Basketball Report – Round 10

Cranbrook Basketball played against Barker in Round 10 of the CAS competition last Saturday. The Brookie Ballers won 29 games, lost 17 games and had one exciting draw. It has been an eventful season of basketball for the Brookie Ballers and thanks goes to all the team managers and coaches involved in making it and successful and learning experience for all boys.

1sts

The Cranbrook 1sts played a competitive first half and, although behind on the scoreboard, were within touching distance at the half time break. The third quarter was challenging for the Brookie Ballers and they could not get into sync offensively. The margin widened in Barkers favour and the game loosened up in the four quarter with Cranbrook shots dropping. Cranbrook outscored Barker in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to get back in the game and lost 68-97. There were several highlights including a some deep 3-points shots but the most impressive was Tom Schall’s (10 points) monster one handed dunk late in the game. Finn Haysom got it going with six 3-point baskets and finished with 29 points. Justice Single and Charles Walshe score 10 points and 8 points respectively, while Jesse Sher finished with 7 points and bag full of assists and rebounds.

2nds

The Cranbrook 2nds started on fire and opened up a 13-2 score line. Slowly Barker 2nds chipped away at Cranbrook lead and got themselves back into the game. It was a competitive fixture but Cranbrook eventually was unable to put the ball in the hole enough times and lost 39-53. Ben Olschewski led the Cranbrook 2nds with his high energy at both ends of the floor scoring 10 points.

View the results here.

Stephen Whitehead
Head of Basketball