VALLEY STRENGTHS ON SHOW IN AVSL RD 2
The Diamond Valley Athletic Club was out in force at the Doncaster venue for Round 2 of the AVSL 2025/2026 season. The Green & Gold singlets were dominant around the venue with a total of 78 athletes (33 Female & 45 Male) competing (4 @ the Casey venue). The Valley tents were a hive of activity throughout the day and the PB bell was heard at regular intervals. DVAC athletes scored a total of 49936 points for the Round, and this put the club in second place on the ladder for Round 2 in the Premiership Division.
In the race for AVSL Age Group Premierships, three DVAC teams topped the scores for their division. These were the Female Under 20, Female 40+ and Female 50+ teams. The DVAC team to earn the highest score for the Round was the Men Under 16 line-up of 14 athletes who amassed a total of 8788 points for the day. The Female Under 20 team earned 5297 points and the Male U18 team were the third most prolific points earners with 5046 points.
If it seemed like the DVAC club had a youthful edge, the observation is backed by an examination of the scores for the day. The DVAC Underage teams (U20 down to U14), scored a total of 28804 points in Round 2 and contributed 57% of the total score for the Valley.
WELCOME TO THE VALLEY
The following list of athletes made their first appearance for the Valley and the club welcomes each one: Skyla Batt (F14), Elizabeth Horne (F20), Gemma Johansen (F Open), Jaxon Latchman (M18), Liam Carroll (M14).
Welcome back to Valley list includes: Luella Wood (F18), Tara Smith (F20), Georgia L’Estrange (F18), Matilda L’Estrange (F20), Anu Conley (F16), Gaelyne Kenshole (F50), Jesse Littlehales (M Open), Asher Andrews (M20), Ethan Armstrong-Bourne (M18), Leon Gray (M40), Darren Corden (M50), Chris Boyne (M50), Bernie Keirl (M60), Samuel Thompson (M16).r
TOP SPEED BRIGADE – A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
The display of genuine speed around the track by Valley athletes at Doncaster was exciting to witness. Jaxon Latchman (MU20) opened his account with DVAC with an 11.27 (433pts). James D’Antonio (M16) answered that challenge with a 11.49 (440pts). Harvey McGregor (M20) went 11.91 (370pts) to be followed by Josh Koegler (M16) 11.99 (390pts). Eight other DVAC sprinters clocked their times for the 100m in the 12 second range. It has to one of the best ever line up of sprinters at the Valley.
Jamie Ritchie (F16) topped the age group with a 12.26 to score 477 points. Elizabeth Horne (F20) clocked 12.95 (403pts) for the 100m. Taylor Radatti (F Open) managed to run the sprint double for the round running the 100m (13.66) and the 200m (28.09).
Katie Oliver (F Open) made a statement with her run in the 400m and clocked a pb time of 57.56. This was after lowering her time for the 100m to 12.31. Both times are under the qualifying standards for the 2026 National Championships. Anu Conley (F16) lowered
Thomas Short (M18) lowered his time for the 400m to 52.47. Harvey McGregor (M18) ran the 400m in 55.90; James D’Antonio clocked 53.44; Kai Bunyard (M16) lowered his time to 54.85 and William Qugley (M16) has a new pb with 57.18.
GAELYNE & THE MULTI TEAM
Gaelyne Kenshole (F50) continued her reign as the queen of Multi events at Diamond Valley with a commanding performance in Round 2. Gaelyne topped the club individual points tally with a total of 1110 points for her best three events. And this was coming off a recent injury.Gaelyne’s points came from the Pole Vault (2.60m), Javelin (17.37m) and the Long Jump (3.65m) and a Relay.
Elizabeth Horne (F20) hails from Townsville and is a champion Heptathlete who has made DVAC her new home will be welcomed by the Multi team. Elizabeth’s Long Jump of 5.30m was the best for the Valley in Round 2.
Asher Andrews (M20) was runner-up to Gaelyne in the points stake (1,095) and accumulated points in the Pole Vault (3.40m), Javelin (50.25m) and Long Jump (6.40m). A Discus throw of 34.99m was not counted under the three best events rule.
Add to the list father & son multi eventers, Lalith Udugampala (M50) & Chehan Udugampala (M16) & the team becomes very impressive. Lalith was among the best in the M50 100m with 12.80 while Chehan posted strong performances with the Javelin & Discus.
