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 Warwick Senators celebrate NBL1 National Championship title (Photo: NBL1)
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Warwick Senators celebrate NBL1 National Championship title - Sep 11, 2022 The Warwick Senators have now won 21 straight matches to not only be the NBL1 West champions for 2022, but also the NBL1 National Champions after beating the Ringwood Hawks 83-75 in Sunday's championship game in Melbourne. Just 10 days ago and the Senators women hadn't won a championship since 1994, but they capped off their tremendous NBL1 West season by beating the Willetton Tigers in the Grand Final last Friday night in Perth. That booked them a spot in the National Finals and the Senators were terrific in first up wins over the West Adelaide Bearcats and Southern Districts Spartans to book their place in Sunday's championship decider at Melbourne's State Basketball Centre. However, Ringwood arrived on Sunday with similar momentum having won the NBL1 South championship by beating the Bendigo Braves last Saturday night on the same floor. The Hawks then beat the Albury-Wodonga Bandits and West Adelaide to set up Sunday's championship match up with the Senators. As it turned out, the Senators were on top virtually the whole way including leading by as much as 18 points just before half-time, but the Hawks refused to lie down and closed to within two late in the piece. However, Warwick held firm for the eventual 83-75 victory to claim the national championship in style and to do so with a 21-game winning streak. The success of the Senators this season under the coaching of Jonelle Morley has been on the back of their outstanding main rotation of six players with the three bigs and three guards, and they once again all delivered in terrific fashion in the championship game. Fresh off winning the Grand Final MVP last Friday night, German import Leonie Fiebich (193-SF-2000) was again superb for the Senators to take out the MVP of the game as well on the back of 16 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists on 7/10 shooting. Two-time league MVP Stacey Barr (173-G-1992, college: Idaho) added 17 points and nine rebounds while hitting 5/9 from downtown while young gun Chloe Forster (175-G/F-2003) Contributed 18 points and five assists, and Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard 11 points, five rebounds and three steals. Nicole Jorre (170-G-1982) is now a national championship winning captain and had 10 points and three assists while Natalie Burton (194-C/F-1989, college: WVU) added another triumph to her remarkable career with nine points, three rebounds and two assists. Ringwood has plenty to be proud of as NBL1 South champions and then to get to the championship game with Marena Whittle (180-G-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) once again superb on Sunday with 26 points, nine rebounds, five steals and four assists. Marta Hermida (180-G-1997, college: Boise St.) added 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists with Toni Farnworth contributing 15 points and five assists, and Digna Strautmane (188-F-1998, college: Georgia Tech) 11 points, four rebounds and four assists. Both the Senators and Hawks won their respective championships last weekend and then opened the National Finals with big wins in Melbourne against the West Adelaide Bearcats while Warwick also defeated the Southern Districts Spartans and Ringwood beat the Albury-Wodonga Bandits. That set the stage for a fascinating match up to decide the national championship with the local fans in Melbourne getting behind Ringwood and filling up the State Basketball Centre but it was the Senators who scored first with a three-pointer from young gun Chloe Forster. Digna Strautmane then got Ringwood on the board but Natalie Burton gave the Senators the 5-2 start before the Hawks had their first lead thanks to a three ball from Strautmane. The lead continued to alternate throughout the next few minutes until Warwick pulled away again with a triple from Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard to put them up 15-9, but the Hawks finished the opening term with the last four points to stay close. It was Forster who kept her impressive three-point shooting going early in the second quarter. She hit two more bombs to put Warwick up by seven, and it didn't take long for Stacey Barr to connect from deep too and the Senators' lead was out to 11. The Senators were feeling good and Perth Lynx forward Clinch Hoycard then connected on another triple for the lead to grow to 12, but Marena Whittle was doing her best to try and keep Ringwood in the contest. The problem was Warwick just couldn't miss and it was 