On Monday, the Box Railers powered ahead in the second quarter and never trailed again to beat the Gunners 58-38 in the men’s grand final.

Railers’ Joe Van Weerdenburg top scored for his team with 18 points and he was ably supported by Travis Kingston with 13 and Grady Meek with 11.

Kojo Agyema poured in 12 for the Gunners.

On Wednesday, All Sports lined up against Not Named in the women’s grand final.

All Sports led 10-6 after the first quarter, 25-19 at half-time and 29-25 after the third.

In the final quarter All Sports maintained the lead by making timely buckets which forced Not Named to use a pressure defence in the final minute. 

Not Named had one final chance with seconds to go but the pass was intercepted mid-court and All Sports took the title 37-35.

Kerrie Halls led All Sports with 16 points and Catherine Prow chipped in with 12.

Not Named’s Alisha Meek was the games highest scorer with 17.

Moruya Basketball Association committee member Donna Berry said it was good to see Not Named make the grand final.

“They were new to the comp and some had not played for a while,” Berry said.

“All Sports have been in Moruya for a while and the find players to fill the team.”  

In under 18s grand final Blue trailed Red 21-12 but in the final quarter it caught up and pulled away to win 28-23.

Blue’s Zed Crannaford scored nine points while Kaleb Mortiz top-scored with 14 for Red.

The Moruya Basketball association committee was rapt in the season and praised long-time referee Mia Johnston, who has officiated most grand finals over the past few years, for her tireless effort before she moves away to begin university.  

Nominations for next season’s competition are open for the men’s, women’s and under 18s competition. 

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