Big V Round 6 (Regular Season): Warrandyte V. lose to Suns

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There was a change at the Big V leadership position after last games. The most shocking disappointment of round 6 was a defeat of league's leader Venom (5-5). They were crushed by second ranked Suns (7-1) 89-46 on Saturday night. Sherbrooke S. outrebounded Warrandyte V. 50-30 including a 39-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sherbrooke S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Warrandyte V.'s players. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Emma Pearce chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Leah Swain (192-1988) with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Venom's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Sherbrooke S. keeps a position of league leader. Warrandyte V. at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sherbrooke S..
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Suns as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Suns defeated 3rd ranked Jets in Upwey 66-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jets. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Emma Pearce supported her with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds by guard Chloe Hildebrand did not help to save the game for Sunbury J.. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Sunbury J. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with five games lost.
Leading Venom (5-5) recorded its fifth loss in Tullamarine on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Hume City Broncos (5-4) 77-70. The best player for the winners was Kelly Heimburger who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the other side the best for losing team was Amy Patton who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Hume City B. moved-up to third place, which they share with Western Port. Loser Venom dropped to the fifth position with five games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: bottom-ranked Warrnambool was destroyed by Pakenham W. on the opponent's court 100-43. Bulleen was outscored by McKinnon C. in a home game 51-81. Sunbury J. recorded a loss to Bellarine on the road 76-60. Hume City B. was crushed by Western Port on its own court 46-85. Bottom-ranked Warrnambool was smashed by McKinnon C. in a road game 80-46.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 16 rebounds by Katherine Vaile of McKinnon C..

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Pakenham W. - Warrnambool 100-43

Rather expected game in Pakenham where 10th ranked Warrnambool (1-6) was crushed by eighth ranked Warriors (3-4) 100-43 on Saturday. Pakenham W. held Warrnambool to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Pakenham W. forced 24 Warrnambool turnovers and outrebounded them 53-31 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pakenham W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Warrnambool's players. The best player for the winners was guard Kailey Neave (188, college: Pacific) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Stella Oloughlin chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Warriors players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Megan Carlin who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds and Sienna Stone added 12 points respectively. Pakenham W. moved-up to seventh place. Warrnambool lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Pakenham W.: K.Neave 19+9reb+1ast, M.Bridget 17+5reb+1ast, S.Oloughlin 13+8reb+5ast, B.Whatman 12+3reb+6ast, G.Tazsa 12+7reb+3ast, E.Sans 11+6reb+2ast
Warrnambool: S.Sienna 12+4reb+2ast, C.Megan 11+9reb+1ast, L.Jae 9+3reb+1ast, M.Molly 7+1reb+1ast, B.Ava 3+2reb+1ast, P.Carly 1+10reb+3ast

Bulleen B. - McKinnon C. 51-81

Rather predictable result in Bulleen where fifth ranked Cougars (5-2) smashed 7th ranked Boomers (1-5) 81-51 on Saturday. McKinnon C. forced 21 Bulleen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Maighan Hedge (178, college: Cameron) who scored 24 points and 4 assists. American forward Katherine Vaile (185, college: UW-Oshkosh) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Cougars' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian guard Olivia Weekes (180, college: UBC) who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) added 9 points and 4 assists respectively. Cougars have a solid three-game winning streak. McKinnon C. moved-up to second place. Bulleen lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: M.Hedge 24+2reb+4ast, R.Price 12+5reb, K.Vaile 12+11reb+1ast, S.Beveridge 10+3reb+1ast, R.Jennie 8+9reb, E.Leonard 6+3reb+1ast
Bulleen B.: G.Lola 12+1reb, W.Olivia 11+14reb, J.Hanson 9+3reb+4ast, N.Isabella 8+3reb+2ast, M.Hailey 5+7reb, B.Kate 2+4reb

Bellarine - Sunbury J. 76-60

There was a minor upset in Bellarine where 3rd ranked Jets (3-5) were defeated by sixth ranked Storm (4-3) 76-60 on Saturday. Bellarine forced 22 Sunbury J. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Chantelle Hall who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Chloe Hildebrand who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and Charlie Mckinnon added 10 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bellarine maintains sixth position with 4-3 record. Loser Jets dropped to the eighth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: C.Hall 18+8reb+2ast, C.Strait 18+8reb+1ast, G.Varley 16+6reb+3ast, A.Osborne 10+1reb+2ast, S.Golden 8+9reb+2ast, M.Corcoran 2+1reb
Sunbury J.: H.Chloe 20+6reb+2ast, M.Charlie 10+4reb+2ast, C.Grace 8+4reb+2ast, P.Mikayla 7+7reb+1ast, S.Kayla 4+9reb, L.Hevinder 4+4reb+3ast

