Big V Round 7 (Regular Season): Leader Sherbrooke S. lose to Bellarine

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Top ranked Suns (8-2) recorded its second loss in Bellarine on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Storm (5-3) 85-73. Bellarine made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) fired 27 points and 4 assists for the winners. Alivia Osborne chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) produced 19 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bellarine moved-up to fifth place. Sherbrooke S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Bellarine are looking forward to face Pakenham W. (#7) at home in the next round. Sherbrooke S. will play against Warrnambool (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Suns delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-5) 72-64 in Tullamarine. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. Worth to mention a great performance of Emma Pearce who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds. Oliana Squires contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Maddison Crotty answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Hume City B.Sherbrooke S. maintains first place with 8-2 record. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Sherbrooke S. will play against bottom-ranked Warrnambool (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hume City B. will play against Warrandyte V. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in McKinnon. Local Cougars (6-2) outscored 8th ranked Jets (3-6) 107-48 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Javyn Nicholson who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. Cougars' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Chloe Hildebrand responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Cougars have a solid series of four victories in a row. McKinnon C. maintains second place with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Sherbrooke S. Loser Jets keeps the eighth position with six games lost. McKinnon C. will meet at home Pakenham W. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Sunbury J. will play against Bulleen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
bottom-ranked Warrnambool was crushed by Warrandyte V. in Melbourne 78-52. Bottom-ranked Warrnambool was smashed by Western Port at home 28-80. Pakenham W. won against Bulleen on the opponent's court 76-62.

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Warrandyte V. - Warrnambool 78-52

There was no surprise in Melbourne where 10th ranked Warrnambool (1-8) was crushed by fifth ranked Venom (6-5) 78-52 on Saturday. Warrandyte V. outrebounded Warrnambool 52-38 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American swingman Alaya Fitzgerald (180, college: Portland St.) who led her team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Amy Patton (178-1991, college: NAU) helped adding 3 points and 19 rebounds. At the losing side Amy Wormald responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Sienna Stone scored 19 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. Warrandyte V. moved-up to fourth place. Warrnambool lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Warrandyte V. will meet Hume City B. (#6) in the next round. Warrnambool will play against the league's leader Sherbrooke S. (#1) in Upwey and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Warrandyte V.: A.Fitzgerald 23+5reb+2ast, E.Whitehouse 17+6reb+1ast, E.Bollands 12+4reb, E.Locke 9+4reb+3ast, L.Swain 8+6reb, M.Kuen 4+2reb+1ast
Warrnambool: S.Sienna 19+4reb, W.Amy 17+10reb+3ast, T.Grace 7+8reb+1ast, M.Molly 5+1reb+1ast, L.Jae 2+3reb+2ast, M.Georgia 1+1reb

Bellarine - Sherbrooke S. 85-73

Top ranked Suns (8-2) recorded its second loss in Bellarine on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Storm (5-3) 85-73. Bellarine made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. American forward Courtney Strait (180-1994) fired 27 points and 4 assists for the winners. Alivia Osborne chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) produced 19 points and 4 assists and Emma Pearce added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Bellarine and four Sherbrooke S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bellarine moved-up to fifth place. Sherbrooke S. at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Bellarine are looking forward to face Pakenham W. (#7) at home in the next round. Sherbrooke S. will play against Warrnambool (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: C.Strait 27+4reb+4ast, C.Hall 13+5reb+1ast, A.Osborne 11+8reb+4ast, G.Varley 10+3reb+7ast, C.Armstrong 10+6reb+2ast, S.Golden 8+3reb+1ast
Sherbrooke S.: O.Squires 19+4reb+4ast, P.Melissa 14+3reb+1ast, P.Emma 10+12reb+1ast, Z.Zwerling 10+3reb+4ast, B.Eliana 9+3reb+1ast, T.Knight 6+7reb+1ast

Warrnambool - Western Port 28-80

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Steelers (6-4) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Warrnambool (1-8) 80-28 on Sunday. Western Port held Warrnambool to an opponent 17.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Western Port forced 27 Warrnambool turnovers and outrebounded them 46-32 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Western Port made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for American guard Clare Breden (168, college: McKendree, agency: Crossover Management) who led her team to a victory scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Her fellow American import forward Madeline Holland (180, college: SMC, agency: Crossover Management) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Sienna Stone responded with 4 points and 12 rebounds and Molly McLaren scored 9 points. Warrnambool's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Steelers have a solid series of four victories in a row. Western Port moved-up to third place. Warrnambool lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Western Port will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Warrnambool will play against the league's leader Sherbrooke S. (#1) in Upwey and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Western Port: B.Clare 19+8reb+4ast, B.Suarjaya 15+5reb+3ast, H.Madeline 13+7reb+5ast, C.Hicks 9+3reb+1ast, E.Rosowski 7+5reb, C.Zielinski 6+2reb+1ast
Warrnambool: M.Molly 9+3reb+1ast, W.Amy 7+3reb+1ast, S.Sienna 4+12reb+1ast, T.Grace 4+3reb, B.Ava 2+4reb, O.Hannah 2+1reb

