Time to Shine a Light on our Year 7 and 8 Student Stars

Lulu Mahoney (Year 8)

Great to chat Lulu

How have you enjoyed sport at Trinity so far? What sports do you play for school? 

Sports is going  really well. I play Basketball and Volleyball for the school. I also do dance and Football.

Outside of school what are your sporting/training commitments?

For dance I train three times a week, football once and basketball three times.

You have represented Otago in Basketball. Tell us a little bit about this Lulu.

Otago Basketball has been great and really challenging. I’m currently in the Otago Basketball girls squad for 2024.

What are some challenges you have faced in sport?

My height has always been a challenge so I have had to work on my skills to get around taller players and work hard on my shots and layups.

Sport is very rewarding, what are some of the highlights you have experienced?

I have gained first place in dance comps and MVP in Football matches. With BBO, I have received the endeavor award.

Leadership and sportsmanship are very important. If people were to watch Lulu Mahoney play sport, what skills and attributes would they see?

Never arguing with referees or players and always playing fair. Passing the ball and including others is really important too.

How can students at Trinity show the 4 core school values on the sports field/ court?

Always be respectful and follow instructions of referees and coaches. Always be nice to the opposition.

Who are your role models and why? What are your sporting goals?

Paige Bueckers - UCON University and Juju Watkins USC University. They are awesome and great team players. My goals are to get into rep teams and do well. Also gain 1st place in Dance.

Favorite pre and post competition foods?

I love chocolate and snacks

If you could give any advice to students wanting to achieve in their chosen sport(s) what would it be?

Practice outside of your team training and never ever give up.

Jimmy MacKenzie (Year 8)

Thanks for chatting to us Jimmy

How have you enjoyed sport at Trinity so far? What sports do you play for school? 

Sports been good this year, a cool year group. I play basketball, cricket, touch and football for Trinity.

Outside of school what are your sporting/training commitments?

Cricket twice, basketball twice, football once and a game.

You have represented Otago in cricket and basketball. Tell us a little bit about this.

At the cricket tournament my top score of 78 and 5 wickets was really satisfying. Basketball tournaments are always tough matches.

What are some challenges you have faced in sport ?

Getting out in cricket or bowling poorly is tough. Taking deep breathes and refocusing is important . Talking to coaches really helps too.

Sport is very rewarding, what are some of the highlights you have experienced?

My cricket score of 78 and 5 wickets in one match was great.

Leadership and sportsmanship are very important. If people were to watch Jimmy MacKenzie play sport what skills and attributes would they see?

Helping others, talking well with everyone, giving it my best.

.How can students at Trinity show the 4 core school values on the sports field/ court?

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Who are your role models and why? What are your sporting goals?

Nathan Lyon Aussie cricketer - great bowler to look up to. I want to make top teams in my sports at age grade level. Make the Otago Volts team long term.

Favorite pre and post competition foods?

I love chocolate up and go or chocolate milk

If you could give any advice to students wanting to achieve in their chosen sport(s) what would it be?

Believe in yourself!