UBL WEDNESDAYs…S27! round 12! time to hustle and get win streaks going! hit the fast break!

Hogz went back and forth but held the lead most of the game against Cherry Busters in a game that had the winners go on scoring runs that werent answered in time. Top point getters in this game were, Aaron Puljic (42) leading his team & Nate Puljic (13) . The other teams' top scorers were; Jack Murray (20) , & Djordje Lukajic (15) . Aaron Puljic poured in 42 points to lead the Hogz to a 73–67 win over the Cherry Busters, extending the teams’ season series to four meetings after three previous matchups. Puljic scored from inside and beyond the arc, adding six free throws, while Nate Puljic chipped in 13 points, including two second-half threes. The Cherry Busters kept pace behind Jack Murray’s game-high 20 points and 15 from Djordje Lukajic, who also made six free throws. Erdinc Bakir hit two second-half threes as Cherry Busters stayed in the contest, but Aaron Puljic’s late scoring—including two free throws—helped Hogz hold on for the six-point victory.

Jailblazers Traded buckets most game, but kept a nice buffer all game to close it out vs 50 Shades of Klay in a game that started close but ended one sided. Top scorers in this game were, Tom Farrar Sr (17) top scoring for his team, & Wilson Farrar (16) . The opponents top scorers were; Mason S (12) , & James L (10) . Tom Farrar Sr. poured in 17 points, including five three-pointers, as the Jailblazers powered past 50 Shades of Klay, 62-39. Campbell added 14 points and Wilson Farrar scored 16, giving the Jailblazers three major contributors in a win over a team that entered at 7-2 while they stood 3-8. The Jailblazers found their range from beyond the arc throughout the second half: Tom Farrar Sr. and Wilson Farrar each hit multiple threes, while Campbell also connected from deep. Mason S. led 50 Shades of Klay with 12 points, but his side couldn’t keep pace as the Jailblazers pulled away. It was the teams’ fifth meeting of the season; the available history lists four prior matchups but no results for them.

Henoks Heros faced off against the Bohica and pushed it all the way to the end. Top performers in this game were, Noah monteleone (19) leading the way & Nathen Rosendal (18) . Their opponents had top scorers too, and they were; Harper Gee (9) , & Eli O (8) . Noah Monteleone’s 19 points and Nathen Rosendal’s 18 powered Henoks Heros to a 60–37 win over Bohica, extending the Heros’ season record to 8–5. Rosendal hit three three-pointers, including two in the second half, while Monteleone repeatedly finished inside; Adam Monteleone added 12 points. Bohica got 9 points from Harper Gee and 8 apiece from Tyler O’Brien and Eli O, but couldn’t keep pace as Henoks built its lead. The result came in the teams’ third meeting this season; Henoks entered with a 7–5 record, while Bohica was 5–6.

Hairy Pineapples WED had its sights set on Warilla Ballerz in a physical matchup that will set the tone for next time. Top scorers in this game were, Bowen Magro (19) getting the team high in points & Jordan Davies (17) . The opponents top scorers were; Jun Respeto (26) leading his squad , & Kanor Rhico S (12) . Bowen Magro’s 19 points and Jordan Davies’ 17 powered Hairy Pineapples WED to a 68–52 win over Warilla Ballerz, extending the gap between the teams in a matchup between sides that entered with records of 8–3 and 4–7. Warilla’s Jun Respeto led all scorers with 26, repeatedly finding two-point baskets, but the Pineapples had answers across the lineup: Jordan Williams added 14, including two three-pointers, while Magro and Davies kept scoring in the second half. Kanor Rhico S chipped in 12 for Warilla, which also got nine from Khalel, but the Pineapples’ balanced attack carried them to the 16-point victory.

Nets shared the ball and shot efficiently against King Prawns able to close out the game by a couple of points despite heavy resistance. Top scorers in this game were, Connor (20) leading the way & Dave (7) . The opponents top scorers were; Alex Bierczynski (23) , & Connor g (10) . Connor’s 20 points helped the Nets edge the King Prawns 42-40, handing the 7-1 side a narrow win over a team that entered the game 5-3. Alex Bierczynski kept King Prawns in contention with a game-high 23 points, scoring from inside, beyond the arc and at the free-throw line; Connor g added 10. The Nets also got seven points apiece from Dave and Lachlan Shelly contributed seven for the Prawns. With neither side pulling clear in the recorded second-half scoring, Connor’s final listed two-point basket helped the Nets finish on top.

The Block got a good win on the sliding KS Buckets in a game decided by a bucket or so. Top scorers in this game were, Ivan Ball (30) getting team high in the win & Jay (15) . The opponents top scorers were; Roh Reh (14) stepping up for his team , & Sam F (11) . Ivan Ball poured in 30 points, including five first-half three-pointers, as The Block held off KS Buckets 55-53. Ball’s early shooting helped The Block build its attack, while Tom Fowler added 10 points and Jay scored 15. KS Buckets stayed within reach behind Roh Reh’s 14 points, Sam F’s 11 and Callum R’s 10, but the two-point margin stood at the final. The win moved The Block, which entered at 4-4, above . 500; KS Buckets fell to 2-6 after starting the day 2-5. It was the teams’ second meeting of the season.

Wetball knew it was time to face Bricked up and set the tone from the start, big mentions to the performers in this game. Top scorers in this game were, Dylan Lopes (9) leading his team & Marley McNamara (7) . The opponents top scorers were; Marshall McDonald (12) , & Alex Baerwinkel (7) . Wetball edged Bricked up 34-32, snapping a tight contest closed with Joseph Gveric’s second-half three-pointer among the late scoring plays. Dylan Lopes led Wetball with nine points, while Marley McNamara added seven, including a three, and Gveric finished with five. Bricked up’s Marshall McDonald paced all scorers with 12 points, all on two-point baskets, and Alex Baerwinkel contributed seven. The win gives Wetball, entering at 2-8, a narrow result over a Bricked up side that came in at 5-5; it was their third meeting of the season.

SGC were pumped to be playing The Kaialoa Peppas and knew it would be a test on their troops. Top scorers in this game were, William Petrie (19) top scoring for his team, & Zach Sydenham (15) . The opponents top scorers were; Eamon Walton (8) , & Blaine (6) . William Petrie’s 19 points powered SGC to a 39–32 win over the Kaialoa Peppas, with Zach Sydenham adding 15 as the pair supplied most of SGC’s scoring. Petrie repeatedly found two-point baskets, including a run of three in the second half, while the Peppas stayed in the contest through contributions from Matt, Eamon Walton and Blaine. Two second-half three-pointers from an unlisted Peppas player helped fuel their push, but SGC’s scoring held up to secure the victory. The result was a notable lift for SGC, which entered with a 2–8 record, while the Peppas fell to 1–7.

Fumblerz faced off against the Sugar Ds who sit in the middle of the ladder looking for a streak. Top scorers in this game were, Brodee (15) leading his team & Danny Barbz (12) . The opponents top scorers were; Josh N (13) , & Adam M (5) . Brodee poured in 15 points, including two second-half threes, as Fumblerz pulled away for a 38–27 win over the Sugar Ds. Danny Barbz added 12 points, and Fumblerz got a second-half boost from Harold, who scored all four of his points after the break. Josh N led Sugar Ds with 13, but the team couldn’t keep pace as Fumblerz added contributions from Christian D, who hit a three in each half. The result moved Fumblerz, 6–3 entering the game, further ahead of the 5–5 Sugar Ds; it was their third meeting this season.