MEN’S A RESERVE
Bullets took control and dominated from the opening minutes of the Men’s A Reserve Grand Final. Bulldogs, after their commendable win over Panthers last Monday, missed the experience of Coach Dale Tiller on court. The young guns subsequently struggled against the skills and strength of their opponents.

Raegan Clarke of Bullets, judged MVP of the final, controlled and set up scoring opportunities for his side. Josh Nobes and Kane Ransom finished off well. Jake Harrap worked tirelessly to try and make things happen for Bulldogs while Matt Berkefeld had an impact later in the game.

Josh Nobes of Bullets finished the season strongly to be awarded 19 votes and win the season MVP award in Men’s A Reserve. Joint runners-up were Teagan Brown of Panthers and Shane Heemskerk of Roos each with 13 votes Jake Harrap of Bulldogs and Mark Bachman of Panthers each had 11 votes.

WOMENS A RESERVE
An extra five minutes was required to crown the premier of the Women’s A Reserve competition for this season. The two Panthers teams fought out a close, high standard contest in which the teams took turns to grab the momentum for periods.

Both teams suffered setbacks; Gold was missing Sam Loughhead on state duties and Purple was reduced to five after injuries to Evonne Patzel and Danielle Kettle in the opening minutes. Purple looked likely to win in regulation time but a “not to be beaten” Abby Loughhead led her side into overtime. The teams were so even that just one turnover gave Purple the break, 48-46, and the title. It was a high standard contest and players were commended on the spirit in which it was played. Kathryn Facey of Purple was judged MVP of the final.  

Brianna Walters of Panthers Gold has had an outstanding season in senior competitions. Her performances resulted in her winning the MVP Award with a total of 21 votes. Sonia Bawden on 17 was runner-up. Talented Bulldogs junior Morgan Amy polled a creditable 16 and Kathryn Facey in a most consistent season, scored 14 to make up the top four vote getters.

MEN’S B GRADES
Panthers scored an upset win over The Stags Black 49-41 in this grand final. Jordan Ewer of Panthers scored a game high 27 points and was named MVP in the final. Kynan Davey and Ben Tremelling led the scoring for Stags.

Ben Tremelling won the Most Valuable player for the season with 33 votes from Adam Nicholson of The Stags Silver team on 22 votes. Matt Short of Panthers polled 17 as did Tyson Ploenges of Stags Silver.

Newcomers to the basketball scene Kings defeated Clean Skins 35-30 in the B Gold Division final. Brad Smith and Kyle Jacques led the scoring for Kings while Brett Edwards led the way for Clean Skins. Leith May of Kings was judged MVP in the final.Dylan Bromley of Raptors polled 23 votes to win the MVP of the season by 2 votes from Will McDonald of Boomers on 21. Matt Collins of Clean Skins was next on 15 votes.

SOCIAL GRADES
Rooettes are premiers in the Women’s Social summer competition. They defeated Haz Beanz, 30-22, in a close and hard fought final. Scoring was shared between Sharon Stokker, Sharon Adams and Tamara Watson for Rooettes.  On the other hand Shelley Cornolo’s effort in leading the scoring for Haz Beanz earned her the MVP of the grand final.

Rooettes team-mates Liz Jarnevic and Linda Boylan were joint winners of the season MVP Award in an extremely close count. They scored 17 votes, Shelley Cornolo was runner-up on 16 and Teresa Paltridge of Kerbies was next on 15.

The Rollers finished on top in the Men’s Social final against Wreckett Wreckers, 45-32. Shane Dycer and Ray deWit, judged MVP for the final, and were in fine touch on the night.

The voting for the MVP for the season was also close in this grade. Dual winners on 17 votes were Rohan Harrap of Wreckers and Ray deWit of Rollers. Rollers team-mate Paul Harris was runner-up on 16 and David Hurley of Beags Red was next on 15.