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Under 12 Burdekin Wildcats Girls Representative Team were announced 1st Place Gold Medallist in Division 2, winning all 15 games at the Burdekin at Basketball Queensland’s North Queensland Junior Basketball Championships (NQJBC).
Back Row: (L to R) Manager – Hayley Colls, Darci Colls, Allie Boland, Bella Galbraith, Addison Reid, Dakota Oliver, Head Coach – Larni Vasta
Front Row: (L to R) Assistant Coach – Kate Gaze, Tilly Chandler, Gracie Giardina, Radha Haller, Hallie Friend and Scarlett Sinclair.
Local girls represented the Burdekin at Basketball Queensland’s North Queensland Junior Basketball Championships (NQJBC) recently.
The championships run from June to August annually and consist of three tournaments which are held in Cairns, Mackay and Townsville respectively with elite junior players representing their local associations.
The u12 Burdekin Wildcats Girls Representative Team, consisting of 10 junior athletes competed in 15 games across these three tournaments winning all 15 games - undefeated and were announced 1st Place Gold Medallist in Division 2 on Sunday 25th August 2024.
Head Coach Larni said she was absolutely thrilled with the results.
“As a first time coach at the representative level, it has been an absolute honour and privilege to work with such a remarkable and talented team,” she expressed.
“Witnessing their personal and team growth throughout the season has been truly inspiring. I am hopeful and really looking forward to a great outcome at State Championships in September!”
The u12 team is now preparing to compete in the premier competition combining athletes across South, Central and North Queensland at Basketball Queensland’s Queensland State Championship being held from 19th to 22 September 2024 in Zilmere at the Northside Basketball Sports Centre.
Team with Medals
Back Row: (L to R) Head Coach – Larni Vasta, Allie Boland, Hallie Friend, Darci Colls, Scarlett Sinclair, Bella Galbraith, Gracie Giardina, Manager – Hayley Colls
Front Row: (L to R) Assistant Coach – Kate Gaze, Radha Haller, Tilly Chandler, Addison Reid, Dakota Oliver
Team mates Darci and Scarlett
Dakota dribbling up the court
Photos supplied
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