Toby Hamilton (M18) joined the party going on at the Pole Vault, clearing 3.95m to break his own club record. A Javelin throw of 43.59m added to his impressive work for the day.
11 RELAY TEAMS IN ROUND 2
DVAC fielded 11 4 x 100m Relay teams in Round 2. The fastest Men’s team was the M Open team of Jesse Porter, Caden Murray, Joshua Scott, James Hurley who clocked 48.93 to finish 7th out of 14 teams (288pts). The fastest Female team was the F18 team of Liv Nicholls, Zoe Ryan, Georgia L’Estrange & Matilda Johnson who clocked 55.64 & finished 2nd in their age division.
Teams that won their division were: F40, M50 & M60. The M60 team of Greg Luck, Luke DeBiasi, Lyal Douglas & Jeff Young broke the DVAC club record with a time of 58.89.
1500M TRIO IN TWO ACTS
Great to see DVAC represented by three runners in the top heat of both Female & Male 1500m races. Caden Murray came home strong to be first over the line in the Men’s Heat in a time of 3:59.7. He was followed in be Ethan Armstrong-Bourne, 4:04.9 and Brodie Batt in a new pb time of 4:13.3.
The Valley flag was flown by Matilda L’Estrange (F20), 5:05.1, Jesse Mayne (F Open) 5:05.4, and Poppy Scot-Dalgleish (F20), 5:13.5.
There were several other 1500m pb’s recorded that are listed elsewhere.
WELCOME GEMMA
Gemma Johansen (F Open) made an instant impression on the Valley Throws results when she recorded a throw of 36.68m with the Discus. Gemma led all results for Round 2 in the F Open division and scored 330 points with the distance. Gemma threw the Javelin 22.86m.
Vanessa Smith (F20) had her best day ever with the Discus. It was already good when she threw the Discus out for a distance of 28m with her second effort. Then on her final throw, Vanessa unleashed a mighty throw measured at 30.08m.
RING THE BELL … IT’S PB TIME
There were lots of PB’s in AVSL Round 2. Here’s an incomplete list (unless you come up to the Desk & Ring the Bell – we can only guess.
100m: Aria-Rose Cerqueira (F14)13.58 (was 14.26); Jesse Porter (M16) 12.58 (was 13.27);
400m: Mia Bunyard (F14) 70.39 (was 71”); Josh Koegler (M16) 58.15 (was 58.80); Jett Hollingsworth (M14) 66.85 (was 67.72); Thomas Short (M18) 52.47 (was 54”); Kai Bunyard (M16) 54.85 (was 56.90)
1500m: William Quigley (M16) 4:23.9 (was 4:24.8); Jett Hollingsworth (M14) 4:45.9 (was 4:52.9); Skyla Batt (F14) 6:09.9 (1st Time); Kate Ryan (F40) 6:24.7 (was 6:47); Zoe Ryan (F18) 5:45.5 (was ?); Jack Daley (M18) 5:09.5 (was 5:15.78);
Discus: Vanessa Smith (F20); 30.08m (was 28.17m)
Pole Vault: Toby Hamilton (M16) 3.95m (was 3.63m)
THANK YOU … DVAC CLUB HELPERS
DVAC was allocated a total of 20 Club Helper Duty spots for AVSL Round 2. DVAC filled all 20 positions!! What a great effort! The team of Club Helpers included the following:
Kate Ryan, Zoey Ryan, Alicia Spittle, Annie Rowe, Hanna Rowe, Sarah Gittins, Lucinda Derrett (3 Shifts); Darren Rudd, Jason Quigley, Luke Hamilton, Charmaine Smith, Mat Nicholls, Max Balchin, Kathryn Williams, Jack Daley, Brodie Batt, Sharyn Ritchie
The Valley Tent: thanks to David Armstrong for having the tent ready for our club; & thanks to the team that helped with the Pack-up.
