SECBL RESULTS.
WEEK 4 2023.
MEN
Bulldogs Blue 85 (S. Berkefeld 26, D. Reid 21, S. Lock 14) d Panthers 78 (K. Tipene 29, O. Thomson 24, T. Brumby 11).
Bulldogs Blue Men remain undefeated the South East Coast Basketball League competition after a hard-fought come-from-behind victory over Panthers.
Bulldogs took control in the final quarter of the match, after Panthers had held a narrow lead for three quarters, with a six-point advantage at the final break.
Kyle Tipene and Ollie Thomson were in good form aro0und the hoop for Panthers to keep them in the box seat to claim the win.
However, not to be denied, Bulldogs dug deep for a strong 27-14 final term, featuring Simon Berkefeld, Duncan Reid, Ben Young and the Lock brothers, Shaun and Sam, resulting in an 85-78 win.
Roos 77 (N. Forbes 31, J. Wilkinson 13) d Cougars 68 (T. deWit 21, T. Foote 10, D. Kuring 9).
Roos Men chalked up their first win for the season against a desperate Cougars.
Roos held a handy 13-point advantage at three quarter time, led by an in-form Nelson Forbes, who posted a personal tally of 31 points, including five three-point baskets.
The determined Cougars players managed to close the margin to nine points before time ran out.
Toby deWit was the main contributor for Cougars with 21 points.
Saints 106 (J. Haggett 58, B. Douglas 16, H. Mules 13) d Bulldogs White 56 (D. Handreck 20, M. Tos 13, A. Tos 10).
Saints Men, led by a huge 58-point personal haul by Jack Haggett, scored a comprehensive win over Bulldogs White, who sorely missed the impact and leadership of Luke and Matt Black.
Beau Douglas (16) and Harry Mules (13), added to Saints’ multiple scoring avenues.
WOMEN
Saints 98 (P. Venn 34, E. Easterby 26, M. Burke 14) d Bulldogs 47 (A. Collins 15, S. Adams 9, T. Human 8).
Saints Women maintained their unbeaten record with a strong win over Bulldogs.
While the home team was in complete control for the first half, a lift in tempo had Bulldogs keep pace in the third quarter, but struggled to curb Saints’ talented trio, Edie Easterby, Poppy Venn and MacKenzie Burke.
Saints then responded defensively and regained control in the final 10 minutes.
Ava Collins and Tenille Human worked hard at both ends of the court for Bulldogs.
Roos 62 (C. Nulty 18, E. Bourchier 17, S. Mobbs 16) d Cougars 61 (M. Wormald 26, M. Horrigan 14, S. Ritter 9).
Two other women’s games provided excitement for the night, resulting in one-point wins.
Roos led by six points at half time against Cougars as the game developed into defensive contest.
Cougars closed the gap to one point at the final break, before a desperate final quarter struggle.
In the final seconds of the game Lauren Norman scored an uncontested layup to seal a one-point win for Roos.
Maddi Wormald had a game-high 26 points for Cougars.
Young players Cara Nulty, Ellie Bouchier and Stella Mobbs showed maturity under the pressure of the contest.
Both teams were without key players – prolific scorer Macey Griffith for Roos and promising junior, Shayden Russell for Cougars.
Panthers 51 (A. Duncan 16, E. Adam 13, C. Mitchell 7) d Cats 50 (A. Berkefeld 12, S. Sigston 12, J. Hibberd 11).
Panthers women held on for a thrilling one-point win over an improving Cats line-up.
Scores were close throughout, with a lead of six points by Panthers at half time the biggest margin for the game.
Determined Cats players closed the margin to one point at the final break and the game remained tight from there.
The final quarter scoreline of 10-10 resulted in a 51-50 win to Panthers.
Alyssa Duncan improves each game after a break from basketball to head the scoring for Panthers, while Under 16 players, Elodie Adam, Claire Mitchell and Ruby Mitchell have responded well to the demands of senior basketball.
Cats’ playing coach Alana Berkefeld led by example with the support of her team mates.
Fixture for June 7
MEN: Saints v Bulldogs Blue in Millicent; Roos v Bulldogs White, 7.15pm Court 2 Wulanda; Cougars v Panthers, 7.15pm Court 3 Wulanda.
WOMEN: Saints v Cats in Millicent; Roos v Bulldogs, 7.15pm Court 1 Wulanda; Cougars v Panthers, 8.30pm Court 1 Wulanda.
