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Craigieburn Eagles enjoy a winning weekend

Craigieburn Eagles found some form as they secured two wins in weekend Big V men’s division 2 action. After dropping two matches the previous weekend,...

Melton Thoroughbreds overtime thriller

Melton Thoroughbreds found an extra gear in overtime against Collingwood All Stars to record their second win of the Big V Women’s division 2...

Melton Thoroughbreds hold their nerve

Melton Thoroughbreds left it to the last second to seal a second win in the Big V men’s division 2 season. Paul Nikoloff-King hit two...

Whittlesea Pacers remains upbeat after two big losses

Whittlesea Pacers are remaining positive after being on the end of two big losses in the Big V women’s state championship division. It hasn’t been...

Melton Thoroughbreds come out firing

Melton Thoroughbreds have set the minimum benchmark of what they expect in this year’s Big V women’s division 2 competition. The Thoroughbreds came out of...

Quick start for Melton Thoroughbreds import

New Melton Thoroughbreds import Chris Johnson didn’t have much time to find his bearings before stepping onto the court. Arriving last week, Johnson virtually hopped...

Bacchus Marsh Lions big loss to end season

Bacchus Marsh Lions proved no match for Mt Gambier Lakers in the Country Basketball League south-west men’s grand final. Claiming a championship in their first...

A grand finale for Bacchus Marsh Lions

The dream has become reality for the Bacchus Marsh Lions – they have won through to the Country Basketball League south-west grand final in...

New-look Melton Thoroughbreds have eyes on Big V finals action

Melton Thoroughbreds are looking to build on last year in the Big V women’s division 2 competition. With the team last season taking to the...

Bacchus Marsh Lions fire in the finals

Bacchus Marsh Lions have a shot at a grand final spot after beating the Portland Coasters in the first week of the Country Basketball...

Young basketballers match it with country’s best

Two local basketballers matched it with the best young basketballers at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup earlier this month. Bailey Wilson and Reece McGrath,...

Bacchus Marsh Lions go down to Lakers but look forward to finals

Bacchus Marsh Lions proved no match for Mt Gambier Lakers in the final round of the Country Basketball League south west men’s competition. With both...

Bacchus Marsh Lions winning start to the new year

Bacchus Marsh Lions came out on top in a three-point shoot-out against Terang in the Country Basketball League men's south west competition on Saturday...

MY PLACE: Emily Attard

Emily Attard has been named a Melton Young Citizen of the Year. The 17-year-old basketballer talks to Esther Lauaki about her Specialist Hoops program. What’s...

Bacchus Marsh battles back for a tough victory

Bacchus Marsh Lions had to come from behind to keep their winning streak alive in the Country Basketball League south-west men’s competition. The top four...

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2024 Deeble nominees

Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The...