Gems get going with first up win
DESPITE an unexpectedly delayed start to their campaign, the Australian Gems are finally underway at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Czechia, defeating Brazil by 28 points in their first outing of the tournament in the ideal way to kick things off. The Aussies were initially meant to kick off their campaign against Mali […]
Sabres storm to stop spot after trumping Thunder
THE SANDRINGHAM Sabres have continued their dominant 2025 VJBL U18 Girls campaign, moving to the top of the table in the newly formed VC Championship competition, defeating the Keilor Thunder by a whopping 44 points in a warning to the remainder of the competition. The Sabres were the premier team in the VC Ashe division, […]
Sandy stays on top after regrading
THE WEEKEND marked the first round of the VJBL U18 Girls VC Championship division, after the competition underwent some regrading based on form throughout 2025, although it seems the Sandringham Sabres are still the team to beat. The Sabres were unbeaten over the first few months of the season, with no side able to truly […]
Sabres do it again to continue dominant campaign
THE SANDRINGHAM Sabres 1 have shown no signs of slowing down in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under-18 Girls VC Ashe division, recording another big win, this time over the Casey Cavaliers. The Sabres have been unstoppable this season, and at this stage, it is hard to see anyone pass them in championship favouritism, […]
Sabres stay unbeaten with Thunderous triumph
THE SANDRINGHAM Sabres have remained the team to beat in the VJBL Under-18 Girls VC Ashe division, maintaining their undefeated record with a 24-point win over the Keilor Thunder on Friday night. The Sabres came into the clash with a perfect 5-0 record, with Sally Burke‘s team absolutely humming to start the 2025 season, overcoming […]
Vic Metro lives up to the hype in decider
COMING into the decisive grand final of the 2025 Under-18 Women’s National Championship, Victoria Metro was the favourite to win it all, and delivered with a commanding 32-point win over South Australia Metro in Queensland on Sunday. Victoria was the championship fancy throughout the entire tournament, having put just about every team to the sword […]
Sabres storm past Westgate to remain unbeaten
ANOTHER week, another dominant performance from Sandringham Sabres’ VJBL Under 18 Girls’ side, this time producing a whopping 61-point win over the struggling Westgate in the VC Ashe pool. The Sabres scored 20-plus points in each of the four quarters, while keeping Westgate to 10 points or less in each term on their way to […]
Sabres remain undefeated after Tiger triumph
SANDRINGHAM Sabres sit alone at the top of the Under 18 Girls Ashe Pool ladder after seeing off the Melbourne Tigers in Round 3 action on Friday night. The Sabres moved to 3-0 for the season with an incredible percentage of 198.99, though the win was far from rudimentary, as Sandringham was forced to win […]
Cougars maul Westgate to remain undefeated
MCKINNON Cougars have sent a message to the rest of the Victorian Junior Basketball League Under 18 Girls competition with a commanding 90-32 domination of Westgate in Round 2 on Friday night. The Cougars lit up the league at Bentleigh Secondary College, piling on 78 points across the first three quarters before capping off the […]
Sapphires set for upcoming World Cup
THE next crop of talented young Australian basketballers are set to compete at the Under-17 FIBA World Cup, with the Sapphires locking in their squad for the tournament. Set to be held in Mexico, the World Cup will host the best nations at under-17 level as they lock horns in a terrific showcase of up […]
