team of the Year, Emery Cup: 1st XV

Tennis Junior Player of the Year: Chad Taylor
Tennis Most Improved Player: Seth Storm
Tennis Senior Player of the Year, Boric Cup: Liam Yoon

Touch Senior Player of the Year: Jayden Modigh

Volleyball Junior Most Promising Y9: Elijah Guzman
Volleyball Junior Most Promising Y10: Sebastian Unga
Volleyball Senior Most Promising: Ben Roa
Volleyball Most Improved Senior: Louis Samuels
Volleyball Senior Player of the Year: Tate Sun
Volleyball Most Promising Beach Player, Roa Cup: Soul Ashford

Water Polo Most Improved Junior, Payne Cup: Isaac O’Brien
Water Polo Most Valuable Junior, Maese Cup: Angus McIndoe
Water Polo Most Improved Senior, Robbie Tindall Cup: Josh Leadbeater
Water Polo Most Valuable Senior, Old Boys Cup: Edward Wescott
Water Polo Leadership, Steve Johns Award: Kayden Godbold
Water Polo Student Coach of the Year: Oscar Reade and Oskar Gerdin
Water Polo Outstanding Contribution, Players Cup: Edward Westcott
Contribution to Water Polo volunteer award: Rachel Peak

Thank you to Karyn Parle and Sara Prendergast, along with the PTFA, for organising this event.