A team filled with newcomers to the sport of basketball, the Burdekin Wildcat under 12 girls have done their region proud in the 2023 season.
With four representative players returning, six of the girls had not experienced representative basketball before with five being brand new to sport.
“Both as a team and as individuals we improved out of sight,” said Coach Kate Gaze.
“From our very first session as a group to where we ended the season, it really is a credit to the girls for all the hard work and extra sessions they put in during the year.”
Entering the North Queensland Junior Basketball Competition’s second division, the team only lost one game throughout the whole season.
“Throughout the season, we started off extremely strong and straight away we were the team to beat,” Ms Gaze said.
“The other teams all improved but so did we.
“During the season we were challenged, but the girls always kept their cool and never gave up.”
The team’s most recent challenge came when they travelled to Ipswich for State Championships, held from September 21 to 24.
The team placed fourth overall in Division 2, winning four of their five pool matches and going down by a narrow five points in the bronze medal decider.
“Our defence during the week is what I am proudest of,” Ms Gaze said.
“It was clear each player was concentrating and thinking about what they have been taught during the season, and they should be very proud of the growth and improvement they demonstrated in each game.”
Ms Gaze congratulated the team for their 2023 success and said she is proud to be their coach.
“This team stuck together all season, trained hard, supported each other and were great teammates and friends,” she said.
“I wish each player all the best and hope they continue to play this wonderful game and continue to represent the Burdekin Wildcats with pride.”
Teresa Kennedy (assistant coach), Kate Gaze (Coach), Scarlett Sinclair, Ivy Martin, Bella Galbraith, Kelsey Laidlow, Emily Lyne, Rachel Martin (Manager), Ashlee Colls (assistant Coach), with Chloe Bowen, Allie Boland, Kiera Bozzetto, Flynn Nurzenski, and Darci Colls. Photo supplied
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