JPL FINALS & STATE CHAMPS | HILLS HORNETS
Over the weekend, our JPL teams competed to be named the top team in the State. It was an epic end to the season for all of our teams, with the best display of Hornets pride! Thank you to all our players, coaches, managers, parents and supporters who have been giving their all this entire season. We love our Hornets family! An extra special congratulations to our newest State Champions... the U12 Girls!
U12 GIRLS – STATE CHAMPIONS!
Finished 2nd in their pool before winning a tight Semi-Final vs Bankstown (49-45) and defeating Sydney Comets 58-41 to take the title! 🥇 Massive shoutout to Bronte Sharmp for her selection as MVP!
U18 GIRLS – RUNNERS UP
The girls finished the season 2nd in the state. The girls beat Maitland (82-60) and Manly (82-75) before a hard-fought Finals loss to Norths (84-93). What an incredible run!
A huge thank you and farewell to our graduating U18 Girls who played their final game of Junior basketball. Thank you for your dedication and the incredible mark you’ve left on our program: Alicia Fevre, Angela Tako, Caitlyn Grima, Fabiana De Orbegoso Smith, Lyra Clark, Maple Strong, & Peyton Skinner. 👏👏
PROUD EFFORTS
U12 BOYS | Finished an impressive second in their pool. Battled to the final buzzer, losing a close Semi-Final heartbreaker to Sutherland (62-66). Great effort, boys!
U14 GIRLS | Finished the regular season in 7th. They pushed the eventual State Champions to the absolute limit in a very close Quarter Final, ultimately falling 35-41.
U16 BOYS | Secured a strong 5th place regular-season finish. Fought hard in a tight Quarter Final matchup, losing a close one to Manly 56-64. Awesome effort all year!
Special shout out to the 7 Hornets officials who were selected to attend JPL finals!
Alexander Palmer (U14 Boys Gold Medal Game), Daniel Robinson, Brendan Lim, Riley Gilchrist (U16 Girls Gold Medal Game), Joshua Elsom, Zachary Chan, Hayden Garnon (U12 Boys Gold Medal Game).
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