TSS to host Churchie in the game of the week for round three of GPS Basketball
National and state representatives will be all over the floor as two of GPS Basketball’s heavyweights meet to headline round three of competition. SEE WHAT THE COACHES HAD TO SAY AHEAD OF THE CLASH.
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National squad players and state representatives will be all over the floor as two of GPS Basketball’s heavyweights clash to headline round three.
The Southport School will host Anglican Church Grammar School, both undefeated so far, tomorrow in the first meeting of the teams predicted to feature in this year’s top four.
The meeting will see TSS stars such as Lloyd McVeigh, Preston Le Gassick and Harry Blair try and take down last year’s premiers led by Kobe McDowell-White, Harrison Pennisi, Ethan Taafe and much more.
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“Churchie are a powerhouse in GPS basketball and this season they have depth in their playing roster with a good balance across all playing positions,” TSS coach, Anthony Petrie, said.
“The experience of sharing the GPS title last year and having most of the core playing group back with the addition a couple of younger quality players in Kobe McDowell-White, Harry Pennisi and Col Ross.”
Petrie, a former NBL player, said his team needed to take care of the ball to be in with a chance against Churchie.
“We need to take care of the ball against their pressure up the floor and down the other end of the floor, lock in from all players on the defensive systems,” he said.
“Each player will need to rebound and have a focus on doing what we implement well.”
Petrie said there were a couple of key match-ups for the clash, including Le Gassick going against dogged defender Aidan Summerfield, TSS captain Maika Shortland against Will Bruv as well as Blair’s task of containing Churchie’s big front line of Tristan Lacey and Pennisi.
Churchie coach, and current Brisbane Bullets assistant, CJ Bruton said it was going to be a big game and they looked forward to the challenge.
“I like TSS, they play hard and have been improving each year, especially under Peach (Anthony Petrie) and look like a real contender this season,” he said.
“Our depth is obviously an advantage over most teams, however, we need to still play to that ability.”
Bruton said limiting the impact of TSS’s guards would be key to their success on the Gold Coast.
ROUND TWO GAMES
The Southport School v Anglican Church Grammar School – 1.30pm at TSS
Brisbane Boys’ College v St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace – 2pm at BBC
Ipswich Grammar School v Brisbane Grammar School – 2pm at IGS
St Joseph’s Nudgee College v Brisbane State High School – 2.30pm at Nudgee