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Big V 2025
Champion: Bulleen Boomers
Regular Season Champion: Bellarine Storm
Big V Final: Bulleen Boomers - Bellarine Storm 71-55 Bulleen Boomers (Mason Rogers): Van Es Catelyn 21, Zugna Maddison 11, Beveridge Sarae 11, Rintala Jennie 10, Hedge Maighan 7, Kellock Mia 5, Leeson Tahlia 3, Marcucci Alysha 3, Cross Nicola 0, Letts Hayley 0, Newton Seraphina 0 Standings 2025
- qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025
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 McKinnon C. Player of the Week: Round 17(RS)  Sherbrooke S.
 2025 Big V Women's Grand Final Review-Aug 30, 2025
2025 Big V Women's Grand Final Review Bulleen Boomers 71 def. Bellarine Storm 55 Bulleen complete title mission, deny Storm fairytale finish In front of a packed and passionate crowd at the State Basketball Centre, the Bulleen Boomers cemented their legacy with a commanding 71-55 victory over the Bellarine Storm in the 2025 Big V Women’s Grand Final, claiming their second title in four years and capping off a fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance. Led by inspirational captain Catelyn Van Es, the Boomers controlled the contest from the outset, using their experience, size and composure to stifle a gallant Bellarine side making its first-ever grand final appearance. Van Es was simply unstoppable, delivering a monster double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds to earn Grand Final MVP honours and anchor her team on both ends of the floor. Bulleen’s frontcourt dominance was the difference, with American forward Jennie Rintala chipping in 10 points and 14 rebounds, while Maddison Zugna had a breakout performance with 11 points and 10 rebounds in a high-energy display. Young big Sarae Beveridge also stepped up on the big stage, scoring 11 points and providing vital scoring bursts when needed. For Bellarine, the result stings but the moment still marks a historic achievement for a club that has only recently joined the top tier of Big V competition. Captain Courtney Strait was tireless in her efforts, top-scoring with 19 points and refusing to let her side go down without a fight. Olivia Virt (12 points) and Charlotte Armstrong (11 points) provided offensive support, but Bellarine struggled to find rhythm against Bulleen’s suffocating defensive pressure and consistent rebounding, with Bulleen winning the rebounding count 59-34. For the Boomers, the win solidifies their place as a Big V powerhouse. With a core built around leadership, toughness and finals experience, they once again proved they know how to get it done when it matters most. Key Stats:
Australiabasket.com All-Australian Big V Awards 2025-Sep 8, 2025
 Emily Lytle, 28-year old American guard from the McKinnon Cougars, earned the Player of the Year at the Big V.
She graduated from the Virginia Tech three years ago.
Lytle also earned a spot in the First Team.
She averaged over 8 rebounds per game in the league.
Lytle was the Player of the Week honoree three times during the 25 campaign.
She led the Big V in points per game with over 22.
Lytle has totalled 15 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 3 games.
She registered double-doubles in 8 games at the event.
Lytle's 36 points against Sunbury Jets were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 6 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Lytle's team won the Kazakhstan League Regular Season in 2024.
Grace Graham, guard from the Pakenham Warriors, picked up the Youth Player of the Year of Big V.
She Is the UMKC alumna from 2023.
Graham was also voted to the First Team.
With Graham's excellent performance, the Pakenham Warriors achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 18 to 4 in the regular season.
Her masterful distribution skills earned her the second spot in points per game with an impressive average of over 21.
Graham also had almost 6 rebounds per game that season in the league.
She has totalled 17 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 3 games on the year.
Graham's 30 points against Bulleen Boomers were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 6 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
She played in the final of the Australian NBL1 South in 2024.
Oliana Squires, American guard from the Sherbrooke Suns, was named the Defensive Player of the Year at the Big V.
She Is ex the Montana State from 2020.
Squires was also selected to the First Team.
She received Player of the Week award twice during the 25 campaign.
Squires' court vision was unparalleled as she secured the fourth spot in points per game, delivering an average of over 19.
She also logged over 8 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Squires has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 7 games on the year.
Her 33 points against Bulleen Boomers were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 6 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Courtney Strait, 31-year old American forward from the Bellarine Storm, was chosen to the First Team of Big V.
With Strait's excellent performance, the Bellarine Storm achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 19 to 3 in the regular season.
Her best performance made her team reach the final but they lost against Bulleen Boomers 55 to 71.
Strait was previously named to the First Team last year.
She averaged over 17 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league.
Strait has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and notched double-doubles in 6 games on the year.
Her 33 points against Pakenham Warriors were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with 6 out of the 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Strait's team was the regular season runner-up in the Australian Big V in 2024.
Eliza Hollingsworth, 24-year old power forward from the Pakenham Warriors, earned a spot in the First Team at the Big V.
She Is alumna of the Gonzaga from 2024.
Hollingsworth recorded over 15 points per game that season in the league.
She led the Big V in rebounds per game with over 12.
Hollingsworth has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 12 games on the year.
Her 30 points against the Wyndham Devils were the most she scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards Hollingsworth's team won the Australian NBL1 South Regular Season in 2024.
She was selected to the All-WCC Second Team in 2024.
Hollingsworth was also selected to the WCC All-Tournament Team in 2024.
Grand Final MVP:  Catelyn Van Es of Bulleen B.Player of the Year:  Emily Lytle (180-G-1997) of McKinnon C.Youth Player of the Year: Grace Graham (180-G) of Pakenham W.Defensive Player of the Year: Oliana Squires (175-G-1998) of Sherbrooke S.Coach of the Year: Elli Gibson of Pakenham W. Australiabasket.com All-Australian Big V First Team 2025  Strait  Hollingsworth Lytle  Graham  Squires Courtney Strait (180-F-1994) of Bellarine Eliza Hollingsworth (190-F/C-2001) of Pakenham W. Emily Lytle (180-G-1997) of McKinnon C. Grace Graham (180-G) of Pakenham W. Oliana Squires (175-G-1998) of Sherbrooke S.*The awards were created by Australiabasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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