Big V Round 3 (Regular Season): Sunbury J. lose to Warnambool

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Big V and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Jets (2-1). They were crushed by Warrnambool (1-2) 87-68 on Saturday night. Warrnambool forced 19 Sunbury J. turnovers. It was a great evening for Grace Taylor who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Amy Wormald helped adding 11 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Chloe Hildebrand with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets will play next round against Western Port trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Warrnambool will try to continue on its current victory against Sherbrooke S. in Upwey.
Storm (3-1) recorded a loss in Tullamarine. Visitors were defeated by Hume City Broncos (2-2) 63-53. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Georgia Keighran accounted for 7 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for Bellarine in the defeat. Hume City Broncos will play against Bulleen (#8) on the road in the next round. Storm will play against Warrandyte V. (#6) in Melbourne and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in McKinnon supposed to be also quite interesting. Boomers (2-3) played at the court of Cougars (2-1). Cougars smashed Boomers 105-73 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Maighan Hedge who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Madeline Holland who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cougars will meet Warrandyte V. (#6) in the next round. Boomers will play against Hume City B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 3 Warrandyte V. won against Western Port on the opponent's court 102-99. Hume City B. was outscored by Pakenham W. in a home game 45-78.

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McKinnon C. - Bulleen B. 105-73

The game in McKinnon supposed to be also quite interesting. Boomers (2-3) played at the court of Cougars (2-1). Cougars smashed Boomers 105-73 on Saturday. McKinnon C. outrebounded Bulleen 49-35 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Maighan Hedge (178, college: Cameron) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Amy Baum (170, college: USF) chipped in 7 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Eryn Rosowski added 11 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cougars will meet Warrandyte V. (#6) in the next round. Boomers will play against Hume City B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bulleen B.: M.Holland 17+5reb+4ast, C.Breden 12+2reb+3ast, R.Eryn 11+4reb+3ast, H.Chloe 8+6reb+1ast, Z.Chloe 7+2reb, H.Alice 7+5reb
McKinnon C.: M.Hedge 18+6reb+6ast, S.Emily 18+3reb+3ast, K.Vaile 15+9reb, R.Jennie 13+10reb+1ast, S.Beveridge 12+3reb, R.Price 10+5reb

Warrnambool - Sunbury J. 87-68

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Jets (2-1). They were crushed by Warrnambool (1-2) 87-68 on Saturday night. Warrnambool forced 19 Sunbury J. turnovers. It was a great evening for Grace Taylor who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Amy Wormald helped adding 11 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Chloe Hildebrand with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Kayla Salmons (190-2002, college: Buffalo) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets will play next round against Western Port trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Warrnambool will try to continue on its current victory against Sherbrooke S. in Upwey.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: H.Abby 17+3reb+1ast, S.Kayla 16+10reb+2ast, H.Chloe 16+14reb+4ast, K.Alexandra 13+2reb+1ast, A.Emily 8, M.Charlie 8+3reb
Warrnambool: G.Taylor 15+5reb+5ast, S.Stone 13+5reb+4ast, M.Carlin 12+6reb, A.Wormald 11+9reb+3ast, T.Norman 6+4reb, J.Leddin 3+2reb

Western Port - Warrandyte V. 99-102

Rather expected game in Western Port where Steelers (0-3) were edged by Venom (2-2) 102-99 on Saturday. Warrandyte V. forced 20 Western Port turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Her fellow American import swingman Alaya Fitzgerald (180, college: Portland St.) chipped in 26 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) who recorded 29 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Sofia Ruscitti added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Steelers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Venom will meet at home McKinnon C. (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Steelers will play against Sunbury J. (#3) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Western Port: J.Hanson 29+5reb+3ast, R.Sofia 18+5reb+1ast, B.Kate 14+3reb, G.Lola 12+5reb+2ast, H.Georgia 7+1reb, N.Isabella 6+14reb
Warrandyte V.: A.Fitzgerald 26+4reb+5ast, P.Amy 21+10reb+6ast, L.Swain 19+10reb, E.Whitehouse 16+7reb+3ast, M.Kuen 8+8reb+3ast, E.Bollands 7+2reb

Hume City B. - Pakenham W. 45-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Warriors' (2-2) road victory over Hume City Broncos (2-2) 78-45 on Saturday. Pakenham W. shot 18 for 28 from the free-throw line, while Hume City B. only scored two points from the stripe. They outrebounded Hume City B. 67-32 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman Tazsa Garrett-Hammett (180, college: UWA) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Bridget Mullings (190, college: GCU, agency: Crossover Management) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds and Samantha Labros added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Hume City Broncos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Warriors will meet Sherbrooke S. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hume City Broncos will play against Bulleen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: H.Kelly 11+8reb, L.Samantha 9+6reb, O.Eliza 7+2reb+1ast, K.Georgia 6+4reb, C.Monique 5+5reb+2ast, S.Rachel 4+1reb+1ast
Pakenham W.: G.Tazsa 22+11reb+2ast, M.Bridget 14+14reb+1ast, S.Oloughlin 11+10reb+2ast, R.Gallagher 8+1reb+2ast, K.Neave 7+11reb+1ast, C.Schreuder 7+5reb+2ast

Hume City B. - Bellarine 63-53

Storm (3-1) recorded a loss in Tullamarine. Visitors were defeated by Hume City Broncos (2-2) 63-53. Strangely Bellarine outrebounded Hume City B. 53-31 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Georgia Keighran accounted for 7 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Georgia Varley added 14 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) respectively for Bellarine in the defeat. Hume City Broncos will play against Bulleen (#8) on the road in the next round. Storm will play against Warrandyte V. (#6) in Melbourne and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: S.Courtney 22+11reb, V.Georgia 14+8reb+2ast, G.Shayla 9+7reb, C.Maisie 5+4reb, A.Charlotte 5+14reb+1ast, H.Cortney 4+4reb
Hume City B.: K.Heimburger 10+13reb, O.Siamoa 10+1reb, M.Caparello 9+4reb+1ast, S.Labros 9+3reb+1ast, G.Keighran 7+6reb+2ast, E.Ogilvie 4