TORRES NEWS THURSDAY 23 MARCH 2023
Teamwork focus for NPA juniors
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ICBL playoffs tip off with finals this weekend teams – to be named by the ICBL soon – from around the country will compete at the National Indigenous Basketball Tournament in April at the Gold Coast.
STORY VELMA GARA It’s playoff time with the Indigenous Community Basketball League on Sunday with the 14s four boys’ and girls’ teams – Kuki, Naygay, Sager and Zey – set to play their first set of semi-finals at the Sports Complex on Thursday Island this weekend. Winning teams will
Semi-finals fixtures Torres Strait ICBL Players at the Opening Ceremony held on 19 February, 2023. Pic by Matilda Loban, Karen Keane & Kiwat Abednego. advance to the grand finals with the girls game tipping off at 5pm, followed by the boys at 6pm.
Torres Strait Coordinator Mick Loban said presentations would be held after the games, marking the
end of this year’s local ICBL competition, which tipped off on 19 February. Representative
1pm Sager V Kuki (Girls) 2pm Zey V Naygay (Girls)
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Nate and Michael keen for 2023 NBL1 season start BY VELMA GARA Nathan Jawai and Michael Cedar are excited to see the NBL1 North season finally tip off this weekend, with Nate signing up for his second season for the Darwin Salties. “I’m excited to re-sign with the Salties family,” he said. “I get another opportunity to represent our Indigenous people and be a part of the local basketball community here in Darwin. “I’m looking forward to the season ahead.”
The Salties will host the Southern Districts Spartans this coming Saturday.
MEANWHILE star player Michael has returned to Townsville after spending
many years down south playing for Logan Thunder. The shooting guard will be relied upon by the Townsville Heat for his experience, having played in the NBL and attended Australian Junior camps. The Heat will host the Cairns Marlins on Sunday afternoon at the Townsville Star FM Stadium in the Murray Sports Complex. The Salties and Heat will meet for the first time at end of April in Townsville. Pics supplied.
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