THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) got underway last week and we recap all the results from the top Pool in the Under 18s Boys and Girls competitions. The second round is completed tonight, with a third and final round robin stage to be done next Friday night to determine which six teams in each grade automatically qualify for the VJBL Championship division.<\/p>\n
In Pool 1A, Emmanwiel Deng<\/strong> was the difference between Whittlesea Pacers and Wyndham Basketball, as Deng put up 22 points – 10 more than anyone else on the court – for the Pacers during a narrow seven-point win. In the other match, Melbourne Tigers proved too strong for Waverley Falcons, with three players hitting double-figures, led by Kobe Shewry<\/strong> (15).<\/p>\n Whittlesea Pacers (49) defeated Wyndham Basketball (42)<\/strong><\/em> Melbourne Tigers (47) defeated Waverley Falcons (36)<\/strong><\/em> In the highest score of the entire round for the Under 18 Boys competition, Eltham Wildcats put Dandenong Rangers’ second side to the sword throughout a 29-point blitz. Led by Riley Lewis<\/strong> (17 points), the Wildcats easily got the points over the Rangers, winning 68-29. In the other game, it was a lot closer with just 12 points separating the teams, though Nunawading Spectres won 60-48 off a round-high individual effort of 25 points thanks to Tristan Devers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Nunawading Spectres (60) defeated Hawthorn Magic (48)<\/strong><\/em> Eltham Wildcats (68) defeated Dandenong Rangers 2 (39)<\/strong><\/em> Diamond Valley Eagles claimed an early win in the Pool stage thanks to a narrow five-point triumph over Craigieburn Eagles. Marley Lambert<\/strong> (15 points) led the way for the winners, though James Bonnici<\/strong> scored half of Craigieburn’s points with a 23-point effort. In the other match, Bulleen Boomers easily accounted for Casey Cavaliers by 19 points in what was a real shared team win.<\/p>\n Bulleen Boomers (51) defeated Casey Cavaliers (32)<\/strong><\/em> Diamond Valley Eagles (52) defeated Craigieburn Eagles (47)<\/strong><\/em> The highly anticipated match of the round did not disappoint in Pool 1D, with Kilsyth Cobras escaping with the points against an equally-talented Dandenong Rangers outfit. Rhys Crossley<\/strong> and Harrison Adams<\/strong> both put up 15 points in equal match-high efforts during the 55-49 victory. An understrength Frankston Blues team won by a point against Pakenham Warriors, getting the victory courtesy of a low-scoring 36-35 win.<\/p>\n Kilsyth Cobras (55) defeated Dandenong Rangers (49)<\/strong><\/em> Frankston Blues (36) defeated Pakenham Warriors (35)<\/strong><\/em> In another couple of high-scoring wins, Bendigo Braves obliterated Eltham Wildcats’ second side, getting up 61-25 in an impressive showing. Jacob Nihill<\/strong> led the scoring with 11 in a real team effort, whilst in the other game, McKinnon Cougars – led by Nathan Scollo<\/strong>‘s 19 points – were too strong for Southern Peninsula Sharks. Despite Corey Hastings<\/strong>‘ game-high 20 points for the Sharks, they went down by 13 points.<\/p>\n Bendigo Braves (61) defeated Eltham Wildcats 2 (25)<\/strong><\/em> McKinnon Cougars (60) defeated Southern Peninsula Sharks (47)<\/strong><\/em> In what could be considered a ‘Group of Death’, three of the four sides are genuine automatic promotion chances. In the tight game, Geelong United won by seven points over Knox Raiders as Olivier Northam<\/strong> (19 points) top scored, though Bailey Nunn<\/strong> (16) put in a great effort for the Raiders. Keilor Thunder also flexed their muscles with a big win over Sunbury Jets, as Cooper Colson<\/strong> (12 points) was the top scorer in that match.