VJBL Report - Round 16 2009

Under 14 Girls
Returning to the court after the school holiday break, the Ballarat Miners under 14 Girls played at home against Nunawading in Round 16 of the VJBL last Friday night.
After a tough few opening minutes, it was Nunawading who finally broke the drought and took control on the scoreboard.

Ballarat lifted its intensity in the second half but Nunawading had all the answers as turnovers become the telling factor in the end result.

Elizabeth Werry controlled the offensive end for Ballarat, while teammate Kasey Burton was solid at the defensive end.

In the end the Miners had no answer for Nunawading and went down 27 – 35.

Under 16 Girls
The under 16 Girls also faced Nunawading at home last Friday night in their Round 16 match, with second position on the ladder at stake.

The Miners in a very scrappy first quarter managed to hold a quarter time lead 8 – 7.
The second quarter Ballarat picked up the tempo and caused some quick turnovers from Nunawading which helped set up a 14 point advantage at the major break.
Maddie Davis dominated the boards for Ballarat but it was Nunawading that got themselves back in the game thanks largely to Ballarat’s poor shooting throughout the third quarter.

Again Nunawading rallied in the fourth quarter but couldn’t close the gap as the Miners recorded their 10th win for the season 36 – 30.

Under 14 Boys
The under 14 Boys went down to Knox 48 – 30 in their Division one game last Friday night.
Under 16 Boys
The under 16 Boys also played Nunawading last Friday night in their round 16 VJBL clash in Melbourne.
A slow start from both teams had the game up for grabs at quarter time with the Miners just ahead on the scoreboard 10 – 8.

Lifting the tempo in the second quarter Ballarat blew away their opposition and set up a handy half time lead 24 – 12.

Returning to the team after representing Country Victoria at the National Championships, Sean Massey and Anthony Fisher brought some solid form into the game. This helped the Miners push the lead out even further throughout the third and fourth quarters.

Ballarat eventually running away with their 10th win of the season 61 – 39.

Under 18 Boys
The under 18 boys went head to head with Nunawading in Melbourne last Friday night.
Ballarat struggled to capitalise on opportunities in the first quarter while Nunawading found too many easy ways to the basket and ran away to a 21 – 6 quarter time lead.
Some aggressive offence and solid defence from Ballarat forced the margin back to 10 points mid way through the second quarter but a series of turnovers sent Nunawading on a 18 – 0 run to finish off the half.

Ballarat lifted its intensity in the last half but Nunawading had already done enough damage and ran away winners 67 – 42.

Next Weeks Games:
Under 14 Girls AWAY vs Diamond Valley

Under 16 Girls AWAY vs Diamond Valley

Under 14 Boys HOME vs Whittlesea 8:20pm

Under 16 Boys HOME vs Melbourne Tigers 8:20pm

Under 18 Boys HOME vs Diamond Valley 9:40pm

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