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The TSS basketball first five may have secured their biggest win in history, after a dominant 133-29 victory

THE Southport School’s first V may have recorded the biggest win in the school’s history, after a dominant 134-29 win over Brisbane Grammar School on Saturday afternoon.

THE Southport School’s first V may have recorded the biggest win in the school’s history, after a dominant 134-29 victory over Brisbane Grammar School on Saturday afternoon.

It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of coach Anthony Petrie. Photo by Richard Gosling.
It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of coach Anthony Petrie. Photo by Richard Gosling.

The history books will have to be checked thoroughly, but officials believe that the awe-inspiring 105 point win may be the biggest winning margin in the program’s history, as the First V turned it on in front of past First V players for Old Boys weekend.

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It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of Harry Blair. Photo by Richard Gosling.
It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of Harry Blair. Photo by Richard Gosling.

TSS had already piled on 22 points by the first quarter break which extended to 56 points at the half before the First V rallied in the last half to shoot an incredible 78 points.

TSS’S BEST EVER FIRST V

Maikia Shortland top scored with 23 points, followed by Lloyd McVeigh and Preston Le Gassick who each added 20 of their own though every single player contributed to the final score.

It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of Maika Shortland. Photo by Richard Gosling.
It's old boys day this weekend at TSS. TSS basketball (maroon) vs. BGS. Photo of Maika Shortland. Photo by Richard Gosling.

TSS short at an incredible 62% for field goals and sunk nine three pointers throughout the game.

They now turn their attention to a match against Brisbane Boys College this Saturday and the chance to extend their two game winning streak.

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