Hume City B. - Western Port 46-85

There was a surprise result in Tullamarine where ninth ranked Steelers (5-4) outscored one of their biggest challengers Hume City Broncos (5-4) 85-46 on Saturday. Western Port dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hume City Broncos's 24. Western Port outrebounded Hume City B. 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Western Port looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Hume City B.'s players. The best player for the winners was American forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Brittney Suarjaya chipped in 14 points and 4 steals. Steelers' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who recorded 23 points and 6 rebounds and Georgia Keighran added 2 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Steelers have a solid three-game winning streak. Western Port moved-up to third place, which they share with Hume City B.
Top scorers:
Western Port: H.Madeline 20+7reb+3ast, B.Suarjaya 14+1reb+3ast, E.Rosowski 12+4reb+1ast, B.Clare 8+1reb+2ast, C.Hicks 6+2reb+4ast, A.Humble 6+7reb+2ast
Hume City B.: H.Kelly 23+6reb, C.Maddison 6+4reb, S.Oriana-Rose 5+3reb+1ast, M.Genevieve 4+1reb+1ast, L.Samantha 4+3reb, O.Eliza 2+4reb+1ast

Sherbrooke S. - Warrandyte V. 89-46

There was a change at the Big V leadership position after last games. The most shocking disappointment of round 6 was a defeat of league's leader Venom (5-5). They were crushed by second ranked Suns (7-1) 89-46 on Saturday night. Sherbrooke S. outrebounded Warrandyte V. 50-30 including a 39-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sherbrooke S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Warrandyte V.'s players. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Emma Pearce chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Suns players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Leah Swain (192-1988) with 9 points and 5 rebounds and American swingman Alaya Fitzgerald (180, college: Portland St.) scored 10 points. Venom's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Sherbrooke S. keeps a position of league leader. Warrandyte V. at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Sherbrooke S..
Top scorers:
Sherbrooke S.: S.Oliana 27+12reb+4ast, E.Pearce 17+9reb+1ast, E.Bravington 13+4reb+3ast, Z.Zoe 12+5reb+6ast, M.Prior 11+12reb+3ast, B.Mackenzie 7+1reb
Warrandyte V.: F.Alaya 10+3reb, S.Leah 9+5reb+1ast, B.Eleanor 8+3reb+1ast, K.Michaela 4+5reb+2ast, A.Patton 4+3reb, W.Emily 4+3reb+2ast

Sherbrooke S. - Sunbury J. 66-56

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Suns as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Suns defeated 3rd ranked Jets in Upwey 66-56. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Jets. Sherbrooke S. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 22. Sherbrooke S. outrebounded Sunbury J. 61-33 including a 28-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Suns brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Emma Pearce supported her with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Four Suns players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds by guard Chloe Hildebrand did not help to save the game for Sunbury J.. Swedish forward Lovisa Hevinder (188-2002, college: UT Tyler) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Sunbury J. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Sherbrooke S.: S.Oliana 20+8reb+9ast, K.Tanielle 12+12reb+1ast, E.Pearce 12+16reb+1ast, Z.Zoe 10+4reb+4ast, E.Bravington 7+9reb+1ast, M.Prior 5+10reb+2ast
Sunbury J.: H.Chloe 20+12reb+3ast, L.Hevinder 9+6reb+4ast, K.Alexandra 8+1reb+3ast, S.Kayla 8+6reb+1ast, M.Charlie 6+3reb+2ast, P.Mikayla 5+1reb

Hume City B. - Warrandyte V. 77-70

Leading Venom (5-5) recorded its fifth loss in Tullamarine on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Hume City Broncos (5-4) 77-70. Hume City B. made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Strangely Warrandyte V. outrebounded Hume City B. 49-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Kelly Heimburger (183-2002, college: Azusa Pacific) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Samantha Labros chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Eleanor Bollands added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Hume City B. moved-up to third place, which they share with Western Port. Loser Venom dropped to the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Hume City B.: K.Heimburger 21+10reb+2ast, M.Crotty 17+3reb, S.Labros 15+3reb+2ast, O.Siamoa 9+2reb+2ast, G.Keighran 7+8reb, E.Ogilvie 3+1reb+5ast
Warrandyte V.: B.Eleanor 20+8reb+1ast, A.Patton 16+16reb+3ast, W.Emily 12+7reb+2ast, F.Alaya 8+7reb+1ast, K.Michaela 6+5reb+1ast, S.Leah 4+4reb

McKinnon C. - Warrnambool 80-46

There was no surprise in McKinnon where 10th ranked Warrnambool (1-6) was outplayed by fifth ranked Cougars (5-2) 80-46 on Sunday. McKinnon C. dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Warrnambool's 14. McKinnon C. forced 25 Warrnambool turnovers and outrebounded them 58-25 including a 33-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Katherine Vaile (185, college: UW-Oshkosh) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Romy Price chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Amy Wormald who recorded 8 points and 7 rebounds and Sienna Stone added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Warrnambool's coach already knew that her team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars have a solid three-game winning streak. McKinnon C. moved-up to second place. Warrnambool lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: K.Vaile 22+16reb+1ast, M.Hedge 13+2reb+4ast, R.Price 11+11reb+2ast, S.Beveridge 9+3reb+1ast, E.Leonard 9+3reb+1ast, A.Fitter 7+6reb+1ast
Warrnambool: T.Grace 9+3reb+2ast, W.Amy 8+7reb+3ast, M.Molly 6+1reb, C.Megan 6+2reb+1ast, S.Sienna 6+8reb+3ast, P.Carly 5+3reb+2ast