The Bombala Basketball Club held its grand finals on Friday night and according to Bombala Basketball Club committee vice-president, media relations officer and player Gordon Anderson, the grand finals went really well.
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“It has been a great season due to the help from players and the parents of younger players stepping in and helping out when needed,” Anderson said.
“When we we needed a referee or someone to score, people stepped in to help, which makes the season go a lot smoother,” he said.
In the grand final of the Junior Miniball, Bombala Bakery was up against MCH Welding.
Bombala Bakery won 16 to 10.
Best and fairest players were Bridie Hampshire (girls) and Tait McIntosh (boys).
Encouragement awards this year went to Aden McIntosh, Samantha Marks, Hayden Barker, Keira Chamberlain, Evan Phillips, Lily Hampshire and Kate Yelds.
In the Senior Miniball grand final the Diamond team defeated the Ruby team 14 to 6.
Jamie Farrell and Paddy Brownlie took out the best and fairest awards.
Lucy Merritt, Josie Cotterill, Briony Brotherton and Beau Brownlie all received encouragement awards.
The ladies grand final was a close game with Red 29 defeating Black 26.
However, in the men’s grand final, Black 67 soundly defeated Yellow 39.
The Robert Williams Memorial Trophy was presented to Zac McGowan by Bombala Basketball president Rhonda White.
The first Robert Williams Memorial Shield was presented in 2012 to a player who personified Mr Williams’ passion for basketball.
Mr Williams led basketball training every Tuesday and Thursday for many years, instilling the fundamentals of the game to school kids that reflect an honest and fair player who excels in defence.
Bombala Basketball holds two competitions per year with the next competition kicking off around March.
“The basketball committee would like to thank everyone that has helped out where needed throughout the year,” Anderson said.
“Bombala Basketball wishes everyone a great Christmas and New Year.
“We hope to see everyone in the new year for the next season,” he said.