Big V Round 2 (Regular Season): Sunbury J. keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Big V. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Jets defeated Boomers in Sunbury 70-61. Sunbury J. outrebounded Bulleen 48-37 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Chloe Hildebrand orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Grace Cooper contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) replied with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Bulleen. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boomers will play next round against Warrandyte V. trying to get back on the winning streak. Jets will try to continue on its current victory against Warrnambool on the road.
Boomers recorded a loss in Bellarine. Visitors were edged by Storm 93-92. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Chantelle Hall chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Boomers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Storm will play against Hume City B. in Tullamarine in the next round. Boomers will play at home against Warrandyte V. and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of Suns against Hume City Broncos on Saturday night. Host Suns were crushed by Hume City Broncos in Upwey 73-48. Kelly Heimburger notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds by Emma Pearce did not help to save the game for Sherbrooke S.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos will meet at home Bellarine in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Suns will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: winless Warrnambool was smashed by McKinnon C. on the road 122-55. Warrandyte V. won against Pakenham W. on its own court 70-67. Pakenham W. outscored Western Port in a road game 94-73.

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Bellarine - Bulleen B. 93-92

Boomers recorded a loss in Bellarine. Visitors were edged by Storm 93-92. Bulleen was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Chantelle Hall chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and Chloe Hicks scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Bellarine and four Bulleen players scored in double figures. Boomers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Storm will play against Hume City B. in Tullamarine in the next round. Boomers will play at home against Warrandyte V. and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bulleen B.: M.Holland 34+10reb, H.Chloe 15+7reb+3ast, C.Breden 15+7reb+3ast, R.Eryn 13+8reb+2ast, S.Brittney 7+1reb+1ast, G.Taylah 5
Bellarine: C.Hall 18+8reb+1ast, G.Varley 18+5reb+3ast, C.Strait 16+7reb+6ast, C.Armstrong 14+5reb+2ast, C.Hollowood 12+5reb+2ast, S.Golden 12+6reb+3ast

McKinnon C. - Warrnambool 122-55

Cougars used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Warrnambool 122-55 on Saturday night. McKinnon C. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Warrnambool's 42. McKinnon C. forced 31 Warrnambool turnovers and outrebounded them 34-15 including 22 on the defensive glass. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Warrnambool's players. Guard Emily Suckling (168, college: California, PA) notched 32 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and center Sarae Beveridge (187-2003) supported her with 19 points and 5 assists. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by Megan Carlin did not help to save the game for Warrnambool. Sienna Stone added 14 points for the guests. Warrnambool's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars will meet at home Western Port in the next round. Warrnambool will play against Sunbury J. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Warrnambool: C.Megan 17+6reb, S.Sienna 14+1ast, T.Grace 10+2reb, P.Carly 5+1reb+1ast, C.Eve 4+1reb+1ast, M.Georgia 2
McKinnon C.: S.Emily 32+2ast, S.Beveridge 19+4reb+5ast, A.Baum 13+5reb+10ast, R.Price 12+4reb, E.Leonard 11+1reb, A.Fitter 10+3reb

Warrandyte V. - Pakenham W. 70-67

There was a minor upset when Warriors were edged by Venom in Melbourne 70-67 on Sunday. Eleanor Bollands notched 16 points to lead the effort and American swingman Alaya Fitzgerald (180, college: Portland St.) supported her with 13 points and 4 steals. Venom's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 21 points and 8 rebounds by guard Kailey Neave (188, college: Pacific) did not help to save the game for Pakenham W.. American forward Bridget Mullings (190, college: GCU, agency: Crossover Management) added 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Venom will meet Bulleen on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Warriors will play against Hume City B. in Tullamarine and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pakenham W.: N.Kailey 21+8reb+1ast, W.Briahna 13+2reb+3ast, T.Garrett-Hammett 10+8reb+2ast, B.Mullings 9+12reb+5ast, O.Stella 8+6reb+5ast, S.Chelsea 6+4reb+1ast
Warrandyte V.: E.Bollands 16+4reb+1ast, A.Fitzgerald 13+4reb+2ast, E.Whitehouse 12+5reb+2ast, P.Amy 7+8reb+3ast, L.Swain 6+6reb, E.Locke 5+1reb+2ast

Western Port - Pakenham W. 73-94

There was a small surprise when Warriors rolled over Steelers in Western Port 94-73 on Saturday. Pakenham W. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Steelers's 44. Pakenham W. outrebounded Western Port 47-30 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pakenham W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Western Port's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pakenham W. made 8 blocks. American swingman Tazsa Garrett-Hammett (180, college: UWA) notched 28 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Bridget Mullings (190, college: GCU, agency: Crossover Management) supported her with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by Sofia Ruscitti did not help to save the game for Western Port. Nicola Cross added 14 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Warriors will meet Hume City B. in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Steelers will play against McKinnon C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Western Port: R.Sofia 20+1reb+2ast, C.Nicola 14+3reb+6ast, C.Ellen 12+5reb+1ast, G.Lola 9+3reb+4ast, S.Chelsea 7+4reb+2ast, N.Isabella 6+8reb+1ast
Pakenham W.: G.Tazsa 28+7reb+2ast, M.Bridget 22+10reb+2ast, S.O'loughlin 16+7reb+8ast, K.Neave 14+7reb, R.Gallagher 6+2reb+2ast, C.Schreuder 4+4reb+4ast

Sherbrooke S. - Hume City B. 48-73

Very important is a home loss of Suns against Hume City Broncos on Saturday night. Host Suns were crushed by Hume City Broncos in Upwey 73-48. Strangely Sherbrooke S. outrebounded Hume City B. 57-40 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Samantha Labros supported her with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds by Emma Pearce did not help to save the game for Sherbrooke S.. Melissa Prior added 6 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos will meet at home Bellarine in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sherbrooke S.: P.Emma 29+11reb, O.Squires 12+5reb+3ast, Z.Zwerling 10+6reb+4ast, B.Eliana 7+7reb, P.Melissa 6+12reb+3ast, T.Knight 4+7reb+1ast
Hume City B.: K.Heimburger 16+7reb+1ast, M.Caparello 11+8reb+1ast, S.Labros 11+9reb, O.Siamoa 6+1ast, E.Ogilvie 2+6reb+1ast, G.Mucha 2+1reb+1ast

Sunbury J. - Bulleen B. 70-61

Jets defeated Boomers in Sunbury 70-61. Sunbury J. outrebounded Bulleen 48-37 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Chloe Hildebrand orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Grace Cooper contributed with 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) replied with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Brittney Suarjaya added 10 points in the effort for Bulleen. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boomers will play next round against Warrandyte V. trying to get back on the winning streak. Jets will try to continue on its current victory against Warrnambool on the road.
Top scorers:
Bulleen B.: M.Holland 23+8reb+2ast, S.Brittney 10+3reb+3ast, C.Breden 8+4reb+3ast, H.Alice 6+5reb+1ast, H.Chloe 4+4reb, G.Taylah 4+3reb
Sunbury J.: G.Cooper 20+5reb+3ast, C.Hildebrand 15+6reb+7ast, O.Ogston 8+2reb+1ast, C.Mckinnon 6+3reb, A.Keating 6+8reb, K.Salmons 6+15reb+3ast