439-game veteran Nicole Jorre de St Jorre joining in the three-point party. The Senators lead got to 18 heading towards half-time before they were up 46-34 at the main break when the Hawks at least got some momentum from a Marta Hermida buzzer-beater. Ringwood did need to start the second half well to give themselves a chance of making the local crowd happy and they did exactly that scoring seven of the opening 10 points of the third quarter to close to within eight. Strautmane then drained a three ball and suddenly the Senators were a little rattled and the margin was back to five. Warwick was able to steady with three buckets to Fiebich, Jorre de St Jorre and Forster to push the lead back out to 12 though. However, Ringwood wasn't about to go down without giving it everything and just before three quarter-time the margin was just three thanks to Strautmane. Barr responded for Warwick and going into the fourth term it was the Senators leading 62-55 thanks to a late triple also from Fiebich. Ringwood opened up the fourth period with a three-point play from Toni Farnworth who is an NBL1 West championship winner and Grand Final MVP herself. The Senators continued to have the answers, though, and it was Barr draining yet another three-point bomb to keep them up eight but the Hawks were still not going away. They were back within three thanks to a triple from Hermida and the stage was set for a big finish. Barr answered with her fifth three of the game and it was another veteran Burton who pushed the margin back out to eight with five minutes to play. Ringwood were going to have to dig deep to overcome a Warwick team who hasn't lost a game since May 7 and they did. The Hawks never gave in and a tough Hermida layup in traffic had them within two with 31 seconds to go. Jorre de St Jorre was cool at the line hitting two to steady Warwick before Forster also nailed some late foul shots at the line which was enough for the Senators to win by eight and claim the national championship. Courtesy of: nbl1.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 Central Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Grand Final MVP:  Maddi Utti (180-F) of W.Adelaide B.Player of the Year:  Samantha Simons (188-G/F-2000) of Forestville E.Youth Player of the Year: Samantha Simons (188-G/F-2000) of Forestville E.Defensive Player of the Year: Jasmine Simmons (180-G-1999) of W.Adelaide B.Coach of the Year: Tim Shortt of Sturt S.
First Team Jasmin Fejo (177-G-2000) of W.Adelaide B. Brooke Basham of Norwood F. Alex Wilson (181-G-1994) of Norwood F. Samantha Simons (188-G/F-2000) of Forestville E. Mikayla Williams (183-F) of Sturt S.West Adelaide Bearcats win NBL1 Central championship - Sep 3, 2022 The West Adelaide Bearcats won their first championship since 2007 defeating the Sturt Sabres at the Lights 82-75 in a pulsating four quarters of basketball. Both teams had huge runs throughout the contest but the Bearcats looked like they had it won at half-time. The opening a frantic hunt for early momentum. The Sabres got the opening score through Kayla Mathews in a neck-and-neck opening. The concern early for coach Tim Shortt was the number of second chance opportunities courtesy of an early 12-7 rebound count with Jasmin Fejo (177-G-2000) having a storming first quarter of 8 points. Not to be outdone import Maddi Utti (180-F, college: LBSU) also chimed in for 9 points and the Halls Medallist for the Sabres in Mikayla Williams (183-F, college: USF) grabbed 10 points and 5 rebounds for the opening stanza. The Bearcats with a slender lead of 24-22 after one. The second was a disaster for the Sabres as they struggled to find winners at the offensive end. The Bearcats 53 percent from the field yielding a sizeable lead on the back of a 3-minute stint of 17-0. It was driven by Jennie Rintala (188-F/C-1990, college: S.Dakota St.) who dropped 11 for the term and along with Maddi Utti monstered the Sabres just prior to half-time. The 50-30 lead at halftime was looking like a mountain to climb for the Sabres. The third stanza was answered by one of the Sabres in Meg Prosser who dropped a triple to start the term and in the blink of an eye - the deficit was wiped away. It took a 1:54 for the Sabres to reel off a 0-11 run through Prosser and Kayla Mathews as they notched 11 and 7 points for the quarter respectively. Their defence found another gear and suddenly it was 2-16 in the quarter with only a Fejo controlled floater going down. The Sabres continued to nail outside shots through their array of shooters to clock 6 of 8 for the quarter. Zoe Walker-Roberts locked down Maddi Utti for the term and Rintala went for a donut as the Sabres closed it right back to 58-54 with two minutes left in the