1sts players and coaching staff after their incredible 1-point win over Barker
Presentation Night – Save the Date
When: Friday, 18 March 2022
Where: College Gym and Braidwood
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Award winners will be contacted directly in Week 7. Tickets are $20 (plus booking fee), and include a seated buffet dinner, a non-alcoholic drink, and dessert.
Along with the end-of-season awards, the night will feature two-point and three-point shooting competitions, with prizes for the winners.
Awards will be presented to Senior School students only, however, all players and their families are welcome to attend, including Junior School families.
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Recent Basketball News from our Tireless Student Reporter
1sts
On Saturday, the Waverley College First five faced off against Barker College in a fast-paced, action-packed Basketball game. Heading into the game, the 1sts had four of their 11 players out.
The students were able to put this behind them and secure the win, fighting to the end led by Wylie Durrans, Marley Henare, Oscar Walters-Green and Marko Rangan.
Throughout the game, Waverley trailed Barker, but by the end of the third quarter, they were only down by two. In the fourth quarter with the help of the enthusiastic crowd, the students were able to take control of the game, closing the score down to one.
With 30 seconds left, Daniel Palacio hit a corner three to put them up by two, with the end score being 64 – 63.
Good luck to the 1sts next week against Knox in their last game of the season. This game promises to be another exciting one, as the players travel to Wahroonga for a Friday night fixture.
2nds
2nds played Barker in a tight tussle for much of the game. The 2nds were led by Dom Smith and Solomon Tuqiri’s defence, as well as Dakota Fanning to secure the 13-point win. Right from the first siren to start the game, the 2nds were on top of Barker with their defence.
At half time, Barker was up by six, but the students did not give up, to take the lead by the end of the third quarter. Throughout the fourth quarter, Waverley did not let up, with the end score being 45 – 32.
Next week, the 2nds face off against Knox Grammar, and if they win, they will be CAS champions.
Juniors – 7As, 8As, 9As, 10As
The 7As lost narrowly 23-24, led ably by Dominic Dametto, Otto Murcutt and Stirling Quin.
The 8As lost in a close game, 36-44, with solid contributions from Tane Barclay, Petros Kalpouzanis and Angus Peshos.
The 9As notched up their first win of the season with a 17-point win, 30-13, with standout players being Ben Pignatelli, Renato Rovacchi and Giles Strachan.
The 10As were defeated 45-37 despite excellent games from Eden Byrd, Tashi Harrison and Solomon Maxwell.
Other Victorious Teams
Other teams that were victorious included: 3rd V (49-40), 5th V (38-29), 7th V (22-21), 8th V (58-27), 10B (34-14), 10C (30-20), 10D (19-17), 10E (18-17), 10H (42-28), 9B (37-26), 9H (30-22), 8F (14-13), 8G (24-11), 8H (21-15), 7B (32-23), 7C (34-18), 7D (27-14), 7E (33-5), 7F (25-18), 7G (20-9) and 7H (33-6).
With one round remaining, the 8Gs, 7Es and 7Gs remain undefeated while there are nine teams with a solitary loss from four games.
Good luck to all teams as they take on Knox this weekend.
Student Reporter
Tom Gleeson
Captain of Basketball
Mr Anthony Gibbs
Convenor of Basketball
E: agibbs@waverley.nsw.edu.au
