Div A Finals wrap-up
Division A got underway with a quick, tough and at times spiteful elimination clash between Los Gaurens and Taylors. The ref did a great job to keep control as each team showed they were desperate to make it through to the next round. Los Gaurens did a great job shutting down the Taylors usually brilliant outside game, but were unable to fully exploit their big height and weight advantage on the inside thanks to some smart defence from Taylors. Los Gaurens held a slight lead most of the game, but it wasn’t until the Taylors had one of their players fouled off near the end of the game that the result was decided, 34-28 Los Guarens way, Taylors bowing out in the first round.

On the other court undefeated ladder leaders 3hrillers dominated from the outset against second placed Super Action, putting on a show with a string of jumpshots, spin moves and strong inside play to leave Super Action chasing all game. In the end Super Action did well to only go down 60-29 against a near flawless display from the 3hrillers.

Next came the preliminary final with Super Action facing off with Los Guarens.This proved to be one of the most intense and hard fought games of the day. Just before halftime the match the score was just 4-1 Los Guarens way, showing just how tough it was. The game stayed low scoring until the last five minutes, and Los Guarens looked in control as Super Action struggled to find a way to score. Until in stepped the Super Action captain, who hit a string of unstoppable turn around fade away jump shots and made some crucial stops to pull his side back on terms. The last minute was a scramble, Los Guarens getting front first and then making a stop before turning the ball over and watching as the Super Action captain made two more tough pressure shots to give them a two point lead with just seconds left. Los Guarens had one final chance at the line to tie the game, but missed both the foul shots and Super Action snuck away with a 20-18 win and the right to a rematch with the 3hrillers. Los Guarens finishing up a fantastic season none the less.

The first match up between 3hrillers and Super Action had resulted in the biggest thrashing of the day, and with Super Action having already played two tough games and the 3hrillers fresh it looked another thumping was on the cards. It wasn’t to be though, Super Action playing smart ball after a slow start to frustrate the 3hrillers and stay in touch the whole game. Several times 3hrillers looked like they would break away with the game, but Super Action kept doing enough at the right times to keep close. But even without dominating the 3hrillers stayed in control most of the way, and some good individual plays, including a couple of big shots from A division MVP Steven Tabone proved the difference, 3hrillers becoming rightful A division champions after a 39-29 win.