STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN – SEMI FINALS
Waverley 51 defeated by Hume City 62
With Hume City stealing an away win it was up to the Falcons to turn around their form and force the semi-finals series to three games. In potentially the last game of the season for the Falcons they came out firing bringing the intensity to the first quarter with 7 offensive rebounds and to lead by 4 points at quarter time. From then on though it was all Hume City who controlled the game on both ends of the floor. At three quarter time the Broncos led by 2 and it was the last effort by the Falcons who eventually fell short. Waverley tried everything to stay in the game putting up 8 three pointers in the final term and only converting on 1.
Ana Marinovic led all scorers with 15 points and 13 boards in 26 minutes with 11 of her 15 points coming from the free throw line. Ellie Mclean was close to a double-double with 11 points and 9 rebounds. For the Falcons it was Laura Thomas with 13 points and 12 boards, she was the only player to score in double figures.
The Broncos ran out 11 point victors on the night and seemed to have found some form heading into the finals series. This marks the end of the season for the Falcons who showing the skill and class at times during the season but ultimately fell short at the final stage. The Broncos have booked their place to play against the Cats in the Grandfinal series and only time will tell wether they can cause an upset and knock of the favourites Geelong.
Hume City win the series 2 – 0
YOUTH LEAGUE WOMEN – SEMI FINALS
Hawthorn 65 defeated Waverley 50
Hawthorn has weaved some serious Magic and has done what nobody would have even
comprehended earlier in the season- they swept the Falcons in the Big V finals. In a single swift blow, Hawthorn has followed up last week’s result with a 15 point win to head into the Grand Final Series against Diamond Valley.
The Magic went bang early, drilling in 23 points to 11 in the first quarter, dominating the glass and locking down on D. But the Falcons are a class outfit and fought back in the second to cut the lead back to 7 points as they headed into the change rooms. But Hawthorn’s potency couldn’t be undone, as they put themselves in a winning position by dominating the third.
Hats off to Steph Perch who was dominant, putting in 26 points, but had plenty of help from the twin towers Ross-Harris and Georgia Stott who posted massive double doubles to sink the Falcons. Rizkallah was the only one who really showed up for Waverley, putting in 17 points and 10 boards in a game that will have the Falcons left wondering going into the off-season.
Magic win series 2-0
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