term. The ever-consistent Jasmine Simmons engineered a couple of big plays and drew and1 just prior to the close of the quarter - to setup a grandstand finish 62-57. The Sabres hit back again hard in the fourth with Prosser dropping another triple before a couple of key moments in the game. The Sabres fans up in arms as a no-call on Williams who maybe felt had some heavy contact was further compounded by Maddi Utti drawing the foul right down the other end. The game continued to swing back and forward with huge play after play with Rintala driving for the hard finish, Prosser posting up, Fejo stealing and scoring and Zoe Walker-Roberts tre brought it back to a one basket game 76-73. Kayla Mathews left one short, Simmons finished again then Williams completed a tough under the basket touch finish. Simmons then grabbed the and1 to make it 78-73 only to be answered by Williams to make it 78-75 with 1:17 to go. Simmons then pulled up for a controlled jumpshot on the next play to make it 80-75 then the Sabres had possession to find a way back into it. Maddi Utti already seeing the finish line blocked the drive of Williams to lift her Bearcats to another level. The Sabres then turned it over baseline only for the Bearcats to give it back to them. The Sabres did so again as it came down to a trap and steal scenario for them. Maddi Utti drew the foul then proceeded to knock down both free throws - the late Prosser shots falling short and the Bearcats busting out onto court in jubilation as they sealed the win 82-75. Maddi Utti was the MVP for the Grand Final with 25 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, blocks and steals. Not to be outdone though were Rintala with 22 points and 9 rebounds, Fejo with 14 points and 10 assists and Simmons with a consistent 12 points and 10 rebounds. For the Sabres it was Williams with 23 points and 13 rebounds while huge second halves from Prosser (15 points each with 3 triples beyond the arc) kept the Sabres in the game. MVP Maddi Utti knew the focus prior to the game was to get on the glass early and secure multiple possessions. 'We wanted to grab second chance points from those boards. We knew we had an advantage in that area.' Maddi Utti shared. Although coach Kaye-Lee Stuart and her team were concerned at three quarter time about the Sabres shooting,, Maddi Utti said she rallied them at the break in play to address the issue. 'We had to get out to the shooters as we knew they were good shooters from the jump as she reminded us - thats the adjustment we made.' Maddi Utti explained about the change in tactics after the hot shooting quarter. Jennie Rintala shared how much it meant to the Bearcats and to players like Captain Skye Langenbrick, Michaela Lappin and the club. 'It feels good. it's been a long time coming and tonight we had so many contributors. It so good for the club and everyone connected and to do it for those girls that have been around a longtime - they've put in the hardwork.' The Bearcats have been top of the tree since the early part of the season and have stuck to their method and as a result come out of the NBL1 Central season - with the silverware. Courtesy of: nbl1.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 South Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Grand Final MVP: Marena Whittle (180-G-1994) of Ringwood H.Player of the Year: Alicia Froling (190-F-1996) of BendigoYouth Player of the Year: Jade Melbourne (176-F/G-2002) of Ballarat R.Defensive Player of the Year:  Digna Strautmane (188-F-1998) of OlympiacosCoach of the Year: Matthew Sutton of Mt Gambier
First Team Alicia Froling (190-F-1996) of Bendigo Tess Madgen (183-F-1990) of Bendigo LB Keely Froling (188-F-1996) of Launceston T. Alice Kunek (187-G/F-1991) of Nunawading S. Marena Whittle (180-G-1994) of Ringwood H.Ringwood Hawks celebrate NBL1 South title - Sep 3, 2022 The Ringwood Hawks are on top of the NBL1 South Women's competition claiming a first championship on the back of a stunning Grand Final performance to beat the Bendigo Braves 89-73. The Hawks started the game on fire but it was the regular season champion Braves who grabbed the momentum either side of half-time going on an 11-0 run to have all the momentum. However, Ringwood were able to turn the tide in remarkable fashion and it was a three-point shooting barrage in the third quarter led by Marena Whittle (180-G-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management), Toni Farnworth, Digna Strautmane (188-F-1998, college: Georgia Tech) and Marta Hermida (180-G-1997, college: Boise St.). The Hawks were able to turn a six-point deficit into a match-winning 16-point advantage in the matter of minutes and went on to secure the 16-point win to claim