Last Sunday saw the biggest day of basketball competition for the HBA Transworld Super 4 Knockout Competition. With 4 semi final matches played throughout the day, it really was an exhibition of the best Honiara has to offer.

The first match was 1st placed Sunrise women Vs 4th placed LR Sossa women. In what was a thrilling a match, LR Sossa really took it to the competition leaders thanks to some great outside shooting from Delmah taking LR Sossa ahead 25 - 24 at half time. By the end of the 3rd quarter there was still only 1pt between the 2 teams until a last quarter surge by Sunrise put the game out of reach for LR Sossa. Sunrise 49 def LR Sossa 36.
High Scorers
Sunrise: Joycelan 22pts, Mina 10pts, Gloria 9pts
LR Sossa: Delmah 15pts, Debby 7pts

The first mens semi final of the day was between CYO and QQQ Marist. Despite a close first quarter, QQQ Marist broke away in the 2nd quarter thanks to some excellent team defence and amazing 3pt shooting from Eddie. CYO picked up the tempo by changing to a man to man defence, however the damage had been done and QQQ Marist ran out winners. QQQ Marist supporter Gerad Kelly was estatic with the result "I can't believe it, that is the best game I have seen them play, and I can't wait to see them play in the final on Sunday" said Gerry after the final siren. QQQ Marist 65 def CYO 34
High Scorers
QQQ Marist: Allen 19pts, Goldie 18pts, Eddie 16pts.
CYO: Juniour 8pts, Marka 6pts.

The second womens semi final was a close contest between recent U/20 Competition winners Andel and reigning HBA Champions Roberta Roses. The match was close all the way with big crowd cheering each team to victory. With only one place remaining in the final match this Sunday it was Andel who were in front at full time. Andel 31 def Roberta Roses 27
High Scorers
Andel: Jessie 8pts, Nicola 7pts, Maea 7pts
Roberta Roses: Nimuna 18pts, Fono 6pts.

The last match of the day was between LR Sossa men and Telekom men. In a similar tale to the first mens semi final, the match was close early but Telekom pulled away in the 2nd quarter thanks to some sharp shooting. Telekom then managed to keep this lead until the end of the match and cement themselves a place in the final this coming Sunday.
High Scorers
Telekom: Sammy 19pts, Bryce 17pts, Walton 12pts, Willie 11pts.
LR Sossa: Leon 16pts, Tigs 9pts, Billy 7pts.

SUNDAY 5th November FINALS FIXTURE
Venue: Multi Purpose Hall
12.00pm LR Sossa Vs Roberta Roses (women) (3/4)
1.30pm LR Sossa Vs CYO (men) (3/4)
3.00pm Andel Vs Sunrise (women) (1/2 FINAL!)
4.30pm QQQ Marist Vs Telekom (men) (1/2 FINAL!)

A special thank you to all referees and scorebench officials throughout the HBA Transworld SUPER 4 KNOCKOUT competition that have helped make the competition such a success. Everyone is welcome to attend the Multi Purpose Hall this Sunday for the Finals of the competition which are sure to attract a big crowd.