AVSL ROUND 2
Saturday 18 October 2025
Doncaster & Casey
DVAC RESULTS:
Female OP
100m: Taylor Radatti 13.66 (1.9);
200m: Taylor Radatti 28.09 (2.3);
1500m: Jesse Mayne 5:05.4h;
3000m Walk: Sarah Papadopoulos 22:31.0h;
4x100m: (Jo Moxon, Debbie McKenzie, Mia Bunyard, Skyla Batt) 63.01; (Elizabeth Horne, Luella Wood, Sarah Papadopoulos, Jesse Mayne) 71.82;
Discus: Sarah Papadopoulos 14.46m; Gemma Johansen 36.68m;
Javelin: Gemma Johansen 22.86m;
Long Jump: Sarah Papadopoulos 3.05m;
Female 20
100m: Katie Oliver 12.31 (0.5); Elizabeth Horne 12.95 (2.3);
400m: Katie Oliver 57.56; Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 66.44;
1500m: Matilda L'Estrange 5:05.1h; Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 5:13.5h; Ella Littlehales 5:47.2h;
4x100m: (Matilda L'Estrange, Vanessa Smith, Tara Smith, Poppy Scot-Dalgleish) 64.57;
Discus: Vanessa Smith 30.08m; Tara Smith 25.98m;
Javelin: Vanessa Smith 34.18m; Tara Smith 27.89m;
Long Jump: Vanessa Smith 3.69m; Tara Smith 3.11m; Elizabeth Horne 5.30m;
Female 18
100m: Liv Nicholls 14.14 (0.9);
400m: Zoey Ryan 72.13;
1500m: Georgia L'Estrange 5:27.4h; Luella Wood 5:34.6h; Zoey Ryan 5:45.5h;
4x100m: (Liv Nicholls, Zoey Ryan, Georgia L'Estrange, Matilda Johnson) 55.64;
Discus: Zoey Ryan 20.75m; Liv Nicholls 10.85m; Hanna Rowe 24.98m;
Javelin: Liv Nicholls 11.99m; Hanna Rowe 13.51m;
Long Jump: Liv Nicholls 4.24m;
Shot Put: Kirra Wright SCR;
Female 16
100m: Jamie Ritchie 12.26 (0.5);
400m: Anu Conley 66.11;
1500m: Isabella Napoletano 5:27.1h;
Female 14
100m: Aria-Rose Cerqueira 13.58 (0.1); Mia Bunyard 15.08 (0.9);
400m: Mia Bunyard 70.39;
1500m: Skyla Batt 6:09.9h;
80m Hurdles: Isabella Evans 14.46 (-1.0);
Female 40
100m: Victoria Lindores 15.35 (0.9); Meg Nicholls 16.29 (-0.5); Kate Ryan 17.36 (-0.7);
400m: Kate Ryan 81.39;
1500m: Kate Ryan 6:24.7h;
4x100m: (Gaelyne Kenshole, Meg Nicholls, Victoria Lindores, Kate Ryan) 66.09;
Discus: Meg Nicholls 11.13m;
Javelin: Kate Ryan 15.31m; Meg Nicholls 11.83m; Victoria Lindores 12.21m;
Long Jump: Meg Nicholls 3.44m; Victoria Lindores 3.50m;
Female 50
100m: Debbie McKenzie 19.11 (-2.6);
1500m: Debbie McKenzie 6:25.3h;
1500m Walk: Debbie McKenzie 9:50.5h;
Discus: Gaelyne Kenshole 16.91m; Sarah Gittins NM; Anni Rowe 23.00m;
Javelin: Gaelyne Kenshole 17.37m; Sarah Gittins 12.82m;
Long Jump: Gaelyne Kenshole 3.65m;
Pole Vault: Gaelyne Kenshole 2.60m;
Female 60
100m: Michelle King 19.30 (-2.6); Jo Moxon 21.45 (0.3);
400m: Michelle King 1:33.65; Jo Moxon 1:36.13;
1500m: Jo Moxon 7:12.7h; Michelle King 7:44.3h;
1500m Walk: Jo Moxon 11:14.1h;
Male OP
100m: James Hurley 12.30 (0.2); Joshua Scott 12.91 (0.9);
1500m: Caden Murray 3:59.7h; Jesse Littlehales 6:02.0h;
4x100m: (Jesse Porter, Caden Murray, Joshua Scott, James Hurley) 48.93;