Bulleen B. - Pakenham W. 62-76

Rather expected game in Bulleen where 9th ranked Boomers (1-6) were defeated by seventh ranked Warriors (4-4) 76-62 on Saturday. Pakenham W. forced 25 Bulleen turnovers. It was a great evening for American forward Bridget Mullings (190, college: GCU, agency: Crossover Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Her fellow American import swingman Tazsa Garrett-Hammett (180, college: UWA) helped adding 20 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Canadian point guard Jessica Hanson (175-1997, college: UBC) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian guard Olivia Weekes (180, college: UBC) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Pakenham W. maintains seventh place with 4-4 record. Bulleen lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with six games lost. Pakenham W. will meet league's second-placed McKinnon C. on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bulleen will play against Sunbury J. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pakenham W.: G.Tazsa 20+6reb+2ast, M.Bridget 15+10reb+3ast, S.Oloughlin 11+4reb+3ast, K.Neave 8+4reb, C.Schreuder 8+5reb+5ast, B.Whatman 5+6reb+3ast
Bulleen B.: J.Hanson 29+7reb+2ast, W.Olivia 16+8reb, M.Hailey 9+13reb+1ast, G.Lola 5+2reb+3ast, N.Isabella 2+8reb+1ast, C.Nicola 1+1reb

Hume City B. - Sherbrooke S. 64-72

Leader Suns delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Hume City Broncos (5-5) 72-64 in Tullamarine. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hume City Broncos. Sherbrooke S. made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Sherbrooke S. outrebounded Hume City B. 47-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Emma Pearce who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Maddison Crotty answered with 25 points and 9 rebounds and Samantha Labros added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hume City B.Four Hume City B. players scored in double figures. Sherbrooke S. maintains first place with 8-2 record. Hume City B. at the other side keeps the sixth position with five games lost. Sherbrooke S. will play against bottom-ranked Warrnambool (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hume City B. will play against Warrandyte V. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sherbrooke S.: S.Oliana 18+5reb+2ast, E.Pearce 17+9reb+1ast, Z.Zoe 11+7reb+2ast, M.Prior 9+9reb+3ast, K.Tanielle 8+2reb+1ast, O.Wynd 6+8reb+1ast
Hume City B.: C.Maddison 25+9reb+1ast, L.Samantha 12+7reb+3ast, H.Kelly 10+6reb+4ast, S.Oriana-Rose 10+3reb+2ast, O.Eliza 3+5reb+4ast, K.Georgia 2

McKinnon C. - Sunbury J. 107-48

The game with biggest result difference took place in McKinnon. Local Cougars (6-2) outscored 8th ranked Jets (3-6) 107-48 on Saturday night. McKinnon C. held Sunbury J. to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.6 percent accuracy of the winners. McKinnon C. forced 23 Sunbury J. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-32 including 20 on the offensive glass. McKinnon C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Sunbury J.'s players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Javyn Nicholson (188-2001, college: Georgia) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds. Her fellow American import forward Katherine Vaile (185, college: UW-Oshkosh) helped adding 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side guard Chloe Hildebrand responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Kayla Salmons (190-2002, college: Buffalo) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Cougars have a solid series of four victories in a row. McKinnon C. maintains second place with 6-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Sherbrooke S. Loser Jets keeps the eighth position with six games lost. McKinnon C. will meet at home Pakenham W. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Sunbury J. will play against Bulleen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon C.: N.Javyn 20+6reb+2ast, K.Vaile 17+7reb+1ast, S.Beveridge 17+1reb, R.Jennie 12+5reb, R.Price 10+3reb+2ast, A.Fitter 10+1reb+1ast
Sunbury J.: H.Chloe 17+6reb+1ast, S.Kayla 10+7reb+1ast, C.Grace 9+1reb, K.Alexandra 6+5reb+3ast, A.Emily 2+2reb+1ast, L.Hevinder 2+8reb+3ast