Is this the golden era of Gold Coast basketball?
The hopes of a new golden era of Gold Coast basketball are growing, Double Dribble argues.
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THE hopes of a new golden era of Gold Coast basketball are growing, Double Dribble argues.
GOLD COAST JUNIORS WIN OVERALL SHIELD
Gold Coast Basketball came away with four BQJBC titles last weekend.
To top off the day, Gold Coast Basketball was awarded the Harold Peacock Shield for best overall performance for ages under-12 through to the 18 boys and girls.
This is the first time Gold Coast has won this shield.
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The Coast had finished fifth overall in 2017 and fourth in 2018.
QBL THIS WEEKEND
The Seahawks and the Rollers are both doing very well at the moment.
In the men’s competition, the Seahawks had a huge win last week and have moved into 11th, however they take on the league leading Brisbane Capitals this Saturday and would be 20-plus point underdogs.
The Rollers men face their toughest test of the season, the ‘northern nightmare’, Townsville Friday night and Cairns Saturday night.
The Rollers are currently second on the ladder and this weekend will see if they are the real deal.
The lady Seahawks have had a rough month, but will look to bounce back against an underperforming Brisbane outfit.
They still have a top four finish in their sights.
The lady Rollers have won four on the trot since guard Arianna Moorer first laced up the boots and will look to keep their form against two tough opponents this weekend.
JUNIOR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Name – Georgia Fleming
Age - 11 years
Club - Varsity Vipers
Rep team – Under 12 Gold Coast Breakers
School – Varsity College
Ambition- To play QBL at a young age like Halle Brooker
Coach’s Sainsbury comments – Captain Georgia was inspiring in the Grand Final last weekend with a career high 14 points and defending the other team’s best player on the day.
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