<\/p>\n Keilor Thunder (65) defeated Sunbury Jets (31)<\/strong><\/em> Geelong United (61) defeated Knox Raiders (54)<\/strong><\/em> —<\/p>\n In an all-Dandenong Rangers clash in Pool 1A, things went as one would expect with the first side easily accounting for the second side. Nyadiew Puoch<\/strong> was far too strong, nailing 20 points in a massive 67-32 effort, whilst in the other game, Waverley Falcons claimed a 20-point win over Frankston Blues thanks to Jasmine Connell<\/strong> and Liana Kinkela<\/strong> sharing in 11 points apiece.<\/p>\n Waverley Falcons (42) defeated Frankston Blues (22)<\/strong><\/em> Dandenong Rangers 1 (67) defeated Dandenong Rangers 2 (32)<\/strong><\/em> In Pool 1B, it was McKinnon Cougars and Keilor Thunder that took away the points on opening night. The Cougars won narrowly over Sunbury Jets, 46-38, as Romy Price<\/strong> put up 15 points for the Cougars, one less than Sunbury’s Maddison Ford<\/strong> (16). The Thunder won 51-30 over Kilsyth Cobras in a comfortable victory, as Tess Heal<\/strong> and Jaz Salon<\/strong> finished with 13 points apiece.<\/p>\n McKinnon Cougars (46) defeated Sunbury Jets (38)<\/strong><\/em> Keilor Thunder (51) defeated Kilsyth Cobras (30)<\/strong><\/em> Knox Raiders and Bulleen Boomers showed themselves to be the clear top two sides in Pool 1C, with Bulleen the most likely to top the group. Tabitha Betson<\/strong> (14 points) was one of three Boomers to hit double-figure points in the 30-point win over Bellarine Storm, whilst Gemma O’Donnell<\/strong> shot 19 in Knox Raiders’ 48-23 triumph over Melbourne Tigers’ second side.<\/p>\n Knox Raiders (48) defeated Melbourne Tigers 2 (23)<\/strong><\/em> Bulleen Boomers (57) defeated Bellarine Storm (27)<\/strong><\/em> Hawthorn Magic and Diamond Valley Eagles both ran out to solid wins in their respective Pool 1D clashes to start off on the right note. The Eagles defeated Casey Cavaliers 45-32 despite no Eagles’ player scoring double-figure points while Casey’s Dakota Crichton<\/strong> finished with 15 points. In the other match, the Magic were too good for Eltham Wildcats, running out 15-point winners.<\/p>\n Hawthorn Magic 41 defeated Eltham Wildcats 26<\/strong><\/em> Diamond Valley Eagles 45 defeated Casey Cavaliers 32<\/strong><\/em> Bendigo Braves managed to secure a nail-biting one-point win in Pool 1E, defeating Altona Gators 39-38. Caitlin Richardson<\/strong> (14 points) was the top scorer in that match for the Braves, while Cassie Dodemaide<\/strong> put up 11 for the Gators. Melbourne Tigers won the other match in the Pool, accounting for Sandringham Sabres by 12 points.<\/p>\n Bendigo Braves 39 defeated Altona Gators 38<\/strong><\/em> Melbourne Tigers 33 defeated Sandringham Sabres 21<\/strong><\/em> Two one-sided contests in Pool 1F marked a couple of contenders, as Nunawading Spectres showed no mercy on defence against Southern Peninsula Sharks. Only conceding 11 points to the Sharks, the Spectres had a real team contribution on their way to 54 points, with Olivia Morris<\/strong> finishing with 12 in the 43-point triumph. Meanwhile Milly Simpson<\/strong> (13 points) led a Ballarat Rush outfit to a 22-point win over Ringwood Hawks.<\/p>\n N<\/strong><\/em>unawading Spectres 54 defeated Southern Peninsula Sharks 11<\/strong><\/em> Ballarat Rush 47 defeated Ringwood Hawks 25<\/strong><\/em> Picture:<\/strong> Dandenong Rangers Facebook<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THE Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) got underway last week and we recap all the results from the top Pool in the Under 18s Boys and Girls competitions. 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\nEmmanwiel Deng (Whittlesea) 22
