SHC Win ACC Cross Country Carnival

The 2026 ACC Cross Country Carnival held yesterday once again lived up to its reputation as the largest school sporting event in Western Australia. Bringing together over 4,000 competitors from 76 schools, the carnival represents the pinnacle of school distance running in WA. Against this strong statewide field, our students produced an outstanding performance, showcasing both depth and quality across all age groups. The College achieved exceptional results, finishing:

Champion Overall School
Overall Girls Champions
3rd Overall Boys Champions
Boys U13 Champions
Girls U14 Champions
Boys U15 Champions
Girls U16 Champions

These results reflect the commitment, preparation and dedication of the entire squad.

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
A key highlight of the carnival was the number of students who achieved Top 10 finishes within their respective age categories, an outstanding accomplishment when competing in fields of over 400 runners. Congratulations to all students listed below.

Boys - Top 10

Riley (Year 7 Lyon) - U13, 4km - 13:37, 2nd place
Fionnan (Year 7 O'Reilly) - U13, 4km - 14:18, 8th place
Lachlan (Year 7 Barlow) - U13, 4km - 14:32, 10th
Archer (Year 8 O'Reilly) - U14, 4km - 13:46, 7th
Ashton (Year 9 Trinity) - U15, 4km - 13:50, 10th

Girls - Top 10

Cara (Year 7 Kimberley) - U13, 4km - 15:55, 6th place
Milan (Year 8 O'Reilly) - U14, 4km - 14:45, 1st place
Ava (Year 10 Kimberley) - U16, 4km - 15:10, 3rd place
Aspen (Year 10 O'Reilly) - U16, 4km - 15:54, 8th place
Meg (Year 11 Hannan) - Inclusive, 4km - 20:13, 1st place

The day reflected the commitment, preparation and resilience of all runners and reinforces Sacred Heart’s position as one of the leading cross country schools in the ACC competition. Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this outstanding performance.