WILDCATS HOLD THEIR OWN AT STATE CHAMPS

Burdekin’s U12 Wildcats have returned from the Queensland Basketball State Championships with three wins from six games. Photo: Basketball Queensland

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Burdekin’s U12 Wildcats have returned from the Queensland Basketball State Championships with three wins from six games, finishing seventh in Division 3 after a series of closely fought matches.

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The championships were held in Brisbane during the recent school holidays, with the Wildcats recording wins over South West Metro, Eastside Knights and Townsville.

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They opened with a narrow 30-27 loss to Northside Wizards before bouncing back with a 49-22 win over South West Metro and a 66-26 victory against Eastside Knights.

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A 50-42 loss to RedCity Roar followed, before the Wildcats went down 32-28 to North Gold Coast Seahawks.

They finished their campaign with a one-point win over Townsville, 29-28.

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The result capped a strong season for the young side, which won 10 of 12 games across three NQJBC carnivals in Townsville to claim the competition’s U12 gold medal in August.

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The club thanked families and supporters who travelled south for the tournament, as well as coaches Amy, Deb, Addy and Courtney for their work throughout the season.

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The team was also supported by sponsors Marathon Mangoes, D & C Pennisi Pty Ltd, Landy’s Mangoes & Produce, Burdekin Chiropractic and Broadie’s Airconditioning & Refrigeration.

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