SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - Loddon Mallee Regional Finals

Year 7 Girls Basketball

The Year 7 Girls Basketball team hit the court with incredible energy at the Loddon Mallee Regional Basketball Finals in Bendigo on Tuesday 15 October, playing a compact two-game fixture.

The girls opened their campaign with a clash against a strong St Joseph's College, Echuca team. The girls came out strong with a full-court press, immediately unsettling Echuca's offence. This tactical pressure forced a flurry of turnovers, leading directly to quick steals and easy baskets in transition to build an early lead.

In the second half, the team adapted their strategy and dropped back into a disciplined half-court defence. They continued their strong play, limiting Echuca's scoring opportunities while maintaining excellent ball movement in attack. The girls controlled the tempo from start to finish, securing a comprehensive 57-24 victory.

Their second game was against Victory Christian College. The girls continued their full-court pressure, causing turnovers and creating valuable scoring opportunities. The game was quite close initially, but with continued pressure, excellent rebounding and fast ball movement, our team steadily extended its lead throughout the game to record a convincing 73-27 victory.

All players contributed to the success of the day through excellent teamwork and sportsmanship. The team's two victories secured their place in the SSV State Finals on Tuesday 17 November, where they will represent Catherine McAuley College Bendigo against the best teams from across Victoria.

Mrs Julie Fennell (Coach)

TEAM: Lucy Beasley (Helper), Mackenzie Jackson (Helper), Makayla Jackson, Chloe McSwain, Eily Ellis-Fedke, Shylah Whittle, Mrs Julie Fennell (Coach), Eden Rogers, Perry Westley, Emerson Arundell, Ariah Whittle, Lyra Haythorpe