Big V Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The biggest surprise took place in Melbourne where host Venom (4-2) crushed league's leader Storm (3-2) 73-51 on Saturday evening. Eleanor Bollands fired 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) chipped in 6 points and 8 rebounds. Venom's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chantelle Hall produced 20 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Venom have a solid four-game winning streak. Warrandyte V. maintains third position with 4-2 record having just one point less than leader Sherbrooke S. Bellarine at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sherbrooke S.. Bellarine will play next round against McKinnon C. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Warrandyte V. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Bulleen at home.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Suns as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Storm) loss. Suns smashed 9th ranked Warrnambool in Upwey 119-40. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds. Melissa Prior contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Megan Carlin replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Warrnambool. Warrnambool's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sunbury J. Warrnambool at the other side keeps the ninth place with three games lost. Warrnambool will play next round against Hume City B. trying to get back on the winning streak. Sherbrooke S. will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Western Port on the road.
Undefeated Jets (4-1) recorded its first loss in Sunbury on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by eighth ranked Boomers (2-4) 87-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jets. Worth to mention a great performance of Madeline Holland who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Chloe Hildebrand responded with 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulleen maintains eighth position with 2-4 record. Loser Jets still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Sherbrooke S.. Bulleen will meet higher ranked Warrandyte V. (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sunbury J. will play against Warrandyte V. in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hume City B. was defeated by Sunbury J. in a road game 75-59. Sherbrooke S. beat Pakenham W. at home 78-71. Hume City B. won against Western Port on the opponent's court 75-65. Warrandyte V. managed to outperform McKinnon C. in a home game 79-71.

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Sunbury J. - Hume City B. 75-59

There was no surprise in Sunbury where 5th ranked Hume City Broncos (3-3) were defeated by second ranked Jets (4-1) 75-59 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Chloe Hildebrand who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her seven free throws) and Swedish forward Lovisa Hevinder (188-2002, college: UT Tyler) who added 5 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Jets' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Maddi Geislinger responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Sunbury J. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Sherbrooke S. Loser Hume City Broncos keeps the fifth place with three games lost. Sunbury J. will meet Warrandyte V. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hume City B. will play against Warrnambool and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: L.Samantha 20+3reb+2ast, G.Maddi 19+14reb+1ast, H.Kelly 18+6reb+3ast, S.Oriana-Rose 5+1reb+1ast, K.Georgia 4+4reb+1ast, W.Olivia 3+2reb+1ast
Sunbury J.: C.Hildebrand 16+7reb+4ast, K.Salmons 10+4reb, A.Keating 9+5reb+1ast, A.Hildebrand 6+6reb+3ast, H.Lovisa 5+10reb+2ast, C.Mckinnon 4+7reb

Sherbrooke S. - Warrnambool 119-40

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Suns as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Storm) loss. Suns smashed 9th ranked Warrnambool in Upwey 119-40. Sherbrooke S. held Warrnambool to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 55.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Sherbrooke S. forced 28 Warrnambool turnovers and outrebounded them 53-35 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sherbrooke S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Warrnambool's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds. Melissa Prior contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Suns players scored in double figures. Megan Carlin replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Sienna Stone added 4 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Warrnambool. Warrnambool's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sunbury J. Warrnambool at the other side keeps the ninth place with three games lost. Warrnambool will play next round against Hume City B. trying to get back on the winning streak. Sherbrooke S. will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Western Port on the road.
Top scorers:
Warrnambool: C.Megan 18+9reb, S.Maddi-Lyse 7+2reb, M.Summer 5+2reb, S.Sienna 4+5reb+5ast, L.Jae 2+2reb+1ast, T.Grace 2+6reb
Sherbrooke S.: S.Oliana 26+7reb+3ast, K.Tanielle 17+4reb+4ast, M.Prior 17+8reb+4ast, Z.Zoe 16+5reb+5ast, E.Bravington 14+8reb, E.Pearce 14+9reb+6ast

Sherbrooke S. - Pakenham W. 78-71

No shocking result in a game in Upwey where third ranked Suns (4-1) defeated 7th ranked Warriors (2-3) 78-71 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Melissa Prior who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Zoe Zwerling (173-1996, college: Northeastern) who added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Tazsa Garrett-Hammett (180, college: UWA) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and guard Briahna Whatman (170-1994) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sherbrooke S. and five Pakenham W. players scored in double figures. Sherbrooke S. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Sunbury J. Loser Warriors keeps the seventh place with three games lost. Sherbrooke S. will meet bottom-ranked Western Port (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pakenham W. will play against Western Port and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pakenham W.: W.Briahna 14+7reb+5ast, T.Garrett-Hammett 14+10reb+2ast, N.Kailey 12+6reb+1ast, O.Stella 12+6reb+5ast, S.Chelsea 11+6reb+2ast, Z.Makaela 6+2reb
Sherbrooke S.: M.Prior 21+7reb, S.Oliana 13+7reb+5ast, E.Pearce 12+10reb+3ast, Z.Zoe 11+10reb+6ast, K.Tanielle 9+5reb, E.Bravington 5+1reb+2ast