\nJack Tatter (Wyndham) 12
\nCallum Stojanovic (Wyndham) 10<\/p>\n
\nKobe Shewry (Melbourne) 15
\nIhsaan Bongso (Melbourne) 13
\nKai Garnaut (Melbourne) 11
\nHarvey Moore (Waverley) 12
\nMatthew Jefferson (Waverley) 10<\/p>\nPOOL 1B:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nTristan Devers (Nunawading) 25
\nJarryd Remy (Hawthorn) 9<\/p>\n
\nRiley Lewis (Eltham) 17
\nBradley Moorey (Eltham) 11
\nHarrison Stones (Eltham) 10
\nJak Morris-Burney (Dandenong) 9<\/p>\nPOOL 1C:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nMarcel Haj (Bulleen) 11
\nKy Taylor (Casey) 9<\/p>\n
\nMarley Lambert (Diamond Valley) 15
\nIsaac Callaghan (Diamond Valley) 10
\nJames Bonnici (Craigieburn) 23
\nSteven Pestrucci (Craigieburn) 12<\/p>\nPool 1D:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nRhys Crossley (Kilsyth) 15
\nHarrison Adams (Kilsyth) 15
\nWyatt Stewart (Kilsyth) 12
\nCoby Burgiel (Dandenong) 13<\/p>\n
\nLiam Atkinson (Frankston) 8
\nLauchlan Mark (Pakenham) 10<\/p>\nPool 1E:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nJacob Nihill (Bendigo) 11
\nMalik Gordon (Bendigo) 10
\nFelix Bell (Eltham 2) 8<\/p>\n
\nNathan Scollo (McKinnon) 19
\nDenver Lund (McKinnon) 14
\nLuke Lyngberg (McKinnon) 13
\nCorey Hastings (Southern Peninsula) 20
\nTarrant Wallace (Southern Peninsula) 10<\/p>\nPool 1F:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nCooper Colson (Keilor) 12
\nBrodie McWhinney (Keilor) 10
\nNikolas Ellul (Keilor) 10
\nAngus McSwiggan (Sunbury) 10<\/p>\n
\nOlivier Northam (Geelong) 19
\nNicholas Hough (Geelong) 12
\nBailey Nunn (Knox) 16
\nJordan Anderson (Knox) 15<\/p>\nU18 GIRLS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pool 1A:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nJasmine Connell (Waverley) 11
\nLiana Kinkela (Waverley) 11
\nElle Schonfelder (Frankston) 6<\/p>\n
\nNyadiew Puoch (Dandenong 1) 20
\nDallas Loughridge (Dandenong 1) 11
\nTahlia Soukup (Dandenong 2) 8<\/p>\nPool 1B:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nRomy Price (McKinnon) 15
\nHannah McGillen (McKinnon) 10
\nMaddison Ford (Sunbury) 16<\/p>\n
\nTess Heal (Keilor) 13
\nJaz Salon (Keilor) 13
\nGemma Hancock (Kilsyth) 11<\/p>\nPool 1C:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nGemma O’Donnell (Knox) 19
\nLotus Billington (Melbourne 2) 7<\/p>\n
\nTabitha Betson (Bulleen) 14
\nEmily Maltezos (Bulleen) 13
\nRebecca Horvat (Bulleen) 10
\nAimee Wookey (Bellarine) 7
\nAlivia Osborne (Bellarine) 7<\/p>\nPool 1D:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nUnavailable<\/p>\n
\nGenevieve Broadbent (Diamond Valley) 9
\nHayley Sparks (Diamond Valley) 9
\nDakota Crichton (Casey) 15<\/p>\nPool 1E:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nCaitlin Richardson (Bendigo) 14
\nPhoebe Radford (Bendigo) 10
\nCassie Dodemaide (Altona) 11<\/p>\n
\nUnavailable<\/p>\nPool 1F:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nOlivia Morris (Nunawading) 12
\nRuby Deeprose (Southern Peninsula) 3<\/p>\n
\nMilly Simpson (Ballarat) 13
\nRosie Todd (Ringwood) 11<\/p>\n