CAS 1sts defeated a fast finishing GPS side last night at SHORE gym to retain the The Peter Yeend Trophy for 2024. CAS came out firing leading 31 to 15 at the end of the 1st quarter. At halftime GPS had reduced the lead to 10 with back to back 3 pointers in the last 10 seconds of the half CAS 53 to GPS 43 . GPS continued the pressure but only closed the gap to 9 points at 3/4 time CAS 72 GPS 63. The 4th quarter both teams fought hard with GPS closing the lead to just 2 points. Final Score CAS winners 94 to 90.
In the 2nds match it took a while for 2nds to get into the match with the team trailing at the end of the first 2 quarters. In the 3rd quarter the CAS team started to fire with 20 points scored in the quarter by CAS against GPS’ 11 to have the score at CAS 52 GPS 47. The 4th quarter the lead was constantly challenged and the score was tied in the last minute. In the last play of the game CAS were able to score and run out winners 64 to 63.
Well done to all the players and coaches for their work in delivering a very successful season.
CAS 1sts 94 def. GPS 1sts 90
- Edwards 33, B. Macarthur 16, J Gonzalez 8, G. Markovtzev 8, S. Jakovljevic 8, B. Ansuh-Yeboah 7, S. Hall 7, H. Liubinskas 3, J. Moor 3, E. Marten-Coney 1.
CAS 2nds 64 def. by GPS 2nds 63
- Chen 14, J. Single 13, M. Buvac 8, T. Schall 8, L. Clague 6, J. Mendria 6, L. Pain 3, S. Tan 2, F. Busteed 2, J. Sher 2.