Tag: Waratah Basketball
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HUNTERS OFF TO GOOD START IN WBL
The Newcastle Hunters made the perfect start to the new Waratah Basketball League season at the weekend, but the news wasn’t as good for Maitland. The Hunters women overcame an 11 point deficit to beat Bankstown by seven, while the men enjoyed an even bigger victory.
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SILVER MEDAL FOR HUNTER BASKETBALLER KOUAT NOI
Australia has claimed silver at basketball’s Under 17 World Championships in Dubai, falling to the powerful United States side 99-92 in the final. America went into the game as heavy favourites, but the Aussies gave the defending champions their biggest scare of the tournament. But the undefeated US showed its class in the final quarter…
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HUNTERS JUNIOR TAKES ON THE WORLD IN DUBAI
The Australian under-17 basketball side, featuring the Hunters’ Kouat Noi, will take on Greece in the knockout round at the World Championships in Dubai. Coming off two hard-fought victories over Japan and France, the Aussies lost their final group game to Canada by 11 overnight. Noi was one of Australia’s best players in the first…
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NEWCASTLE STILL IN THE WBL PLAYOFF HUNT
The Newcastle Hunters men’s team has given itself a slim chance of making the Waratah League playoffs, thanks to a thrilling comeback against Hornsby. Down by as many as 12 points in the final quarter, Cameron Springall kick-started the revival. Newcastle was trailing by one with a few seconds left, when Lachlan Harben let fly…
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MAITLAND MEN AND NEWCASTLE WOMEN ON COURSE FOR THE WBL FINALS
Maitland’s men’s side remains on track for the Waratah Basketball League playoffs following a win over Hills, but Newcastle’s men need a miracle. Meanwhile, the Hunters’ women moved a step closer to the post season with a solid effort against Penrith – Susie Walmsley and Sophie Parente on target for the home side. Once again,…
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THREE TEAMS FROM THE HUNTER PUSHING FOR THE WBL FINALS
With four rounds left in the Waratah Basketball League, Newcastle and Maitland’s mens teams, and the Hunters women can still make the playoffs. The Newcastle girls will look to maintain fifth spot when they host Penrith tomorrow. “We have a lot more confidence now, getting up and down the floor and doing it for each…
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NEWCASTLE BASKETBALL WELCOMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER
He admits he was never that good on the court, but the new General Manager of Newcastle Basketball has some big plans. Upgrading the facilities at Broadmeadow is a long term goal, while also making the game affordable for families.
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NEWCASTLE MEN STILL IN THE HUNT FOR THE WBL PLAYOFFS
A mixed night for Newcastle in the Waratah Basketball League. Needing two wins to make the playoffs, the Hunters women made a great start against the Comets. Captain Jill Morgan backed up by some solid shooting from beyond the arc. But in the end the visitors proved too strong. The men also faced a must-win…
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NEWCASTLE HUNTERS TEAMS FACE MUST WIN FINAL HOME GAMES
It’s do-or-die for the Newcastle Hunters this weekend in the Waratah Basketball League, as both the men and women prepare for their final home games of the season. With two rounds to play, each side needs a win to stay in the race for the playoffs.
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NEWCASTLE IN THE HUNT FOR A WBL PLAYOFF SPOT
WARATAH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Round 19 HORNSBY SPIDERS 64 – HUNTERS WOMEN 62 HUNTERS MEN 80 – HORNSBY SPIDERS 76 A mixed night for Newcastle in the Waratah Basketball League, with the women losing to Hornsby in overtime, while the men won a see sawing battle. John Mujic got the ball rolling for the home side,…