SHGC 60th Anniversary ebook Final Issue | Page 24

Here come the red bloomers

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Sacred Heart in previous years had never seriously challenged the schools that had long been dominant in athletics. However in 1989 a dramatic change took place. Sacred Heart rose to second place, its best recorded effort to date. From then on it would be recognised as a force in athletics carnivals, and for many years to come would hold first place in the top division. Sacred Heart was powered by strong legs and sported a fashionable sports uniform. However, as the 1989 College Annual said, “The key to success is simple. Hard, regular work."

SPORT in

'80s