The final round of the CAS winter season ended with Barker College securing the Combined Associated Schools Championship titles for both football and rugby.
The First XV team scored a resounding victory over Knox Grammar – 69-19.
The game featured the powerful running and deft passing skills which have punctuated the team’s performances all year.
It was a fitting way to complete the season with 15 victories, a massive 748 points and undefeated CAS Champions for 2018.
“The Year 12 players were very conscious of finishing their Barker rugby journey with a strong performance,” head coach Dean Hargreaves said.
“All season they have striven to provide an inspiration for the younger players and to leave a legacy that will be remembered.
“They have achieved both these goals admirably.
“The school is incredibly proud of these young men, not only for the fine performances they have demonstrated, but more importantly for the wonderful example of humility, determination and sportsmanship they have provided to all Barker students.”
The Barker 2018 football season had also shaped up to be a positive one.
The team comprised of a number of students from Year 11 and Year 12, many playing in the National Premier League outside of school.
They were supported by head coach, John Carnevale and Barker staff member, Lachlan Macintyre.
Captain Lachlan Lloyd returned to the First XI for his third year and did an outstanding job of leading the team on and off the field.
Barker’s squad comprised of not just 11 players, but 18 players who contributed to the success over the season.
Placing third in the St Andrews Cup and NSWCIS Cup were both pleasing efforts, but only made the team more hungry to win the CAS season.
The premiership came down to the 10th and final game of the season at Barker’s home ground against Knox.
Lloyd and his team managed to come back from one-nil down to draw the game.
The result was enough to seal the title and bring the coveted Thomas Grimson Cup back to Barker College (last won in 2013).
“I couldn’t be more happy for the boys,” coordinator of the boys’ football program, Jonathan Sparks said.
"After six years in the role, it was wonderful to see the culmination of all the hard work that has gone on into the program.
“Head coach, Mr Carnevale, assistant Mr Macintyre deserve a lot of credit.
“The boys thoroughly deserve this reward for their hard work on the field, their never give up attitude and their ability to work as a team.
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