Warrandyte V. - Bellarine 73-51

The biggest surprise took place in Melbourne where host Venom (4-2) crushed league's leader Storm (3-2) 73-51 on Saturday evening. Eleanor Bollands fired 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) chipped in 6 points and 8 rebounds. Venom's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chantelle Hall produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Bellarine players scored in double figures. Venom have a solid four-game winning streak. Warrandyte V. maintains third position with 4-2 record having just one point less than leader Sherbrooke S. Bellarine at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sherbrooke S.. Bellarine will play next round against McKinnon C. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Warrandyte V. will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Bulleen at home.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: H.Chantelle 20+8reb+1ast, S.Courtney 14+5reb+6ast, A.Charlotte 11+10reb+2ast, G.Shayla 11+7reb+2ast, V.Georgia 10+7reb+5ast, O.Alivia 7+4reb+2ast
Warrandyte V.: E.Bollands 17+6reb+1ast, A.Fitzgerald 9+5reb+1ast, E.Whitehouse 8+5reb+2ast, P.Amy 6+8reb+3ast, M.Kuen 4+10reb+1ast, C.Donner 3+1ast

Western Port - Hume City B. 65-75

Very expected game in Western Port where bottom-ranked Steelers (0-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Hume City Broncos (3-3) 75-65 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hume City B. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 6 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws) and Monique Caparello who added 11 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Canadian guard Olivia Weekes (180, college: UBC) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) scored 17 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hume City B. maintains fifth position with 3-3 record. Loser Steelers still closes the standings with four games lost. Hume City B. will meet at home Warrnambool (#9) in the next round. Western Port will play against the league's leader Sherbrooke S. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Western Port: W.Olivia 18+16reb+1ast, J.Hanson 17+3reb+6ast, S.Chelsea 8+4reb+4ast, R.Sofia 6+2reb, G.Lola 6+3reb, C.Ellen 4+3reb+1ast
Hume City B.: K.Heimburger 32+6reb+2ast, M.Caparello 11+4reb+6ast, S.Labros 10+3reb, M.Geislinger 7+14reb, E.Ogilvie 6+3reb+5ast, O.Siamoa 5+2reb+1ast

Warrandyte V. - McKinnon C. 79-71

Rather predictable result in Melbourne where third ranked Venom (4-2) beat 6th ranked Cougars (2-2) 79-71 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 9 rebounds and Emily Whitehouse who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Venom players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Katherine Vaile (185, college: UW-Oshkosh) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Emily Suckling (168, college: California, PA) scored 21 points. Venom have a solid four-game winning streak. Warrandyte V. maintains third position with 4-2 record having just one point less than leader Sherbrooke S. Loser Cougars keeps the sixth place with two games lost. Warrandyte V. will meet at home Bulleen (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. McKinnon C. will play against Bellarine and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: E.Suckling 21+2reb, V.Katherine 18+9reb+1ast, B.Sarae 10+4reb, J.Rintala 8+9reb+2ast, B.Amy 7+4reb+2ast, P.Romy 6+5reb
Warrandyte V.: E.Whitehouse 18+6reb, P.Amy 16+9reb, E.Bollands 13+5reb+2ast, A.Fitzgerald 13+3reb+4ast, M.Kuen 7+6reb, E.Locke 2+1reb+2ast

Sunbury J. - Bulleen B. 63-87

Undefeated Jets (4-1) recorded its first loss in Sunbury on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by eighth ranked Boomers (2-4) 87-63. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jets. Bulleen dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 22. Bulleen had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Clare Breden (168, college: McKendree, agency: Crossover Management) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Chloe Hildebrand responded with 16 points and Abby Hildebrand scored 7 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bulleen maintains eighth position with 2-4 record. Loser Jets still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with Sherbrooke S.. Bulleen will meet higher ranked Warrandyte V. (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Sunbury J. will play against Warrandyte V. in Melbourne and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury J.: H.Chloe 16+3reb+2ast, C.Grace 9+2reb+1ast, O.Olivia 9, L.Hevinder 7+4reb, H.Abby 7+5reb+3ast, S.Kayla 6+4reb+1ast
Bulleen B.: B.Clare 19+1reb+3ast, H.Madeline 16+6reb+2ast, E.Rosowski 14+5reb+3ast, B.Suarjaya 9+2reb+2ast, A.Humble 9+8reb+1ast, W.Waterhouse 6+3reb+1ast