Javelin: Joshua Scott 24.72m;
Long Jump: Jesse Littlehales DNS; James Hurley 5.48m;
Male 20
Discus: Asher Andrews 34.99m;
Javelin: Asher Andrews 50.25m;
Long Jump: Asher Andrews 6.40m;
Pole Vault: Asher Andrews 3.65m;
Male 18
100m: Jaxon Latchman 11.27 (1.5); Harvey Mcgregor 11.91 (1.5); Elliot Williams 12.20 (0.5);
400m: Thomas Short 52.47; Harvey Mcgregor 55.90;
1500m: Ethan Armstrong-Bourne 4:04.9h; Brodie Batt 4:13.3h; Jack Daley 5:09.5h;
3000m Walk: Max Davidson 13:46.4h;
4x100m: (Jaxon Latchman, Brodie Batt, Jack Daley, William Quigley) 50.70;
Discus: Chehan Udugampala 35.72m;
Javelin: Elliot Williams 24.89m; SCR; Chehan Udugampala 37.16m;
Long Jump: Elliot Williams 5.34m; Jaxon Latchman DNS;
Male 16
100m: James D'Antonio 11.49 (0.8); Josh Koegler 11.99 (0.2); Christos Kozaris 12.13 (0.5); Jesse Porter 12.52 (0.9); Samuel Thompson 12.54 (0.2); Hudson McGregor 12.81 (1.4); Flynn Brockett 13.02 (1.7); Angus Nicholls 14.58 (-0.8);
400m: James D'Antonio 53.44; Kai Bunyard 54.85; William Quigley 57.18; Hudson McGregor 57.24; Josh Koegler 58.15; Christos Kozaris 62.48; Angus Nicholls 69.58;
800m: Samuel Reeve 2:06.55;
1500m: William Quigley 4:23.9h;
3000m: Myles Boyle 9:32.78;
4x100m: (Toby Hamilton, Christos Kozaris, Josh Koegler, Wilson Riley) 50.77;
Discus: Wilson Riley 45.58m; Angus Nicholls 15.61m;
Javelin: Toby Hamilton 43.59m; Wilson Riley 28.08m; Angus Nicholls 12.48m;
Long Jump: Wilson Riley 4.51m; Angus Nicholls 4.01m; Jesse Porter SCR;
Pole Vault: Toby Hamilton 3.95m;
Male 14
100m: Noah Toskovski 16.17 (-0.8);
400m: Jett Hollingsworth 66.56; Noah Toskovski 70.84;
1500m: Jett Hollingsworth 4:45.9h;
Discus: Gabriel Kozaris 25.56m;
Javelin: Gabriel Kozaris 32.95m;
Long Jump: Liam Carroll 5.59m;
Male 40
100m: Ian Kozaris 14.16 (2.2);
200m: Cyrus Wong DNS;
400m: Leon Gray 70.20;
800m: Cyrus Wong 3:04.83;
3000m: Cyrus Wong 12:57.79;
4x100m: (Leon Gray, Ian Kozaris, Andrew McKenzie, Darren Corden) 59.69;
Triple Jump: Cyrus Wong 6.93m;
Male 50
100m: Lalith Udugampala 12.80 (1.4); Chris Boyne 13.68 (0.9); Adam Scott 13.77 (-0.2); Darren Corden 16.08 (2.2);
400m: Adam Scott 59.61;
4x100m: (Lalith Udugampala, Adam Scott, Darren Rudd, Chris Boyne) 53.27;
Discus: Adam Scott 25.92m;
Long Jump: Lalith Udugampala 4.81m;
Male 60
100m: Greg Luck 15.15 (-0.8); Lyal Douglas 16.31 (2.2); Jeff Young 16.31 (-0.8); Andrew McKenzie 18.12 (2.2);
400m: Lyal Douglas 75.90; Jeff Young 79.87; Greg Luck DNS;
1500m: Andrew McKenzie 6:19.8h; Lyal Douglas 6:44.0h; Jeff Young 6:59.7h;
1500m Walk: Bernie Keirl DNF;
4x100m: (Greg Luck, Luke De Biasi, Lyal Douglas, Jeff Young) 58.89;
Discus: Greg Luck 17.75m; Jeff Young 18.08m;
Long Jump: Greg Luck 3.00m;
Officials: Patrick Clarke; Jane Lacock; Paul Schofield; Jeff Hughes; David Armstrong;
