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THE championship division of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys is decided with the top five teams now in an unassailable position. The top-of-the-table Kilsyth Cobras – despite suffering their first loss – Bulleen Boomers, Werribee Devils, Bendigo Braves and Dandenong Rangers will all move into the top grade post-grading with four of the five side recording wins.<\/p>\r\n
Ashe Pool:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Dandenong Rangers 2 40 defeated by Dandenong Rangers 59 Bendigo Braves’ win over Kilsyth Cobras booked the Braves a spot in the top grade, winning in a thrilling two-point contest. Caleb Connick<\/strong> posted 21 points in the win, while Dyson Daniels<\/strong> managed 14. For the Cobras, Roosevelt Williams<\/strong> recorded 14 points, as Josh Duach<\/strong> finished with 10. Bulleen Boomers’ 57-45 win over Waverley Falcons guaranteed the top five teams made it through, with the Falcons sitting an unlucky sixth, but with a worse percentage than the top five teams. Owen Foxwell<\/strong> top scored with 14 points for the Boomers, while Mamuch Choul<\/strong> managed 12 in the loss. Werribee Devils also enjoyed a 63-50 win over Eltham Wildcats as Aaron Dolny<\/strong> (22 points) and Darrien Herbert<\/strong> (21) were the big points scorers for the winners. Fletcher Parkinson<\/strong> (18 points) and Matt Debney<\/strong> (13) were the key shooters for Eltham. In the all-Dandenong match-up, the number one side proved too good for the number two side, winning by 19 points. James Ingham<\/strong> shot 13 points and was one of four players to reach double figures for the winners, while Liam McBride<\/strong> managed 14 for the second side. In the final game, Collingwood All Stars finally tasted victory with a comfortable 72-54 win over Geelong Supercats. Cameron Ross<\/strong> had a game-high 20 points, while Charlie Raymond<\/strong> managed 17. For the Supercats, Hamish Carey<\/strong> had 12 points and Jay Posterino<\/strong> netted 11.<\/p>\r\n Watson Pool:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Nunawading Spectres 100 defeated Knox Raiders 61 In the Watson Pool, Nunawading Spectres made a big statement to boot Knox Raiders out of the championship division race with a 100-61 thumping to sit seven per cent clear on top of the table. The Spectres dominated in the opening three quarters with James Roche<\/strong> (18 points), Matthew Martini<\/strong> (16), Dihan Wiggett<\/strong> (13) and Taran Laurence<\/strong> (15) leading the way, while Riley Coughlin<\/strong> (10 points) was the sole player in double figures for the Raiders. Diamond Valley Eagles stole Melbourne Tigers’ top two spot with a 13-point win at home. Ethan Bateman<\/strong> (21 points) and Joseph Brazier<\/strong> (13) were the key scorers for the Eagles, while Ezrah Vaigafa<\/strong> (14) and Lyzel Mataika<\/strong> (13) were impressive in the loss for the Tigers. Korumburra Wildcats maintained fourth spot with a win over cellar dwellers Hawthorn Magic by 13 points. Christian D’Angelo<\/strong> sank 15 points and Keith Robinson<\/strong> managed 14 in the win, while Will Burgess<\/strong> was sensational with 20 for the Magic. Meanwhile Casey Cavaliers kept their championship division hopes alive with a 19-point win over Ballarat Miners. Liam Ingram<\/strong> posted 19 points in the 91-72 victory, while Corey Roos<\/strong> (16) and Jayden Route<\/strong> (15) were also impressive. Ballarat Miners’ young star William Hynes<\/strong> was unstoppable in defeat, posting 38 points in a round-high performance. In the final game of the round, Ringwood Hawks hosted Keilor Thunder, however the scores are yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\r\n \n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THE championship division of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys is decided with the top five teams now in an unassailable position. 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Bendigo Braves 52 defeated Kilsyth Cobras 50
Geelong Supercats 54 defeated by Collingwood All Stars 72
Werribee Devils 63 defeated Eltham Wildcats 50
Bulleen Boomers 57 defeated Waverley Falcons 45<\/p>\r\n
Diamond Valley Eagles 74 defeated Melbourne Tigers 61
Korumburra Wildcats 67 defeated Hawthorn Magic 54
Casey Cavaliers 91 defeated Ballarat Miners 72
Ringwood Hawks vs. Keilor Thunder<\/p>\r\n