The Yarrawonga Mulwala Basketball Association hosted their grand finals this week, with many thrilling games played to finish off a fantastic season.
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It was wonderful to see the Yarrawonga College P-12 ECA centre packed each night with parents, guardians, grandparents and friends cheering on the finalists and creating an exciting atmosphere.
A Grade Girls
Congratulations to Stars on beating the Lakers 44-27.
Award winners:
MVP: Lily Leslie.
Runner Up MVP: Makayla George.
Most Improved: Sophie Archibald and Sophia Connell.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Remi Riches.
A Grade Boys
Congratulations Bullets on beating the Tigers in a nail-biter with only two points separating the two teams, 30-28.
Award Winners:
MVP: Ted Brear.
Runner Up MVP: Sonny Sneddon.
Most Improved: Lucas Pickering and Jordan Knight.
A Res Girls
Congratulations to Comets on beating the Flyers 35-5.
Award Winners:
MVP: Annabelle Kennedy.
Runner Up MVP: Addison Kirchen.
Most Improved: Aubree Archer.
McDonalds Encouragement Award Lyster Inc: Zarlee Carroll and Willow Reilly.
A Res Boys
Congratulations Spurs on beating the Wildcats in a close game with only nine points separating the two teams, 40-31.
Award Winners:
MVP: Nixon Nunn and Ryder Briffa.
Runner Up MVP: Marley Bigger.
Most Improved: Jackson Katz.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Levi Jago.
B Grade Girls
Congratulations to Comets on beating the Boomers 37-29.
Award Winners:
MVP: Maddilyn Marett.
Runner Up MVP: Delilah Sharples.
Most Improved: Layla Guthrie.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Grace Clarke.
Under 12 Boys
Congratulations to Bullets on beating the Celtics in a great game of basketball, 46-36.
Award Winners:
MVP: Brayden Nish
Runner Up MVP: Mitch Purtle
Most Improved: Charlie Lappin (absent)
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Archie Wilson.
Under 10 Girls
Congratulations to Boomers on beating Stars in a nail-biting game 13-12.
Awards Winners:
MVP: Evie Marett.
Runner Up MVP: Etta Clyne.
Most Improved: Odie Richardson.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Zali Bolton.
Under 10 Boys (Josh Giddy)
Congratulations to Thunder on beating the Wildcats in a tight battle until the final siren, with only five points separating the two teams, 30-25.
Award Winners:
MVP: Will Matthews.
Runner Up MVP: Jimmy Leslie.
Most Improved: Austin Egan.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Chase Lefevre.
Under 10 Boys (Patty Mills)
Congratulations to Celtics on beating the Bulls in a fantastic game of basketball with just three points separating the two teams, 12-9.
Award Winners:
MVP: Lewy Hammond.
Runner Up MVP: Jack Lampard.
Most Improved: Max Orr.
McDonalds Encouragement Award: Ayrton Teixeira.
Congratulations to Jackson Wheeler and Mikaela Hughes who were awarded the YMBA Junior Referees of the Year.
A huge thank you to Amanda Wheaton who continues to work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring the domestic competition is run smoothly each season.
Thank you to all the age group managers, coaches, referees, officials, scorers and families/ supporters who show up each week for the kids and the love of the game.