The Cooma Basketball Association (CBA) U16 girls team demonstrated resilience and tenacity as they competed in the round 3 finals of the Southern Junior League competition over the weekend in the Illawarra. On the back of a spectacular performance in Albury during Round 2, where they clinched four out of five victories, the Cooma girls took plenty of confidence into the finals series.
PHOTO: CBA U16 girls ahead of their round 3 Southern Junior League finals CREDITS: CBA
Expressing optimism and readiness before heading into the finals in Wollongong. A spokesperson for the Cooma Basketball Association shared, “Give it your best shot, we are proud of the effort and hard work everyone has put in to make it this far.”
PHOTO: The CBA U16’s displayed impressive skills and took themselves deep into the tournament.
The weekend commenced promisingly as the Cooma U16 girls secured a decisive victory against Shoalhaven, emerging victorious by 23 points in the semi-finals on Saturday May 31. The win paved the way for an intense preliminary final showdown against Illawarra who were playing at home.
PHOTO: Cooma power forward shows great shape shooting a mid range jumper.
The match against Illawarra turned out to be a thrilling yet challenging encounter. Despite the girls’ spirited performance and unwavering determination, they narrowly missed out on the win against the Illawarra team and the awaiting grand final. “What a game they played. These girls fought with everything they had and very nearly got there last night, but Illawarra had the legs in the end and took out the preliminary final by 14 points,” commented a spokesperson for the Cooma Basketball Association.
PHOTO: The CBA U16 girls represented them selves and the region proudly.
In reflecting on the weekend, the spokesperson conveyed immense pride in the team’s efforts, highlighting the fun and growth experienced throughout the season. As the Cooma U16 girls conclude this segment of their journey, they leave with heads held high and an eye firmly on future competitions.