the association's first championship. Whittle was named the Grand Final MVP with the Adelaide Lightning WNBL star simply unstoppable at the State Basketball Centre by finishing the evening with 33 points, 19 rebounds, four assists and two steals on 13/22 shooting from the floor. She had plenty of help as well and Hermida stepped up big time on the big stage with 19 points and eight assists while knocking down three three-pointers and hitting all six of her free-throw attempts. Latvian star Strautmane was also terrific for the Hawks with 16 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals on 4/7 shooting from downtown. Toni Farnworth showed her class and experience once more on the Grand Final stage with 13 points while Danni Allen added five points and Jacqueline Trotto three points, five rebounds and two assists. It was a tough loss in the Grand Final for Bendigo after such a terrific season in the NBL1 South where they lost just twice during the regular season to finish on top of the standings. Megan McKay (190-F-1997, college: St.Mary's, CA) did a power of work, though, and delivered 23 points and 17 rebounds on 10/15 shooting for the Braves with Tess Madgen (183-F-1990) putting up 30 points, five boards and three assists. Kelly Wilson (170-G-1984) added 10 points, four steals, three rebounds and three assists, Cassidy McLean (178-F-1999) five points, eight boards and three assists, and Madeline Sexton three points and three rebounds. Ringwood shot out to a flying start in the Grand Final with two early shots from Marena Whittle helping them to the first six points of the game before a steadying offensive rebound and putback for Bendigo from Megan McKay. But it was all the Hawks early and another pair of free-throws from Marta Hermida and then another jumper from Whittle saw them lead 10-2, and it was soon 13-4 when Hermida knocked one down from long-range. Digna Strautmane also nailed one from beyond the arc for a 16-4 advantage before again it was McKay working hard on the offensive glass to end up with a three-point play for the Braves. Tess Madgen then tried to will Bendigo back into it with a three ball but former Grand Final MVP out west Toni Farnworth stepped up to reply in kind for Ringwood. However, the Braves were warming to the task and a steal and layup from Wilson had them back within three and by quarter-time Ringwood's lead was just 23-20. Bendigo then grabbed the lead to start the second quarter on the back of another offensive board and putback from McKay and then a triple from Madgen. The Grand Final was heating up with Danni Allen hitting a three up the other end to put Ringwood back on top. The lead continued to switch hands until a triple from Strautmane and inside basket from Whittle helped Ringwood back to a five-point edge, but Bendigo turned things back around in the final minute with seven straight points to head into the main break leading 43-41. Bendigo kept that momentum rolling to start the third quarter too with the first four points to turn that into an 11-0 run to have gone from five points down to leading by six, but the Grand Final then underwent a remarkable transformation. It was Whittle who steadied things for Ringwood with a couple of baskets to keep her team close and then the three-point party started to blow the game wide open with the Braves not knowing what hit them. Strautmane started things off to give Ringwood the one-point lead before Hermida then added a couple from downtown in just over a minute. Whittle then landed from long-range as well and all of a sudden it was a 10-point lead. The Hawks were far from done yet and Whitte nailed another from downtown, Farnworth did the same and that saw the lead blow out to 13 points. It was then 16 when Farnworth hit another reminiscent of her performance in the now NBL1 West competition for Perry Lakes in 2017. Ringwood were still on top by 14 by three quarter-time and while the Braves tried to find a way back in the fourth term with McKay continuing to battle valiantly, there would be no coming back and the Hawks claimed the championship with the 16-point victory. Not only will Ringwood be celebrating a first championship but they've also booked in a spot at next week's National Finals where they will have home court advantage. Courtesy of: nbl1.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 West Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Grand Final MVP:  Leonie Fiebich (193-SF-2000) of Warwick S.Player of the Year: Stacey Barr (173-G-1992) of Warwick S.Youth Player of the Year: Nes'eya Parker-Williams (186-SF-2001) of Joondalup W.Defensive Player of the Year: Emma Gandini (172-G-1994) of Willetton T.Coach of the Year: Jonelle Morley of Warwick S.
