MORNINGTON NEWS scoreboard
Breakers breaking out: Top (L to R) Tullan Chimyong, Ben Wilson, Heath Gilbert, Kory Firth, Jake Georgiou, Josh Little, Alex Polatidis, Lochie Kanngiesser. Bottom (L to R) Ashley Lans, Max Barrette, Eleanor Long, Kira Burke, Laila Mann, Grace Bell, Jonty Chase, Reeve DiGregorio. Picture: Cameron McCullough
Junior Breakers doing the peninsula proud MORNINGTON Breakers junior program is going from strength to strength with a number of young players recently being selected for the Basketball Victoria metropolitan and country programs.
“We have had a total of 17 boys and girls recently selected for the Basketball Victoria Showcase in July 2019 and the Basketball Victoria Country Regional Academy,” said Mornington District Basketball Association’s gen-
eral manager Samantha Browne. “These programs provide the pathway for the ultimate selection into Victorian State teams. “Our program continues to strengthen as more players are being
selected year on year into these programs. With the appointment last year of a new Director of Coaching, Andy Sherwell and High Performance Coach, Lauren Bennett we continue to develop aspiring young talent.
“We couldn’t be more proud of these Under 12 and Under 14 players and look forward to supporting players from our other age groups in similar State programs later this year.”
A State Title for Frankston and the peninsula THE Champion of the State Pennant (Mid Week) was held at the Moama Bowling Club, played from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th May. The last round of sectional play wrapped up, with five wins to City of Frankston (Peninsula Casey) who got up over Yarrawonga MGCR (Ovens & Murray) 39-24, The other teams beaten were Shepparton Golf, Korong Vale, Warrnambool City Memorial, Bunninyong and Yarrawonga MGCR. In this part of the competition John Curtain was the top skipper in section A. His team won every game with an 89 – 38 score line. The final, was a contest between the City of Frankston and Altona who had won their division. Frankston had a convincing win 53-33 against Altona who had State and Australian representatives in their side. The Frankston side was lead by John Curtain who was ably supported by skips Neville Bradlley and Alan Ash. The three day event was played in quite cold conditions. The players were overjoyed with their win, as this is the first win for Peninsula Casey in this competition.
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Mornington News
21 May 2019