Basketball

IPSHA Basketball Round 7 – Saturday 30 November

In the last week of IPSHA basketball for 2024, the Pymble basketball teams stepped on to the court with remarkable skills and determination. The Pymble basketball courts were alive with energy both on and off the court from students and parents. With numerous nail-biting matches across the morning, spectators, coaches and players were all on the edge of their seats. Congratulations to all IPSHA basketball students on a term filled with fun, excitement, and some incredible basketball.

Team of the week: Pymble 11

On Saturday, Pymble 11 played against Abbotsleigh in their final game of the season. Despite only losing by eight points, this was the best game they’ve played all season, and it was evident that each player has improved so much since their first game. The first quarter was tough, but Laura Li (Year 4) and Miranda Liu (Year 4) persisted in their defence.

The second quarter was the teams’ best of the game, with Tiffany Gu (Year 4) scoring two phenomenal long-range baskets within a minute of each other, which had the whole audience cheering. Miranda Chen (Year 4) showed off her strong passing skills and created numerous turnovers in our favour. The third quarter saw a perfect pairing in Queenie Sun (Year 4) and Alex Xiao (Year 4), with Queenie placing perfect passes over the opposition’s head and straight to Alex who landed two baskets.

In the last quarter, Ariel Lee (Year 4) snuck into every contest, and consistently managed to snatch the ball and bring it down the court. Chloe Ma (Year 4) had a great game, showing her fierce and skilful side that saw her successfully keep the ball away from the opposition. Whilst Pymble 11 may have lost, they should be incredibly proud of their efforts. Pymble 11 students have never failed to bring 110 per cent effort to every match.

Congratulations to Pymble 11!

Maddi Scott

Co-ordinator – Basketball