First Team Robbi Ryan (170-G-1997) of Joondalup W. Stacey Barr (173-G-1992) of Warwick S. Emma Clarke (186-F-2000) of Perry Lakes H. Teige Morrell (F) of Joondalup W. Jessie Edwards (192-C-1995) of Cockburn C.Warwick Senators crowned NBL1 West champions - Sep 2, 2022 The Warwick Senators have ended the 2022 NBL1 West season by winning 18 matches in-a-row to end their 28-year championship drought with an emphatic 87-61 victory against the Willetton Tigers. The Senators entered Friday night's Grand Final at Bendat Basketball Centre in a hot run of form having won 17 matches to make it to the club's sixth women's Grand Final as they attempted to win a second championship, and first since 1994. Standing in their way was the reigning champion Tigers who were shooting for a 10th championship, but right from the outset on Friday night the Senators stamped themselves on the contest and weren't to be denied. Two-time MVP Stacey Barr (173-G-1992, college: Idaho) and gun import forward Leonie Fiebich (193-SF-2000) set up the championship triumph by combining for 33 points in the first half with the Senators going into the major break leading by 16. That lead grew to as much as 30 during the second half with Warwick going on to win by 26 to win their first championship since 1994 in style. First-year German import Fiebich was awarded the Grand Final MVP award on the back of 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while nailing 9/11 from the floor. On the back of winning her second MVP award this season, Barr delivered another 23 points, nine assists, six rebounds and three steals in the Grand Final as well to earn her first NBL1 West championship. It's a remarkable story for Senators captain Nicole Jorre (170-G-1982) de St Jorre to lead her team to the championship in the 439th game of her career that began back in 1999 at the Swan City Mustangs. She produced eight points and six assists in the Grand Final too. Young Perth Lynx WNBL star Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard (191-F-1998, college: Hawaii) also had 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Senators while Nat Burton showed all of her class and experience to win another championship in her first season with Warwick. Having had a glittering WNBL, European and Australian Opals career, Burton backed up her championship at the Perry Lakes Hawks by helping the Senators to the win with 11 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two assists. Emma Berryman (164-G-1987) got her long-awaited title too 366 games into her career while scoring four points late with Hayley Alone hitting a late triple too while Chloe Forster contributed two points, five assists and three rebounds. Jonelle Morley deserves terrific credit for her coaching performance in 2022 as well in her third year in charge at the Senators. After a couple of early losses in the season to the Joondalup Wolves and Willetton, Warwick never lost again winning the last 15 games of the regular season before finals wins over the Tigers and Mandurah Magic before capping off the 18-game winning run in the Grand Final. It will be a tough Grand Final loss to swallow for the Tigers but they deserve to be proud of their performance to win twice last weekend just to make it on the back of last year's championship. Former Senator Tayla Hepburn (188-F-1997, college: San Diego) put up 16 points and five rebounds for Willetton while Emma Gandini (172-G-1994) contributed 12 points and three steals, Sophie Doran (166-G-2001) eight points and four assists, and Alex Sharp nine points, five boards, four assists and three steals. Samantha Lubcke (188-F-1996, college: Utah Valley) also had eight points and eight rebounds but the Tigers did sorely miss point guard Hayley Winter after she went down injured last Thursday night against Cockburn. Stacey Barr and Nat Burton opened the game with a couple of big baskets but then Willetton steadied with a three ball from Alex Sharp. However, the Senators had come ready to make an early statement and forced a couple of poor turnovers on Willetton that turned into layups to Burton and Leonie Fiebich and suddenly Warwick was out to an 11-3 start. Nicole Jorre de St Jorre then made it 13-3 before Warwick's lead soon got out to 13 after a pair of free throws from Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard Alexanda Hoycard. Just as Willetton showed some signs of life with a three ball from Emma Gandini, Fiebich scored going to the basket on the next two possession to push the lead out to 14 and the Senators were still on top 28-16 by quarter-time. Fiebich then opened the second term by knocking down a three-pointer to push the margin out to 15 again and when Barr also hit from beyond the arc it was out to 18. Chloe Forster made it 20 and