Wolfpack WABL teams played their round 10 games this weekend. As a collective, Wolves teams had a terrific record of 22-14 on the day.
The U12 Boys had an amazing day! As a group, they went 4-0 and had some crucial wins. The U12-Champs Boys remain undefeated with a 9-point win over the next-on-the-ladder Willetton Tigers. The U12-2 Boys move to 7-3 after a convincing win over the Cockburn Cougars. Team 3 got a 14-point win over Willetton 2’s, finishing the game with a final score of 71-57. Team 4 had a thriller. A final score by Theo Langullah gives the Wolves a 1-point victory over Lakeside, 54-53.
The U12 Girls went 1-3 on the day. The Champs Girls had a good competitive game against Willetton but fell just 4-points short, losing 40-44. Team 2 lost to Willetton 40-56. Team 3 had a big win of 73-25 over Perry Lakes. The team got out to a dominant 17-4 first quarter and never looked back. Team 4 had loss to Rockingham’s 2s. Down only 5 points at halftime, the offense dried up for the Wolves in the 3rd quarter and ended any chance for a comeback.
The U14 boys went 2-2 on the day. The Champs boys had a great win over the second place Willetton side. The Wolves move to 10-0 and are now Willetton’s only 2 losses on the year, as the Tigers move to 7-2. Team 2 lost to Warwick 40-67. Team 3 got a 16-point win over Willetton. Team 4 lost to Redbacks 3s 44-58.
The U14 Girls went 2-2 as well. The Champs team had a close game the whole way against Willetton, but ultimately a drought on offense in the second half in the end of the 3rd and start of the 4th let Willetton take a lead and keep it. End score was 42-48. Team 2 got a great 59-46 win over the Suns. They were down at halftime but won the second half 34-18. Team 3 had a very competitive game but fell 4 points short against 41-45. Team 4 got a big 20-point win over Warwick. They move to 8-2 on the year and are in 2nd place on the ladder.
The U16 Boys went 3-1. Team 1 got a big win against Hills, 90-63. They move to 9-1 on the year. Team 2 got their second win in a row over Warwick, 91-84. Team 3 had a thriller and won by 1-point over Slammers, with Hayden Philbey scoring the final bucket of the game for the win. Team 4 also had a close game but they fell 3 points short against Mandurah.
The U16 Girls also went 3-1. The Champs girls won 78-62 against Willetton. This Willetton side was previously undefeated, and this was their first loss of the season. The Wolves move to sole possession of 2nd place on the ladder. Team 2 beat Suns 69-53. They are 9-1 and in first place. Team 3 beat Mandurah 97-63 and are in 3rd place on the ladder now. Team 4 lost to Lakeside 66-79.
The U18 Men were 2-2 on the weekend. The U18 Champs Men had a 7-point lead in the 4th quarter, but a good run by Willetton in response led to a 87-94 defeat. Team 2 had a 81-78 victory over Perry Lakes. After a 27-7 lead to start the game, Perry Lakes fought back very well, but ultimately the Wolves were able to hold on for the win. Team 3 had a hard fought victory over the Tigers 92-91. A big basket by Rafael Viegas put the Wolves up 90-83, but then Willetton fired off 8-straight points including a 3-point shot that put them up 91-90. But a timeout was called by Coach Clark to draw up a play and Tristan Lowson ended up getting fouled on a 3. He hit 2/3 free throws, Willetton missed their last attempt, and the Wolves escaped with a win. Team 4 has a 60-76 loss to Warwick.
The U18 Women went 1-3 on the day. The Champs team lost to the 2-seeded Willetton Tigers. Team 2 is now 10-0 after another win, this time over 2-seeded Perry Lakes. This gives the Wolves a 2 game lead in first place. Team 3 lost to Redbacks 42-59. Team 4 lost to 46-56.
The senior teams had a record of 4-0 on the weekend. U21 Women beat the second place Hills Raiders team 75-60 and move to 6th place. The D-League Women travel down to Bunbury and beat the Slammers 94-85, putting them in a tie for 4th place. The 20 Champs Men beat Cockburn 92-78 and pulled away decisively in the second half. Team 2 has been on a roll and have had their 4th straight blowout win, this time against the Suns. The D-League Men had a bye.