Basketball
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Saints’ big win over Workers
ONLY one team remains with a perfect record across the men’s and women’s Premier League basketball competitions after round seven matches. In the women’s, Saints…
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Heat win in physical contest
THE men’s CBL team showcased their resilience in front of a home crowd on Saturday, coming from behind to defeat a spirited Maryborough outfit looking…
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Tre sets benchmark
IN an often ego-driven sport, the role of a sixth man can be a difficult one to accept. Every basketballer grows up wanting to be…
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Can Workers be beaten?
WORKERS remain undefeated after another comprehensive win in the Mildura Basketball Association’s Women’s Premier League, this time against Irymple Tigers. Five of their six players…
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Heat women eye home final
A HOME final is the goal for the Mildura Heat women’s CBL side as the play-offs draw closer. The Heat’s ambitions received a boost following…
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Schools meet and mingle over basketball
YEAR 3 and 4 students from across the Sunraysia district were at Mildura Sporting Precinct competing and enjoying some basketball on Thursday. The annual event,…
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Flames burn bright
THE packed house at the Mildura Sporting Precinct was willing Bendigo Spirit to a come-from-behind victory against Sydney Flames in round two action of the…
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New coach aims to nurture Heat
NEWLY appointed Mildura Heat Big V Women’s coach Travis Coombes says he’s humbled to be appointed to the role and will ensure his team brings…
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Home is where the Heat is
FINALLY back home after five games on the road, both Heat teams will be rejuvenated for their games against Melton on Saturday. Despite losing their…
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The bigger they come…
HEIGHT doesn’t matter for the Under 14 Heat boys, who continue to keep winning against basketball teams who are more physically imposing. After being undefeated…
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Spirit primed for hot game against Flames
THERE will be plenty of crowd spirit at the revamped Mildura Sporting Precinct on Friday when Bendigo take on Sydney Flames in round two’s WNBL…
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Cobras stretch winning streak to five
THE public holiday meant there was no women’s basketball this week, leaving just the men to fight it out in the premier league. Saints finally…