Basketball
Roor has been named in the extended Australian under-19 squad ahead of the under-19 World Cup. Kuany, who has played a lot of his basketball in Braybrook, is part of a 20 player squad that will gather for a camp in May from where the final team will be selected.
Basketball
Wyndham’s Dejan Vasiljevic has been named in the Boomers squad that will face the Tall Blacks. The Opals and Boomers will face the Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks in a re-ignited series between long-standing FIBA Oceania rivals, with games set to tip off in Adelaide, the Sunshine Coast, and Hamilton. Vasiljevic had a strong season with Adelaide Lightning.
Western FL
Werribee Centrals proved way too strong for Wyndhamvale in the Western Football League women’s competition on Friday night. The Centurions jumped out of the blocks and lead 32-0 at quarter time. It was a sign of things to come, with the Centurions going on to win, 17.5 (107)-1.2 (8). Kyleisha Kinces kicked five goals, while Larissa Renaut and Jessica Spall kicked four goals each for the Centurions. Mariah Burton was named the Falcons best. The Suns also came away with the points, beating West Footscray on Saturday. The Suns did the damage in the middle two quarters to win, 3.4 (22)-1.2 (8).
Coates Talent League
It was a tough day for the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League girls competition on Saturday. The Jets were at home to the Eastern Ranges. The Ranges jumped out of the blocks and led 43-1 at quarter time. The Ranges were able to extend the lead at every change on the way to an 18.20 (128)-0.3 (3) win. Jazmine Dalli, Caitlyn Volpe and Kiara Boyd were named the Jets best. The Jets boys side had a bye.
