Basketball Report
Saturday 1 March 2025
Shore’s First V Secures Hard-Fought Win Over Sydney Grammar School
Shore’s First V emerged victorious in a thrilling contest against Sydney Grammar School (Grammar) on Saturday, with a standout performance that highlighted both their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
The match began with Shore setting the tone through aggressive defensive pressure, forcing Grammar into tough shots early on. Despite this, Grammar remained resilient, sinking clutch shots, including three highly contested 3-pointers—each one beating the shot clock—to close the gap and keep the game tight. The first half ended with Shore holding a narrow 3-point lead, setting the stage for an intense second half.
Coming out of the break, Shore took control with a blistering start to the third quarter. They went on an impressive 11-0 run in the first 90 seconds, with pivotal contributions from Louis Pichler, who sank two 3-pointers, and Nick Riley, who added a deep three of his own. This fast-paced explosion gave Shore a commanding lead and shifted the momentum in their favour.
Although Grammar continued to fight back, the damage had already been done. Shore maintained their control, with Will Rintoul leading the charge on both ends of the floor. Rintoul’s performance was exceptional—he ran the offence with poise and consistently found ways to score, finishing the game as the team’s top scorer with 30 points.
Defensively, Nick Riley and Adam Awad put in outstanding performances, particularly in limiting one of the top players in the GPS competition. Their stifling defence played a crucial role in neutralising Grammar’s offensive threats and helped secure the win.
Overall, it was a complete team effort and a fantastic 75-54 win for the Shore Firsts.
Shore’s Seconds Keep Title Hopes Alive with Win Over Grammar
Shore’s Seconds have kept their premiership aspirations firmly in sight following a hard-fought win against Grammar. However, the victory didn’t come without a slow start, as Shore found themselves playing catch-up early in the match.
The game began slow for Shore, with the team missing easy scoring opportunities and allowing Grammar to build an early 13-2 lead. A quick timeout allowed the Seconds to regroup and re-focus, and they returned to the court with renewed intensity.
Toby Ashton took charge of the comeback, drawing fouls and getting to the free-throw line 12 times early in the first quarter. He then led an 8-0 run of his own, scoring 15 of his 21 points in the first half alone. His aggressive play and ability to draw contact were key to Shore’s turnaround. Kieran Fraser also played a vital role in the recovery, making crucial plays on both ends of the floor and finding scoring opportunities for his teammates as well as himself.
By the second half, Shore had regained control of the match and wore Grammar down, with their relentless pressure. The Seconds gradually pulled away, finishing with an 18-point lead, securing the crucial 63-45 win.
Looking ahead, Shore will need to be at their best next Saturday, as they face the pre-season favourites, The Scots College. The Seconds cannot afford to start slow if they want to keep their premiership dreams alive. With everything on the line, the team will be focused on putting together a complete performance.
The Shore community is encouraged to come to the R A I Grant Centre for the First and Seconds final home game of the season, where Shore will face off against two tough Scots teams.
Game Schedule:
Seconds: 10.00am
Firsts: 11.30am
Don’t miss out—see you there!
Player of the Week: Mitch Dettman –top scorer of the Fourths, 14 points and finally back to form after missing Term 4 with an injury.
Team of the Week: 14C
14C’s Dominate Grammar, Secure Team of the Week Honors
The 14C’s delivered a commanding performance in their latest game against Grammar, winning decisively with a final score of 55-18. Their dominant victory has earned them this week’s Team of the Week recognition, showcasing both their skill and depth.
From the start, the 14C’s set the tone with relentless full-court pressure, forcing Grammar out of their typically conservative playing style. This pressure led to turnovers, which allowed the 14C’s to capitalise and play in transition, creating easy scoring opportunities. The intensity on defence was a key factor in keeping Grammar on the back foot throughout the game.
As the game progressed and both teams made substitutions, the 14C’s depth became apparent. Despite the rotation, the team’s intensity never wavered. This depth allowed them to maintain their high-pressure defence and fast-paced offence, keeping Grammar under constant pressure.
The 14C’s shooting ability also stood out during the game. Alexander Tasevski had a particularly memorable moment when he made his first-ever in-game 3-pointer. The shot was taken with absolute confidence, and once it left his hands, there was no doubt it was going in, a highlight for the team.
Hayden Bunting also played a key role in the victory, leading all scorers across the entire programme—outside of the GPS teams—with an impressive 20 points. His scoring ability and leadership were crucial in the team’s dominant win.
Mr Indiana Faithfull
MIC Basketball
