Under 14 Girls Division 1

Our first match was against Roxby Downs with Chloe O’Leary making the first score followed by a nice drive to the basket by Emma Bratkovic.  Scores also to Kenisha Seidel, Kedeisha Kartinyeri and Sara McKerlie gave Bullets their first win for the carnival. Bullets 40- Roxby Downs 30.

Saturday evening saw Bullets play Barossa Valley which proved to be a very seesawing, hard fought game.  Barossa scored first, but Seidel responded quickly.  Great combined team effort from Bullets saw scores from Jacqui Altmann, Tara Yeates, O’Leary and McKerlie with great support from Tayla Kempe.  Bullets improved their rebounding under the basket and Bratkovic shot beautifully to take the lead by 1pt.  Barossa were off to a quick start in the 3^rd with 3 quick goals and Bullets became unsettled and Barossa took advantage of this and came out winners 41-28.

Strathalbyn were the next opposition on Sunday with Bullets starting well to lead 7-0 at the end of the 1^st quarter.  Strathalbyn put their 1^st points on the board in the 2^nd quarter but bullets were too strong when Strathalbyn tried to come back in the last quarter.  Bullets 29-22.

Sunday night we played Midura and it was goal for goal.  Scores made by Yeates, Altmann, Kartinyeri, Seidel and O’Leary.  Kempe tried hard for her team against strong opposition.  McKerlie read the play beautifully to intercept and pressure her opponents and the half time score was 19-19.  It was a fast and furious 3^rd quarter by Mildura who took the lead away and Bullets had to play defensively.  Bullets worked tirelessly and fought back,  Seidel shot a brilliant basket beyond the three point line on the siren to close the game.  Mildura came out winners 40-39.

Monday morning Bullets played Pt Lincoln.  O’Leary scored first but Pt Lincoln answered quickly. Kartinyeri intercepted well and drove strongly giving scores to Yeates and McKerlie but Pt Lincoln got a run on.  Kartinyeri was working hard in defence to hassle every pass and the game was played at a fast pace.  By the end of the 3^rd Bullets trailed 20-34. Bullets scored first in the last quarter and lifted their defensive work rate to rebound strongly.  Bullets closed the gap to be down by 6 with time running out but Port Lincoln went ahead again to win 45-37. 

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Under 14 Girls Division 2

BULLETS vs MILLICENT

Bullets had most of the ball but only managed to convert 2 goals in the first quarter, keeping ahead by 4-3. 2nd quarter Bullets still dominated but Millicent stepped up their pressure, Bullets still ahead 8-5. The 3rd and 4th quarter was unsteady for the Bullets girls and scores were tied, in the last 30 seconds, Millicent scored with a foul shot. Final Score Bullets 15, Millicent 16

BULLETS vs STRATHALBYN

A fantastic start by both teams, bullets kept up the pressure, half time score Bullets led 12-6. The second half of the game still a battle, but outstanding defence by our girls gave them a win Bullets 20-15.

KEITH vs BULLETS

Bullets opened the game strongly, keeping most of the ball for the quarter, this really didnt change all game. Bullets never stopped fighting for the ball and their defense and offense were brilliant. BULLETS had a great win 60-10.

RIVERLAND vs BULLETS

A very tight defensive game, both teams proving they wanted to win. Bullets trailed 7-8 at the change. The second half still an even contest, Bullets never stopped their defense and kept applying pressure. Riverland won the game 34 to Bullets 31, but it was a true battle by both teams, fantastic effort girls.

Semi Final

BULLETS vs STRATHALBYN

The first score was by Strath but Bullets immediately retaliated with a goal. Second quarter both teams tightened defensively and within four minutes Bullets got a score and then held Strath scoreless. Bullets ;ed a the major change 7-2. In the third quater Millicent were in some foul trouble. Last quarter saw Bullets in true game form, winning to advance to the Grand Final 17-6.

GRAND FINAL

BULLETS vs RIVERLAND

Riverland opened the scoring, following with another quick goal, Bullets then responded with a great goal from Natasha Moffat. Riverlands height caused concern to the Bullets girls. Some great defense by Jess Warland and Aleisha Jorgensen helped their team. Bullets trailed 3-16. The second quarter Bullets scored the first goal by Moffat, then Lucinda Howell took a great steal and received a foul shot, resulting in a basket. Kalimna Roe Simons worked hard as did Kaitlyn Paige through the mid court. Bullets still trailed 25-9,

The third quater started out very even, lots of steals from Bullets but no conversions saw them still trailing 33-13. Final quarter Paige never stopped fighting for the ball backed up by strong driving from, Silvana Parbs. But unfortunately the gap was too large to close. Final Score BULLETS 23, RIVERLAND 37.