This year the Roncalli First XI boys football team have worked hard under the coaching of ex-pupil, Jordyn Ellis, and have won the St Kevin's exchange, the U18 Grade competition as well as the Junior Cup.

In the South Canterbury competition the Roncalli College Boys First XI, captained by Zack Robb, won 10 out of the 12 games. In the Youth Cup competition the boys were unbeaten, scoring a total of 19 goals with only 3 against.

One of many memorable moments of the season was when the boys played at Sir Basil Arthur in the freezing rain. Despite being behind at half time and almost turning blue the team dug deep and came away with the win. The Coach, Manager and all the Supporters were very proud of the boys that day.

This year the team had a scare early in the season when one of our senior players was injured and we thought we had lost him for the season. It was a very proud day for all when Andrew Boot returned to the field late in the season and made a remarkable comeback. The First XI team would like to thank all their supporters who assisted them in their fundraising efforts.

Medi Clinic sponsored the Hoodies for the team while the following businesses sponsored the training tops as well as helping with the fundraising for the Winter Tournament. Unfortunately due to the Covid 19 lockdown the tournament did not go ahead but it is nice to know that we will have a head start with our fundraising for next year.

Our amazing sponsors were Aoraki Lawns and Gardens, Baird Building & Joinery LTD, Caleb Matthews Building LTD, Harper Street Health Ltd, Headworkz Hair & BeautyILU Day Spa, Joinery Zone, Juice product NZ Ltd, Kinsman Contracting, McKain Quality Construction LTD, Midland Contracting, Mortgage Express, Netcon, Parr n Co,
South Pacific Sera, Timaru Tyres, Vetlife Temuka. If you have an opportunity, please support these businesses.

Finally we would like to thank all the Mums, Dads, family and friends who have supported the team every week in sunshine and rain. Despite all the hurdles the team had to overcome we are very proud of the success of the team. Well done Boys!

The 2021 team:

Zack Robb, Andrew Boot, Jack Cotter, James Eastmead, Daniel Frances-Rees (ex-pupil), Shem Gutierez, Lim Gutierez, Sam Hogan, Dylan Humphries, Joshua Fitzgerald, Thomas Lysaght, Richard Patterson, Jonty Vaughan, Brayden Wilson, Carter West, Alex Eastmead & Harry Miller

Logan Gregory from South Canterbury football came to present the boys with the Youth Grade trophy as well as the Youth Cup trophy. Our Amazing Coach Jordyn Ellis was immensely proud of the boys. Other awards for the evening were Golden Boot won by Zack Robb and Most Assists won by Carter West.