Div 1
1st placed Shaqtin a Fools went back and forth but held the lead most of the game against 4th ranked Foy Boys in a game that started close but ended one sided. Top scorers in this game were, Will P ( 32 ) top scoring for his team, & Elliot Jones ( 18 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Finbar M ( 19 ) , & Elliot ( 11 ) . Shaqtin a Fools starting off well, but had the Foy Boyscome back everytime to bring it within a bucket at times. Will P still ripping moves and taking names wit the game high another 30+ game for him. Elliot J hlped out too with some nice scoops at the cup and some Js to seal the win for the defending champs Shaqtin a Fools...Foy Boys had some nice plays go their way with Fin hitting some nice jumpers in traffic and Elliot helped Fearny out with some extra points to keep things close. They lose out in the end letting Shaqtn get too many stops and that will end their season for this run. Foy Boys did well in a tough div and push the teams to their limits it was a good run but will need to wait for next season to get revenge! Shaqtn go to the Grand Finals to meet the winner of the SF 2 game next round!
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Div 2
2nd placed Buckled Knees grinded out a win in back and forth match vs 7th ranked Headless Bronnies in this round which would result in a great match. Top point getters in this game were, Scott Murphy ( 17 ) leading his team & Luke Hatchy ( 11 ) . The other teams' top scorers were; Ben Lewis ( 11 ) , & Jack C ( 8 ) . Buckled Knees having a great 2nd half and put the stops on the Headless Bronnies offense in patches allowing them to creep ahead in score and keep Headless Bronnies from advancing to the next stage. Scotty M and Hatchy combined for 28 in the solid win both players pushing it inside and usign their 3 to bait the D many times over to score well and dominate this game. . Headless Bronnies got good games out of Ben and Jack, but it was short lived as they werent able to get stops late game and let Buckled Knees creep ahead and take the game. Headless Bronnies end their season early and go home looking to get a good start next season. Buckled knees advance to the Semis and look to keep their strong play going!
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6th ranked KS Buckets took the game second half from the 3rd placed Gong Heavy in a physical matchup that will set the tone for next time. Top performers in this game were, Freddie F ( 33 ) leading the way & Matt D ( 12 ) . Their opponents had top scorers too, and they were; Jake E ( 20 ) , & Cody C ( 10 ) . KS Buckets having some great post season confidence and put the ball in the ands of the shooters, Freddie was huge this game with 33 to dominate the game and keep Gong Heavy from catching back up. Matt D helped out with some nice Jumpers and floaters to stun the interior defense and helped KS Buckets to the next round of the playoffs, defeating a great team on paper. Jake E was in playoff mode and worked his magic outside and collected and1s on the inside for some great plays that helepd the score stay close till the late 2nd half. Cody C helped out with boards and put backs hitting some nice shots with some solid footwork. But is as all KS Buckets in the final minutes as they closed out to win!
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5th ranked Wolverines just able to get the win by a bucket or so vs 4th placed Double Dribble and luckily scraped up a solid close out victory Top scorers in this game were, Bryan Frew ( 15 ) getting the team high in points & Aaron Trott ( 12 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Jayke Zimmerman ( 15 ) leading his squad , & David Snowy ( 15 ) . Wolverines sticking with the plan all game and making sure they answered back for every bucket Double Dribble put up. Bryan a big part of the win again with a combo of 3s and some quick cuts n takes to finsih well inside. Trotty has been levelling up lately and stepped up in this one to help clinch the win, getting some tough buckets to go with some fast footwork. Double Dribble were keeping in the game with Zim loading up from 3 and on the fast break with Snowy attacking every chnce they got to make a game of it. But it was Wolverines but a hair in the end and Double Dribble end their season after a huge effort down players but still fought till the end to keep their season alive. Wolverines advance ot the Semi Finals!
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Div 3
3rd placed Dads Army had its work cut out against 6th ranked Pippin aint easy in a super close overtime battle decided by the final play, Top scorers in this game were, Wayne J ( 29 ) getting team high in the win & Glenn B ( 10 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Curtis B ( 26 ) stepping up for his team , & Gabriel K ( 13 ) . Dads Army and Pippin aint easy going back at each other all game, the battle between the top 2 scorers Custis and Wayne going all game and showing out for a great game. Curtis was clutch and hit bucket after bucket despite being banged up early, he hit a shot to tie up the game late and got some help from Gabriel K as well to put on a show against the verertan Dads Army. Glenn B hit the right shots at the right times to help out with the win as the two teams couldnt be separeted in score this game, too evenly matched. Dads army go to the Semis and look to sneak a win on the next team. Pippin aint easy had a great bunch of games putting big teams to the test but go home early being undermanned and unlucky in this one..
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5th placed The Bandicoots matched up well against 4th ranked Orange Peelers who struggled to break the defense to get buckets. Top scorers in this game were, Liam O ( 15 ) leading the way & Conor HG ( 12 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Amura ( 18 ) , & 0mar Nemer ( 7 ) . Bandicoots starting slow but getting their groove on later in the game. Chili and Conor were putting the right moves in actiona nd taking the right shots to punish the defenders from Orange Peelers all game. Chili went off from outside hitting some dagger 3s and Conor was the junkman cleaning up inside to secure in invite to the Semis for the Bandicoots. Orange Peelers were playing well but working hard for their shots this game, not alot going down from ouside the arc which didnt help their cause. Amura was hitting some tough shots inside and looking for his 3 ball to get the game high. Omar had some good buckets go down as he span his way inside for some easy ones. Orange Peelers go home early after a good season!
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Div 4
2nd ranked Illawarriors gets the W in a much needed and hard fought game versus Ash Shahada and set the tone from the start, big mentions to the performers in this game. Top scorers in this game were, Jake D ( 15 ) leading his team & Corey ( 10 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Amin A ( 15 ) , & Younos A & Abdul M ( 3ea ) . Illawarriors able to control the game late in the 2nd thanks fo Jake Ds consistent scoring and Coreys mid range touch that got them the lead and provided them a chance to keep it till the end, which they did. Amin was the man for Ash Shahada as he notched the equal game high fuellin his teams effort which unfortunately wasnt enough as the more experienced Illawarriors top scorers made sure their team got the W. Good effort from Ash Shahada to try and get one over this team who found a way to pull out a solid win giving them the advancement to the Grand Finals.
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