Bendigo College Stars Shine Across Multiple Sports in Statewide Competitions
Athletes from BSSC and Bendigo South East College have racked up medals, finals berths and a state squad invitation in badminton, cycling, track and field, and lawn bowls.
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Bendigo’s college-sport scene is enjoying a purple patch. In recent weeks students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) and Bendigo South East College have posted standout results in badminton, cycling, track and field and lawn bowls, with several progressing to state-level finals or earning individual honours.
Badminton teams book regional finals
BSSC’s girls and boys badminton teams have both advanced to the Loddon Mallee Region finals after winning their respective Sandhurst Division competitions. The clean sweep gives Bendigo a strong presence at the next stage of the School Sport Victoria (SSV) pathway. Results from the SSV Junior Lawn Bowls State Finals also highlighted local talent: Bendigo South East College lawn bowls students Bailey Bradley, Alix Taylor and Landon Randell finished third. Bradley’s performance earned an invitation to Under 18 State Squad tryouts.
Cycling gold and bronze on the track
On the velodrome, BSSC cyclists Isaac Buckell and Connor Sens took gold and bronze respectively in the JM19 Individual Pursuit at the Victorian Senior Track GP. Buckell also won the U/19 road final in the Victorian Schools Cycling Competition, adding another win to his season.
Six track and field medals at state athletics
At the SSV State Athletics Finals, BSSC track and field athletes collected six medals. Standout performances came from Jake Hilson, who won gold in the 20-year-old 400 m, and Ben Powell, who took gold in the 16-year-old 400 m. The medal haul underscores the depth of Bendigo’s athletics program.
What’s next, Athlete Development Program applications open
For talented Bendigo students wanting to take the next step, the 2026 Athlete Development Program (ADP) is now accepting applications. The program, open to Bendigo college students, has an application period from May 10 to August 1, with trials scheduled for August 18-22. ADP participants receive specialised coaching and support to help them reach higher representative levels.
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