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April 23, 2024

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Lisa Holmes drives to the basket helping her team put on an exceptional game against Lismore. Photo supplied
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Jenny Ogle 

The Lady Beez had an awesome game against the Storm with tough defence giving them a narrow lead for most of the game.

It was a great team effort.

The guards Lisa, Akari, Keko and Mandy all showed tenacity and made steals, fast breaks, three-point shots and long-range buckets.

The centres Ava, Kate and Mercedes showed great strengths under the hoop for rebounds and baskets, while forwards Paula, Kate and Oriana held the Storm out with strong defence and baskets.

Both teams racked up the fouls with four players each going to the bench. The Storm played athletic, accurate, strong ball and grabbed the lead with three minutes to go, taking the win 65–61.

This men’s Beez team has a great mixture of youth and experience that will make them difficult to beat.

The Beez took the lead early in their game against Lismore.

From the first jump ball Riley tipped to Jack who immediately popped a three-pointer to get the scoreboard ticking over.

Once again intense defence gave the Beez the edge.  Big men Riley Gollan, Luke, Dan and Riley Flick worked hard to force errors from the Storm, while guards Matt, Sal, Raj and Jack  applied good pressure forcing the Storm into turnovers. They also seized any opportunity to score with accuracy and speed.

Michael and Ryan played tough hoops under the basket and Michael was top scorer for the Beez on 27 points.

The Beez took the win 93–85.

Round 3 for the Beez will be at Ballina this Saturday April 8.


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