Willetton had to dig deep to avoid the game being over by half-time. A couple of quick scores from Samantha Lubcke and Tayla Hepburn did steady the reigning champs but Warwick continued to have all the answers and still went into half-time in control leading 46-30. Gandini did hit an early three to start the second half to breathe some life into a Willetton fightback, but it just wasn't going to happen. Warwick continued to have all the answers and by three quarter-time they had extended their lead to 69-49. There was to be no miracle fourth quarter fightback from the defending champions either and when Clinch Alexanda Hoycard drained a three-point the lead was out to a game-high 25 points. Hayley Alone then had her own Grand Final moment by nailing a triple to make it a 30-point ball game and then 366-game veteran Emma Berryman hit the floor to score in the paint too, and the Senators broke their title drought by ending up winning 87-61. Not only have the Senators now won their first championship since 1994 but they will get to represent the NBL1 West at next week's National Finals in Melbourne. Courtesy of: nbl1.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 East Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Grand Final MVP: Unique Thompson (190-F-1999) of Albury LBPlayer of the Year: Lauren Jackson (190-C) of Albury LBYouth Player of the Year: Chyra Evans (191-C-2003) of Sydney UniDefensive Player of the Year: Lauren Nicholson (183-G-1993) of Sutherland S.Coach of the Year: Renae Garlepp of Norths Bears
First Team Unique Thompson (190-F-1999) of Albury LB Lauren Jackson (190-C) of Albury LB Lauren Nicholson (183-G-1993) of Sutherland S. Ai Yamada (170-G-1995) of Albury LB Vanessa Panousis (170-PG-1995) of Sutherland S.Bandits win inaugural NBL1 East women's championship to make club history - Aug 28, 2022 The Bandits' 2022 team will forever be remembered as the club's first women's champions after taking home the inaugural NBL1 East title. The border representatives defeated Sutherland 85-72 in the grand final at Sydney's Hills Basketball Stadium on Sunday, after overcoming Norths on Saturday in the semi-final. Coach Matt Paps admitted the drought-breaking championship stirred emotions for many within the club. "This was for all of the women's players who have played for the Bandits over the last 16 years," Paps said post-victory. "I'm just excited for this group of girls, every one of them can call themselves championship players and that's really exciting for them and the club. "All of our supporters and everyone that came every week and couldn't get to Sydney, this was for them." Unique Thompson (190-F-1999, college: Auburn) was the top-scorer in the decider with 24-points and 11 rebounds, while Lauren Jackson (196-F/C-1981)'s comeback story continues to sweeten with the Opal helping her home town club to victory with 18 points and 11 rebounds. "It's pretty special for Lauren to start her comeback at home, come back and win a championships for her hometown and for all the people in Albury Wodonga, and then to continue on with the Opals in the World Cup," Paps said. "It's a super exciting time for Lauren." Border star Casey Arden rose to the occasion to finish with 14-points, while Ai Yamada (170-G-1995) continued her excellent form to finish the game with 13 points and five rebounds. Brodie Theodore also led the way with 16 points and 12 rebounds against the Sharks. "Everyone worked hard and it was a whole team effort both days," Paps said. "We can't win without everyone's input, no matter how big or small. "They didn't look nervous out there, it was probably more excitement." After taking over the coaching reins from Lauren Jackson at the end of the 2019 NBL1 South season, Paps has ridden the highs and lows the club has faced over the last three seasons. "It's amazing for the women's program to go from really pushing hard just to get a win, to having a real dominant season and finishing off with an NBL1 East championship," he said. "It's awesome for the club and the community. "As a coach, I'm so proud of the whole group." The victory was further sweetened with Jackson being crowned the Most Valuable Player in NBL1 East this season, while she was joined by Thompson and Yamada to claim three spots in the league's All Star five in a history-making season. Courtesy of: bordermail.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL1 North Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Finals MVP: Stephanie Reid (168-G-1996) of Townsville F.Player of the Year: Tiana Mangakahia (168-PG-1995) of Northside W.Youth Player of the Year: Shyla Heal (167-PG-2001) of Northside W.Defensive Player of the Year: Tiana Mangakahia (168-PG-1995) of Northside W.Coach of the Year: Shannon Seebohm of Townsville F.
