VJBL Wrap Friday August 12
Basketball Geelong Junior Representative Results
Victorian Junior Championship
Under 16 Boys Round 7
Geelong Cats 31 lost to Melbourne 51
Top Scorers: G. Blagojevic 12, R. Kennedy 5, B. Mayes 5
Coach’s Comment: “Geelong played a home game against Melbourne at Werribee, with chances to make the finals running out making this a crucial game. Unfortunately the Tigers got off to a great start while our boys were caught out and by quarter time we were already looking at a 20-point deficit. For the rest of the game it was reasonably even, however that was not enough for a much needed win. At the half we were down 39-14 and that resulted in a 20-point loss to a team that wanted it more on the night.”
Under 12 Girls Round 7
Geelong Cats 29 lost to Knox (2) 32
Top Scorers: Z. McKeegan 8, E. Braslis 8, M. Scarlett 6
Coach’s Comment: “Having played a great game the previous week, we came into this game full of confidence, but were shut down early by Knox, giving them a 9 to 2 head start in the first quarter. From then on it was catch up basketball with time and fouls getting the better of us at the end.”
Victorian Junior Championship Reserve
Under 18 Girls Round 7
Geelong Cats 51 def. Sandringham 38
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Under 16 Girls Round 7
Geelong Cats 44 lost to Nunawading (2) 65
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: “A trip to Nunawading on a Friday night is always a daunting affair, and this week was no different. We started off unusually slowly, with our opposition getting out to a handy lead midway through the first quarter. We were able to peg them back with some smart defence leading to some good transition baskets at the other end. Just before half time, we drew level, but lapses in concentration cost us a couple of baskets before the half and had us down by double figures. The less talked about our dreaded third quarter curse the better, but needless to say, we must keep the scoreboard ticking over. We again won the last quarter, but the damage had already been done. Without the third quarter, we actually won the game, which shows we have the goods to match it with teams, but not for four quarters. Mikaela Watson led the scoring with a great shooting touch and Alysha Farnsworth and Zoe Dixon played noteworthy games.”
Under 14 Boys Round 7
Geelong Cats 59 lost to Sandringham 64
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Under 14 Girls Round 7
Geelong Cats 25 lost to Sandringham 66
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Under 12 Boys Round 7
Geelong Cats 53 def. Knox (2) 33
Top Scorers: H. Marshall 14, L. Hill 10, L. Hanley 9
Coach’s Comment: “We had the type of game that basketball lover’s dream of, and coaches get the most satisfaction from- pressure defence, classy ball movement, crisp passing and some fantastic individual moves which took advantage of the created space. Decision-making on offense was excellent all night, and our defence was much more consistent, doing a very good job of maintaining and extending the early lead we`d earned. Excellent work boys.”
Victorian Junior League One
Under 18 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats 41 def. Hawthorn 35
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Under 16 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 36 lost to Hawthorn 55
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Victorian Junior League Two
Under 20 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats 48 def. Chelsea 43
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Victorian Junior League Three
Under 16 Girls Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 20 lost to Broadmeadows (2) 35
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Under 14 Girls Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 34 lost to Hawthorn (4) 50
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
Victorian Junior League Four
Under 18 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 37 lost to Blackburn (2) 45
Top Scorers: J. Edwards 12, N. Lemke 8, D. Duggan 6
Coach’s Comment: “The stats show a very average game. We trailed all the way and left the run home too late. We seem to have forgotten how to start well.”
Regional One
Under 12 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 51 def. Coburg 35
Top Scorers: J. Milijevic 20, C. Primmer 15, T. Willey 6
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
North One
Under 14 Boys Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 51 def. Werribee (3) 25
Top Scorers: Not Supplied
Coach’s Comment: "Got the job done. We need to maintain our focus coming into finals."
Under 12 Girls Round 17
Geelong Cats (2) 40 def. Werribee (3) 3
Top Scorers: C. Lee 17
Coach’s Comment: Not Supplied
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