Naygay champions in Torres Strait ICB comp

BY VELMA GARA

Naygay Girls and Boys are the Indigenous Community Basketball League Under-14s champions of the Torres Strait competition for 2023.

Due to forfeits by Kuki and Zey in the girls’ semifinals games, Naygay and Sager advanced to the grand finals.

In the boys’ semifinals games, Zey defeated Sager – 55 to 33. Naygay was too strong for Kuki, winning their game – 54 to 14.

It was a close girls’ game with Naygay winning against Sager by just two points – 48 to 46.

Naygay boys had the momentum going into the grand final and defeated Zey – 51 to 22.

Presentations were held after the grand finals games.

Torres Strait Coordinator Mick Loban said Eso to all the players and their parents for their participation throughout the five weeks of the ICBL.

He said also wanted to Eso for support the ICBL had received from community including: Uncle Yen Loban & Crew (Ferry service), Aunty Joanne Savage & Marypar Ware (Bus service), Lisa Nona, Karen Keane, Nancy Cook, Sammy Sabatino, (Volunteers), Marcella Mosby-Loban,