Both Wyndham’s championship sides will be going from premiership glory in the Big V on Saturday night.
After both suffering losses in the semi finals after finishing on top of the ladder, the men’s and women’s teams bounced back on Saturday night to lock in grand final spots.
The women’s side was in action first against the Bellarine Storm at Eagle Stadium.
It was a close first quarter with Wyndham leading by three points at quarter time.
The Storm started to find a bit of range in the second quarter to turn the deficit into a three point lead at half time.
The margin extended to seven points heading into the last quarter.
Wyndham needed to come home hard to keep its season alive and it did exactly that.
A 28-24 final quarter was enough to seal an 86-79 win and send the club into a third straight grand final.
After a quiet semi final, captain Amanda Paschal fired on Saturday night.
She finished with 32 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Three other players also scored double figures.
The momentum followed into the men’s game against the Keysborough Cougars which followed.
Wyndham led by three points at quarter time after a high scoring first quarter.
The margin increased by one point heading into half time.
It was the third quarter where the game changed.
A 29-13 quarter turned the four point lead into a match winning 20 point lead heading into the final quarter.
Wyndham was able to finish the game off nicely, winning the final quarter to seal a 100-75 win.
Oskar Jones exploded with a 33 point game as all five starters scored double figures.
Troyce Manassa had 12 points along with 12 defensive rebounds and six assists in a strong all round performance.
Both grand finals will be played on Saturday at Dandenong Basketball Stadium.
The women’s grand final will start at 5pm.
Wyndham and the Bulleen Boomers will face off for a third straight year.
It’s one-win apiece, with Wyndham upsetting the Boomers the first year and the Boomers knocking off Wyndham last year.
The Boomers won the semi final between the teams, 84-67.
The men’s side will face the McKinnon Cougars in the grand final starting at 8pm.
The Cougars won the semi final between the teams 95-93.
McKinnon will be going for a second straight championship, while Wyndham is going for two championships in three years.
