Tara Murray
Wyndham Basketball Association relived one of its most special weekends on Sunday.
During the club’s senior double header, the club unveiled its championship banners from last year’s success.
For the women’s side it was their second championship in a row having won the 2019 title, while the men’s title had been 19 years in making.
Both sides are on top of the championship ladders, aiming to win more titles.
On Sunday, the association presented the men’s and women’s championship sides from last season with their championship rings, while also unveiling the winning banners at the stadium.
As part of the celebrations, the association held a three-point girls competition at half time of the women’s match and a dunk boys competition at half time during the men’s match.
At quarter and three quarter times in both matches there were sprint races for the under-10 boys and girls.
On court, the men’s side locked up top spot with back-to-back wins on the weekend.
On Saturday night, Wyndham beat the Western Port Steelers 101-81.
Wyndham started well and led by seven points at quarter time and 13 points at the main break.
With the match in control, Wyndham used its bench and gave everyone plenty of minutes in the second half.
Wyndham was able to extend the lead in the second half to seal the strong win.
Maurice Howard top scored with 34 points, while Oskar Jones scored 20 points coming off the bench.
On Sunday, Wyndham got its first win of the season against Melbourne University, 110-86.
Wyndham opened strongly and was able to build the lead throughout the game as it went on to come away with a big win.
Howard capped off a strong weekend with another 30 points, while Aaron Dolny scored 24 points.
As reward for claiming the minor premiership, Wyndham has the first week of finals off.
It will face either the Hume City Broncos and the Sunbury Jets the following week for a spot in the grand final.
Wyndham’s women’s side is just one win away from completing the perfect championship regular season.
On Sunday, Wyndham beat the Hume City Broncos, 98-72.
It was an even first quarter before Wyndham blew the game open in the second quarter with a 32-10 term.
With the game in control, Wyndham mixed its line up around, with every player getting minutes.
Wyndham won the third quarter, before the Broncos finished strongly to win the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough to bite into the lead.
Amanda Paschal top scored with 23 points, while Lauren Jones had 19 points off the bench.
Wyndham finishes the regular season on Saturday night against the McKinnon Cougars on the road.
