Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

U23 Mackay Basketball Undefeated In Rockhampton

Mackay Basketball have seen fantastic success, following both their Under 23 teams, the U23 Meteors Men’s and the U23 Meteorettes Women’s taking home the wins at the Mendi U23 Northern Leagues, held at Rockhampton last weekend.

The U23 Mackay Meteorettes Women’s Team played four fixtures, against the Rockhampton Cyclones, twice, the Cairns Dolphins, and the Townsville Flames, defeating all teams for a clean sweep win for Round 1.

GAME 1: Mackay Meteorettes 89 def Rockhampton Cyclones 64

GAME 2: Mackay Meteorettes 82 def Cairns Dolphins 67

GAME 3: Mackay Meteorettes 72 def Townsville Flames 49

GAME 4: Mackay Meteorettes 85 def Rockhampton Cyclones 48

The U23 Mackay Meteors Mens Team kept the wins coming, also in an unbeaten record, playing against the Rockhampton Rockets twice, the Cairns Marlins, and the Townsville Heat.

GAME 1: Mackay Meteors 111 def Rockhampton Rockets 81

GAME 2: Mackay Meteors 91 def Cairns Marlins 69

GAME 3: Mackay Meteors 110 def Townsville Heat 74

GAME 4: Mackay Meteors 91 def Rockhampton Rockets 59

Both teams will head to Round 2 with their heads held high, competing in Townsville on March 29 and 31.

1. U23 Mackay Meteorettes Women’s Team

   2. U23 Mackay Meteors Men’s Team. Photos supplied

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