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Bendigo College Teams Win Across Six Sports This Season

Successes across badminton, netball, basketball, cross-country, cycling and lawn bowls by BSSC and Bendigo South East College teams point to sustained local engagement in school sport.

By Bendigo Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Bendigo College Teams Win Across Six Sports This Season — Storyblocks

Bendigo Senior Secondary College teams secured advancement in badminton and cross-country at the Sandhurst Division competition while the girls netball side claimed the SSV State Final title.

Team Sport Outcomes at BSSC

The BSSC girls and boys badminton teams advanced to the Loddon Mallee Region finals after winning their Sandhurst Division competition. The BSSC boys cross-country team also qualified for the Loddon Mallee Region finals, with Will Noden winning the boys 17-20yr event. The BSSC girls netball team won the SSV State Final for their second consecutive state title and the girls basketball team defeated Greensborough 28-19 at the SSV State Finals.

Individual and Other College Results

BSSC cyclists Isaac Buckell and Connor Sens took gold and bronze in the JM19 Individual Pursuit at the Victorian Senior Track GP, with Isaac Buckell later winning the U/19 road final in the Victorian Schools Cycling Competition. Bendigo South East College students placed 3rd at the SSV Junior Lawn Bowls State Finals and Bailey Bradley received an invitation to Under 18 State Squad tryouts.

What the Results Indicate About Local Fitness Culture

These outcomes across multiple disciplines show students taking part in both team and individual events at division, state and Victorian levels. Participation in badminton, cross-country, netball, basketball, cycling and lawn bowls demonstrates that local colleges support varied physical activities rather than a narrow focus on one sport. The spread of results suggests students are maintaining regular involvement that builds fitness habits through school programs.

Qualitative evidence from the range of sports contested indicates consistent student numbers sufficient to field competitive squads in several codes. Continued qualification for regional finals and state events provides further opportunities for participation without requiring new programs to be created.

Schools and families can use these results to encourage ongoing involvement by supporting training sessions and attending upcoming Loddon Mallee Region finals where the qualified teams will compete.