Men

Zodiacs 1 v Zodiacs 2

In the biggest match-up of the round with finals fast approaching, Zodiacs 2 proved they could be a wildcard in post season play. The young golds led 13-5 inside the first seven minutes of the game and had clearly stunned their more experienced opponents. However, as Michael Harris (21pts) and Aaron Morris (14pts) got going, so too did their senior club mates, with the ever reliable Joel Goodenough turning on a clinic in the third quarter and proving to be a lone hand with 18pts. Olly Small also did well for Zodiacs 1, but missed too many easily lay-ups in the final period that proved crucial in the final score line. Though disappointed with the loss, Zodiacs 1 will certainly re-group and look to be a danger side leading into finals.
Leading Scorers: Zodiacs 2 55 (M. Harris 21, A. Morris 14) defeated Zodiacs 1 44 (J. Goodenough 18, O. Small 12)

Zodiacs 3 v Onka Piranhas

Onka Piranhas held off a pesky Zodiacs 3 57-46 to win their third straight game. Devon McGee (22 pts) continued his hot form while Matt Perkins (10 pts) provided great support. Seb Bald led Zodiacs 3 in defeat with a round high 23 points, including 5 long range bombs. Unfortunately, the young golds could not hold out the fast finishing Piranhas, going down by 11 points at the final siren. 
Leading Scorers: Onka Piranhas 41 (D. McGee 22, M. Perkins 10) defeated Zodiacs 3 54 (S. Bald 23, Z. Grivell 10)

German Arms 76ers v Rimshots

German Arms ground out a tough 49-33 win over Rimshots, in an up and down affair. German Arms Player Coach Scott Rattus (21pts) and Troy Parker-Boers (11 pts 8) were the dominant duo for the 76ers, scoring 70%of their side’s points. Rimshots “Mr Reliable” Ross Riach (10 pts) the best in the loss.
Leading Scorers: German Arms 49 (S. Rattus 21, T. Parker-Boers 11) defeated Rimshots 33 (R. Riach 10, M. Kern 9)

Women

Mt Barker Magic v Strathalbyn Storm

Strathalbyn cruised home against a woeful Magic 65-13, inflicting the biggest defeat in the Women’s competition this season. Leading 21-11 at halftime, the Storm stepped it up another level completely embarrassing the Magic with a 35-2 second half, finishing the game with a whopping 65-13 score line. Candice Holdsworth (20 pts) led the scoring landslide, supported by Shane Nethercott (17 pts) and Carly Vivian with (14 pts). For the disappoint Magic, Emma Modra was the high-point scorer with (4 pts). Strathalbyn definitely the favourite to take out the Women’s title.
Leading Scorers: Strathalbyn 65 (C. Holdsworth 20, S. Nethercott 17) defeated Mt Barker Magic 13 (E. Modra 4)

Meadows v Onka Piranhas

Onka Piranhas kept flying high with a 41-26 win over the improving Meadows team. Piranhas went into the match without key player Olivia Smith, who is out with a season ending injury, allowing Tayler Horsnell to step up with a game high 18 pts. For Meadows it was talented junior Brittany Spooner (12 pts) and experienced player Coach Skeate Bald (9 pts) that offered any resistance. Good signs for the maroons leading into the finals.
Leading Scorers: Onka Piranhas 41 (T. Horsnell 18, E. Van Der Wolf 9) defeated Meadows 20 (B. Spooner 12, S. Bald 9)

KEENAN IMPRESSES ON NATIONAL STAGE

Local hills junior Keenan Geog-Dent has made a huge impression following the culmination of this year’s National Ivor Burge Championships, held this past week in Ipswich Queensland. Representing the South Australian IBP team for the first time, 17-year-old Keenan was one of the standout performers. As a 192cm forward, Georg-Dent’s athleticism and touch around the rim was a force at the Championships, statically finishing the week sixth in scoring at 20 points per game, fourth in assists with 3.0 per game, and eighth in total rebounds at 8.0 per game. Against the ACT team Keenan scored an incredible 40 points, and had 24 rebounds in which was the best all round performance of the championships. Given these performances, he would no doubt be on the National team radar with the Australian Boomerangs Squad to be announced shortly. Kennan plays locally for the Zodiacs Basketball club in the EHBA A-League, as well as the Eastern Mavericks Youth League team in the Division 1 U/23 competition.