Div 1
3rd place Shaqtin a Fools wins a resounding victory over the unlucky 2nd ranked Headless Bronnies and set the tone from the start, big mentions to the performers in this game. Top scorers in this game were, Elliot Jones ( 23 ) top scoring for his team, & Andy K ( 10 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Jaryd Turner ( 23 ) , & Ben Lewis ( 9 ) . Shaqtin a Fools Looking to repeat their championship win from last season and They took the court on their game and locked in making sure they didn't let their opponent get a big sniff of the lead... The scoring was back and forth for the first half with both teams trying to work around the high defence being played and mid first half the aggressiveness on offence from Elliot J was paying off and they were able to make a run towards the end of the half giving them a 10-point lead going into the next 20 minutes...
Ben L was pushing the ball into the teeth of the zone and getting some buckets in the first half and in the second half, Jaryd started heating up and went for some big consecutive threes to try and catch up and he ended his night with a whopping 7 3 pointers but even that huge performance couldn't outdo the defending champs in the second half as Andy K got some tough buckets inside to go ensuring they keep their lead as time ticked away and the final buzzer sounded...Headless Bronnies Go home early after a great season ending up in a tough match with the defending champs and held their own till their luck ran out....Shaqtn Go on to play Circle Dirk in the Grand Finals next week! Can they do it again?
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Div 2
6th place Dellys Disciples started strong and got the jump on 1st ranked Black Cats who struggled to break the defense to get buckets. Top point getters in this game were, Connor G ( 13 ) , Tynan Cheers ( 11 ) and Tommy P leading the team & . The other teams' top scorers were; Liam C ( 14 ) , & Sam B ( 10 ) . Dellys Disciples Starting the game strong and had their sights locked on their opponents and they went to work straight away...Connor G was efficient with his shot selection and drives collecting some damage and feeding his teammates Tynan on the inside and Tommy P who's hot shooting lately helped out this game with a couple threes to get ahead and maintain their scoring run to the end...
Black Cats Were in an unfamiliar situation being down in the first half by 17 points they were working hard on defence but unable to stop the scoring runs even though Liam and Sam combined for 24 and led the charge down the stretch heating up the fast break and looking to hit some shots to get back in the game, which they did and in fact they won the second half by 5 points but they weren't able to cover the deficit from the first half and still went down this game by 12 points...Black Cats Go home early in the second round of the playoffs after a great season leading the league and unfortunately going down to a tough team but they hold their heads high until next season...
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5th ranked Morgasms took the game second half from the 2nd place Gong Heavy and was victorious this round, thanks to some players putting in work. Top performers in this game were, Bryn Francis ( 15 ) leading the way & Coopa Steele ( 13 ) . Their opponents had top scorers too, and they were; Cody C ( 15 ) , & Robert M ( 11 ) . Morgasms Having a dream run lately and this game started much the same with the boys getting out running and looking for each other..Bryn Coopa and Ben combined for just under 40 points This game as they mixed it up with their shots finding some good passing lanes to exploit and three big three pointers from Bryn helped to increase their momentum in the second half...Gong Heavy kept up with the pace and scoring in the first half with the scores locked at 21 going into the second half but it was the big effort in the post from Cody and The efficient scoring from Rob M which allowed them to keep things close with the two of them combining for 26 points but it was the second half that was their undoing unable to answer back on a few scoring runs through the 20 minutes to finish the game...
Morgasms were able to outscore Gong Heavy by 9 points in the second half to snatch this victory and advance to the next round of the playoffs...Gong Heavy exit the playoffs with a heavy heart but had a great season hanging with the big boys in the higher ranks but unfortunately got unlucky this playoffs into bounce back in the new season...
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Div 3
5th ranked Backdoor Vilolations had better offense than the defense of their opponent, 1st place KS Buckets in a game that started close but ended one sided. Top scorers in this game were, Matt D ( 12 ) getting the team high in points & Aiden NB ( 9 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Matt D ( 18 ) leading his squad , & Christian D ( 14 ) . Backdoor Vilolations
Came out hungry this game and we're looking for their top two performance from the last couple of weeks and they were Christian and Matt who provided the inside outside attack on offence showing up when it counts..Matt D was all over the place and was getting buckets inside and hit a couple of threes as well but the lights out shooting from Christian was the highlight of the game hitting four crucial threes to keep the boys surging forward as they enjoyed a 16-point lead after the first half...
Going into the second half they defended their lead well even though KS Buckets Drew even in school in the 20 minutes to conclude the game..Matt D and Aiden NB have things going to combine for 21 points but they were relying on jump shots and this game they were heavily contested by the smothering defence and unfortunately took the lost this game after a solid season competing with some tough teams and this game They just couldn't get going and exit the season in the second round of the playoffs but a great effort in the second half to try and come back...Backdoor Violations return to the grand finals after fighting hard for this one and ended up cruising to a win on the back of their defensive intensity...
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2nd place Raining 3s took the game second half from the 3rd ranked Dunkings and went back to the locker room with a solid Win. Top scorers in this game were, Sam M ( 21 ) getting team high in the win & Darren B & Damo R ( 12ea ) . The opponents top scorers were; Jake P ( 17 ) stepping up for his team , & Jacob G ( 13 ) . Raining 3s Looked to come out strong and find their shooters early and they did with some huge shots coming from Sam and Ryan G lining up the arc, getting the boys a 12-point lead at the half...Damo R and Darren R combined for 24 points as they got hungry and aggressive on defence looking to score which paid off as they cruise to a win after 40 minutes to spite Dunkings actually outscoring them by two points in second half...
Jake P, Jacob and Jack C combined for 41 points in the loss which was a good effort and good total but they weren't able to close out on defence this game and unfortunately their comeback fizzled as the last 20 minutes ticked away...Raining 3s taking the win by 10 and will advance to the grand finals for this division sending Dunkings home early unfortunately unable to recreate the victories of recent history...
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Div 4
4th ranked Cookie Cutters started strong and got the jump on 1st place Illawarriors , who underestimated the accuracy of their opponent and copped a loss for it Top scorers in this game were, Charlie Ligard ( 17 ) leading the way & Brandon Lingal ( 8 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Zen ( 21 ) , & Josh R & Wendell K ( 2ea ) . Cookie Cutters
Taking on their rivals and putting the ball on the floor with intent as they got the fast break going and found some hot hands along the way namely Charlie who dominated this game with a display of shooting efficiency from inside and beyond the arc hitting three from downtown to help give the Cookie Cutters The lead in the second half despite trailing by two after 20 minutes...Brandon L was in playoff mode as he pitched in with some tough buckets on the break and inside...
They were able to limit everyone else on the Illawarriors except Zen Who was on fire and getting what he wanted inside showing off the footwork and the touch on his shot He got some help from the boys with a few buckets but they were scarce this game with a lot of defence closing out on their shooters... Cookie cutters when the defence who battle and the rebounding this game making all the difference allowing them to take the game by seven points.. a first vs Fourth upset which seems to be a theme this playoffs! Cookie Cutters pumped to be in grand finals and look to get a chip this season!
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