Sport
20 April, 2026
Cross country competition
TWO Atherton high schools held their annual cross country events recently, with seven school records being broken at Jubilee Christian College, and the Euramoo Eels claiming the trophy once again at Atherton High.
ATHERTON
IT was all Euramoo Eels at Atherton State High’s recent cross country event, with the blue team claiming the trophy for the second consecutive year.
Students will now be selected to represent Atherton High at the Tablelands District Sports Trials in Yungaburra next month.
Age Champions (boys & girls)
12 years – Archer Wilson and Anna Lowe
13 years – Austin Turner and Sophia Chester
14 years – Jayce Vidler and Lauren Watson
15 years – Jacob Berry-Porter and Finlay Payne
16 years – Jamie Bloomfield and Kira Dalgety
17 years – Ethan Berry-Porter and Emma
18 years – Logan Brind-House and Madeleine Scrivens
JUBILEE
SEVEN school records were broken at Jubilee Christian College’s annual cross country race recently, making it one of the more exciting sporting events the school has seen.
Over 180 runners took part in the race, bringing together students from both Jubilee’s on-campus and distance education communities for a fun-filled day that celebrated sport, perseverance, and school spirit.
Simeon house claimed the overall win for the day, finishing ahead of Benjamin house and Judah house in a strong display of teamwork and determination.
The event also provided a great time of fellowship for parents and carers, who came together to support students and enjoy the excitement of the carnival.
Both distance education and on-campus students will now be selected to represent Jubilee at the Tablelands District Sports Trials, to be held in Yungaburra in May.
Age Champions (boys & girls)
10 years – Levon Dalla Costa (record) and Mackenzie Gallen
11 years – Timothy Scrivens and Zoe Hatfield (record)
12 years – Josiah Warden (record) and Eliana Fuhrmann
13 years – Savannah Gilbert
14 years – Samuel Gunton (record) and Ella Person
15 years – Joey Lehmann and Lilee Elam
16 years – Finnegan Rae (record) and Holly Dawson
17 years – Levi Gunton (record) and Elina Ratabua
18 years – Valerie Warden
19 years – Micah Scherwitzel
*Note: A student who was unable to be named received the seventh record.
