Basketball

Funds sought for Dakota’s big achievement

Hoskin Corner local Dakota Hatchard was selected in the South Australian under 14 girls side to compete at the Australian Junior Country Basketball Cup in January, but her family is seeking funds to help get her there. Dakota, 12, will compete in...

Tyler Powell

07 Nov 2023

Basketball

Plains basketball bounces into action

Season 2023/24 for basketball is back! Great start, great crowds, cool night! This year the association has no mixed teams in the junior competition with U11, U13, U15 and U18 boys and U12, U15 and U18 girls totalling 38 teams in the junior...

Staff Writers

26 Oct 2023

Basketball

School Sports medals for BHS students

On Friday, August 18, the Year 11/12 Boys and Girls Basketball teams played off in the School Sport SA Division 3 State Finals at the Lights Community and Sports Centre. The boys competition was split into two pools, with their first round of...

Staff Writers

02 Sep 2023

Basketball

Packed house for Burra grand final

Burra Community Gym was packed and very loud for the Burra Basketball Association grand final on Friday night. Enthused spectators lent their voice, cheering on the teams as each match was played. The final kicked off with a junior shoot-out...

Staff Writers

31 Mar 2023

Basketball

‘Plains basketball grand finale

The grand final was a great night with players all geared up and spectators aplenty. Players gave their all with most games being close...but there were a few blowouts! This year APBA brought in an MVP for all grades. Thanks go to APBA delegates...

Staff Writers

31 Mar 2023

Basketball

Plains grand finals set

The grand final has arrived! It was a hot night for basketball, the fi rst time slot were feeling the heat although there was a slight breeze. U12 mixed division one Panthers defeated Kings quite comfortably. Cohen Wildbore for Panthers had a great...

Staff Writers

26 Mar 2023

Basketball

Finals fever sets in on the Plains

What a great night for basketball, great games, upsets and a great crowd! Preliminary finals are this week with only three time slots, finishing by 9.30pm. U12 mixed games were reasonably close with some teams pushing away in the end. U14 girls...

Staff Writers

18 Mar 2023

Basketball

Plains stars shine at Country Champs

Adelaide Plains U14 boys team, James Wildbore (team manager), Camden White, Khyan Carpenter, Joshua Manuel, Marshall Lind-Kuhn, Wayne Hill (coach), (front) Lee Scott, Ethan Hatchard, Charley Wildbore and Finley Willams. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Four...

Staff Writers

18 Mar 2023

Basketball

Finals arrive for Adelaide Plains

Basketball finals are here! Hoops had their last session on Friday night, thanks go to Leigh Wright, Ashleigh Williams and all the parent helpers who stepped in to help these budding little basketballers. They have all improved immensely and had...

Staff Writers

10 Mar 2023

Basketball

Improvement evident on court

Another beautiful night for basketball on Friday, we have been very lucky with the weather. Steve Renton our umpires co-ordinator spoke to all players, parents and coaches at every time slot last Friday night to address umpire abuse and being...

Staff Writers

14 Dec 2022

Basketball

Umpires thanked for court side duties

Annabella Witt dribbles out of the Jazz defence. A great night for basketball slightly warm with a bit of a breeze. Friday night we were very short on umpires due to harvest, Christmas shows etc. Thank you very much for the umpires who filled in and...

Staff Writers

09 Dec 2022

Basketball

Basketballers battle it out in the heat

Francis Podiotan takes the Pacers pass from the baseline. A very hot night for basketball, the little hoops kids were pretty puffed after their session. The games at 6.30pm were feeling it a bit too, the drinks fountain was getting a work out! A few...

Staff Writers

30 Nov 2022

Basketball

Round five complete for Burra basketball

Round five of Burra Basketball Association is complete with considerable margins across the board. Raiders lead the men’s competition by four while the Rebels are also four points ahead in the women’s. In the men’s division, the Raiders...

Staff Writers

30 Nov 2022

Basketball

BHS secure silver medal in girls statewide basketball finals

On Wednesday November 16, the Balaklava High School year 9/10 girls basketball team competed in the division three School Sport SA finals held at Wayville Showgrounds. The team had a very successful day finishing second place and secured wins...

Staff Writers

30 Nov 2022

Basketball

Clare and District Basketball Association

Results, Round Five, Wednesday November 16. Mens: Grizzlies 40 def. Air Ballers 24, Crocs 38 def. Demons 35, Buckets 53 def. Jack Daniels 43 and Draft Busts forfeited to Celtics. Womens: Rockets 48 def. Panthers 16, Spurs 66 def. Wanderers 24, Bears...

Staff Writers

23 Nov 2022

Basketball

Plenty of points in fast, tight contests

Blazers’ Connor Page drives the ball forward as Bulldogs’ Max Haines gives chase. Another great night for basketball on Friday. Some fast paced games with some close scores across the teams. Mainly close games in the under 12 mixed competition...

Staff Writers

23 Nov 2022

Basketball

Kirsty’s still having a ball

Having played basketball for more than 35 years, Kirsty Williams is a dedicated member of the Adelaide Plains Basketball Association, filling many roles each week. Kirsty is the association assistant coordinator and Bulldogs club contact as well as...

Tyler Powell

23 Nov 2022

Basketball

Clare and District Basketball Association Results

Results round four - Wednesday, November 9. Mens: Jack Daniels 74 def. Crocs 68, Buckets 48 def. Grizzlies 21, Demons 24 def. Celtics 13, Draft Busts 39 def. Air ballers 32. Womens: Panthers 41 def. Wanderers 15, Rockets 84 def. Jazz 23, Miami 41...

Staff Writers

16 Nov 2022

Basketball

A mild night for basketball in Balaklava

It was a mild, humid evening for basketball Friday night and all players were feeling it a bit. The hoops kids look great in their new t-shirts, thanks to all the sponsors for these. Under 12 Balaklava teams Pistons and Kings saw only one point...

Staff Writers

16 Nov 2022