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Wyndham’s Riak Akhuar has been named in Basketball Australia’s under-17 Crocs squad for a camp in March. The camp will provide athletes with their first opportunity this year to train within the national performance environment as preparations begin for their upcoming World Cup campaigns later in 2026.

Bowls

Werribee will face Essendon 2 in the first week of Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 2, section 1 finals action. The Bees remained in fourth spot despite a convincing win on Saturday against Strathmore. The Bees won their final round match, 109 (18)-54 (0). In division 3, section 1, Hoppers sealed top spot with an 84 (16)-64 (2) win against Keilor 2.

Baseball

Werribee Giants produced their best week of the season, claiming back-to-back wins in the Baseball Victoria summer league premier 1 first nine competition. The Giants beat the Williamstown Wolves in the midweek clash 14-0 before beating Fitzroy 7-6 on Saturday. It makes it three wins in a row for the Giants and takes them to five wins for the season.

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