Playing in a high-intensity round-robin format, the team went undefeated in the group stage, displaying outstanding teamwork and skill against strong opposition from St Leo’s Catholic College, St Peter’s Catholic College, Mater Maria Catholic College, St Brigid’s Catholic College, MacKillop Catholic College, and St Paul’s Catholic College.

One of the tournament’s defining moments came in a nail-biting semifinal against St Brigid’s. With the score tied in overtime and only seconds remaining, James Blow calmly drained a deep three-pointer—a clutch shot that sealed the win and sent the crowd into a frenzy.

The grand final, however, brought their toughest challenge. After a strong start and matching St Peter’s for intensity early, St Edward’s struggled to contain a dominant second-half surge, eventually falling 41–28.

Across the tournament, the team averaged an impressive 30 points per game while limiting opponents to just 19—a reflection of both their defensive discipline and offensive execution. Despite this, it was the first time in nearly a decade that St Edward’s did not advance to the NSWCCC State Championships.

Keyan Lamabelawa, Sean Burnett, Blake Paulley, and Callan Atherton consistently provided scoring firepower, driving the team’s offense. Defensively, Ambrose Plunkett, Kody Teasdale, and Jack Duggan stood tall, shutting down key opposition players. Meanwhile, Jack Sullivan, Jamie Griffiths, James Blow, Jordan Ippolito, and Sebastian Mansour contributed invaluable rebounding, assists, and relentless hustle—ensuring the team remained competitive in every game.