First Team Tiana Mangakahia (168-PG-1995) of Northside W. Abby Cubillo (168-PG-1999) of Brisbane C. Stephanie Reid (168-G-1996) of Townsville F. Cayla George (193-C-1989) of Cairns D. Mikaela Ruef (191-F-1990) of Logan T.Townsville Flames celebrate NBL1 North title - Aug 28, 2022 The Townsville Flames are the NBL1 North Women's champions on the back of two dominant and outstanding Grand Final wins on the road in successive nights against the previously undefeated Logan Thunder. Logan came into the Grand Final Series having won all 19 of their regular season matches and then both their finals matches against the Cairns Dolphins and Brisbane Capitals. However, they found the going much tougher in the Grand Final Series at Bendigo Bank Cornubia Park Sports Centre against the Townsville Flames. The Flames finished the regular season in third place and then defeated the Mackay Meteorettes and Southern Districts Spartans in the first two weeks of the finals to reach the Grand Final. The Shannon Seebohm -coached Flames then put on a clinic in all areas in both Grand Final games winning Game 1 on Friday night 85-57 to hand Logan their first loss of the season. The Flames then backed that up with an even more emphatic performance on Saturday night holding the Thunder to just four points in the first quarter on the way to the eventual 80-48 victory. That saw Townsville secure the NBL1 North championship for 2022 and book in their spot at the National Finals in Melbourne. Stephanie Reid (168-G-1996, college: Buffalo) was named the Grand Final MVP after delivering 28 points and eight assists on Saturday night backing up her 21 points and 11 assists from the night before. Courtesy of: nbl1.com.au Australiabasket.com All-Australian Big V Awards 2022 - Sep 14, 2022 Finals MVP: Amanda Paschal (170-G-1996) of Wyndham D.Player of the Year: Dyani Ananiev (186-C-2004) of Wyndham D.Youth Player of the Year: Dyani Ananiev (186-C-2004) of Wyndham D.Defensive Player of the Year:  Louella Tomlinson (193-F-1988) of Bulleen B.Coach of the Year: Gerard Hillier of Wyndham D.
First Team Dyani Ananiev (186-C-2004) of Wyndham D. Louella Tomlinson (193-F-1988) of Bulleen B. Amanda Paschal (170-G-1996) of Wyndham D. Ida Andersson (173-G-1996) of Sunbury J. Morgan Ili of McKinnon C.Wyndham winners after breaking Boomers - Aug 28, 2022 WYNDHAM has been crowned the champions of the Big V Women's basketball competition for season 2022, after defeating the Bulleen Boomers in two games over the past couple of weeks. In the best of three series, Wyndham managed to get the job done in just two outings, in a performance that was reflective of their dominance all season long. Wyndham (86) def. Bulleen Boomers (70) Having been the best side all year, Wyndham came into the grand final series expected to win it all. However, there was every chance the weight of expectation could prove too much, and the Boomers had an exceptional year themselves. Despite these potential pitfalls, the ladder-leaders produced a clinical performance in both game one and two of the grand final series, and proved far too good for a determined Bulleen outfit. Wyndham proved to be a deserving winner, given how well they performed for all of season 2022, and ended the season in fitting fashion, crowned the competition's best after an entertaining campaign. The game took place at Eagle Stadium on Saturday night, and after claiming a win on the road last weekend, Wyndham had the home court advantage this time around. The hosts got off to a fast start, getting some easy buckets with their signature ball movement and jumping out to a five-point advantage at the first change. Quarter number two saw Wyndham lift its offensive output even further, with buckets coming in fast fashion as the lead began to extend into double-digits. When the buzzer sounded to mark half time, the home team held a 13-point scoreboard advantage, and had one hand on the championship. The Boomers made some adjustments at the main break, particularly on the defensive end of the court, with Wyndham held to just 15 points for the third term, their lowest period of the game. The margin was reduced to 11 points heading into the final change, and although it was unlikely, the Boomers had given themselves a slight chance. Those hopes were unfortunately dashed by a clinical fourth quarter performance from Wyndham, who wrestled back momentum and put the game away with a 27-point showing in the final term. It was scenes of pure joy on the final buzzer as the minor premiers celebrated a terrific campaign. In a fitting end to a dominant year, Amanda Paschal (170-G-1996, college: Kentucky, agency: DC Sports) was far and away the most dominant player on the court, finishing with a triple-double from game-high 27 points to go with 18 rebounds and 11 assists (and six steals too), in an all-around showing that was reflective of her output all year. She formed a handy duo with Dyani Ananiev (186-C-2004), who had 19 points of her own. In a disappointing finish to a promising season, the Boomers still had some bright spots, with four of their five starters recording 11 points or more. Annabel Deerbon (180-G, college: HBU) top scored with 16 points, but it was not enough as Bulleen could not contain the output of Paschal, who did as she pleased. To add to the joy, it was a historic night for Wyndham, with the club's senior men's side also claiming the trophy in what was a dominant year for the organisation. Courtesy of: central.rookieme.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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