Townsville extinguishes Flames to open round
WEDNESDAY night in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) saw the Townsville Fire put an end to the Sydney Flames‘ three game winning streak by defeating the latter by 25 points at Townsville Entertainment Centre. It was third against fourth when the Fire hosted the Flames, with both teams in strong form heading into the […]
Gems grab gold in Under 18s Asia Cup
AUSTRALIA has won its second successive Women’s Under 18s Asia Cup after running out 17-point victors over China last night. The Gems defeated the host nation for the second time in as many tournaments, remaining undefeated throughout and withstanding a third quarter challenge to storm to gold, 96-79. The reigning champions snapped a five-title winning […]
Deas driven after bringing home the gold
MANY young basketballers aim to lead the next generation, coming through the ranks and putting in all the work in the lead up to games in order to shine and when the opportunity comes to represent their state, it is a time to show their skills and attributes on the court. Basketball runs through Bonnie […]
Rangers look to snatch upset against Blues
THE finals have arrived in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls competition, which means for some sides, it is the chance to advance straight through to the preliminary finals, while other teams will be fighting to keep their season alive. That is certainly the case in the elimination final clash between the […]
Blues looking to hold on to top four spot in last round
THE Frankston Blues will be aiming to hold on to their placing inside the top four of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls competition when they take on the Dandenong Rangers at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. Given the competition has reached the final round of the home and away fixture for […]
Sandringham soars home to beat Blues
THE Sandringham Sabres produced a match-winning final term in their clash against the Frankston Blues in the weekend’s Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) action, claiming a thrilling three-point win at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre on Friday night. Hannah Wickstrom was once again at the forefront for the Sabres, leading the team with another masterful offensive […]
Sabres and Raiders split points in Round 4
A REMARKABLE last quarter comeback from Knox Raiders has ensured they did not go home empty handed against Sandringham Sabres in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls Championship division. Both sides finished on 54 points during their Round 4 clash in what was a see-sawing contest at the Sandringham Family Leisure Centre […]
Casey looks to remain unbeaten against Blues
THE Casey Cavaliers will be eager to keep their undefeated record rolling when they take on the Frankston Blues in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls on the weekend. The two sides will go face-to-face at Casey Stadium on Friday night, in what will be a cracking contest based on recent form. The […]
Frankston ensures Bullen’s Blues continue
THE Frankston Blues were able to do what they couldn’t in the first half of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls season, downing Bulleen Boomers 1 to the tune of seven points at Frankston Basketball Stadium on Friday night. The Boomers were the form side in the opening half of 2022, but […]
Contenders set to clash in blockbuster matchup
FRIDAY night will see another round of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) take place, with all age groups back and set to hit the court for another batch of games. In the Under-18 Girls competition, there have been a few sides that have been able to overcome the challenges faced in the preseason (COVID, […]
