The 2024 Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League season culminated in an exhilarating weekend of basketball on the 27th and 28th of July, held at Port Macquarie.
With 60 teams competing across four age groups, the finals showcased intense action as teams vied for the championship titles in their respective divisions. The atmosphere was electric, reflecting the hard work and dedication of all participants throughout the season.
Basketball NSW would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the coaches, managers, technical officials, volunteers, delegates, athletes and their parents/carers – whose commitment was crucial to the season’s success. Special appreciation was given to the Port Macquarie Basketball Association, and the staff and volunteers at Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium for their outstanding efforts in hosting an unforgettable finals weekend.
Congratulations were in order for all the 2024 Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League finalists, winners, MVPs, and the referees appointed to the grand finals matches.
The full list of achievements is provided below:
- Under 12 Boys Division 1
Winners: Central Coast Rebels
Runners Up: Coffs Harbour Suns
MVP: Tyler Sens (Coffs Harbour Suns #10)
Appointed Technical Officials: Kade Romer, Ronan Sims
- Under 12 Boys Division 2
Winners: Valley Braves Black
Runners Up: Central Coast Waves
MVP: William Doyle (Valley Braves Black #21)
Appointed Technical Officials: Cameron Carson, Riley Alexander
- Under 12 Girls Division 1
Winners: Coffs Harbour Suns
Runners Up: Newcastle Falcons White
MVP: Millie Cook (Coffs Harbour Suns #6)
Appointed Technical Officials: Gabbie Beckley, Gunsanjh Brar
- Under 12 Girls Division 2
Winners: Taree Tornadoes
Runners Up: Port Macquarie Dolphins
MVP: Kailani Marzan (Port Macquarie Dolphins #6)
Appointed Technical Officials: Kiara Barr, Zali Sims
- Under 14 Boys Division 1
Winners: Byron Beez
Runners Up: Tamworth Thunderbolts
MVP: Isaac Ryan (Tamworth Thunderbolts #6)
Appointed Technical Officials: Cara McIlroy, Solomon Gallagher
- Under 14 Boys Division 2
Winners: Taree Tornadoes
Runners Up: Tamworth Thunderbolts
MVP: Percy Buchanan (Taree Tornadoes #7)
Appointed Technical Officials: Alex Baldoza, Maddyx Gray
- Under 14 Girls Division 1
Winners: Port Macquarie Dolphins
Runners Up: Newcastle Falcons Navy
MVP: Mikayla Adams (Port Macquarie Dolphins #9)
Appointed Technical Officials: Hayden Blais, Noah Fluechter
- Under 14 Girls Division 2
Winners: Taree Tornadoes
Runners Up: Coffs Harbour Suns Red
MVP: Cleo Rooney (Coffs Harbour Suns Red #7)
Appointed Technical Officials: Claudia Simpson, Cooper O’Neil
- Under 16 Boys Division 1
Winners: Newcastle Falcons
Runners Up: Valley Braves
MVP: Nathaniel Maybury (Valley Braves #3)
Appointed Technical Officials: Charlie Laidlaw-Graham, Ty Romer
- Under 16 Boys Division 2
Winners: Tweed Valley Volcanoes
Runners Up: Maitland Mustangs
MVP: Lewis Farrel (Maitland Mustangs #30)
Appointed Technical Officials: Hunter Elliss, Jess Capotosto
- Under 16 Girls Division 1
Winners: Maitland Mustangs
Runners Up: Port Macquarie Dolphins
MVP: Hayley De Friskbom (Maitland Mustangs #15)
Appointed Technical Officials: Charlotte Brunyee, Reegan Folkes
- Under 16 Girls Division 2
Winners: Inverrell Miners
Runners Up: Taree Tornadoes
MVP: Kelsie Simpson (Inverell Miners #14)
Appointed Technical Officials: Angus Clarke, Levi Bruderlin
- Under 18 Boys Division 1
Winners: Byron Beez Black
Runners Up: Port Macquarie Dolphins Gold
MVP: Billy Blair (Byron Beez #50)
Appointed Technical Officials: Cory Wilkinson, Mitchell Butler
- Under 18 Boys Division 2
Winners: Tamworth Thunderbolts
Runners Up: Yamba Trawlers
MVP: Bayley Ralston (Tamworth Thunderbolts #5)
Appointed Technical Officials: Brooklyn Tsykalas, Claire Kelly
- Under 18 Girls
Winners: Maitland Mustangs
Runners Up: Newcastle Falcons
MVP: Abbey McGregor (Maitland Mustangs #10)
Appointed Technical Officials: Maddy Prowse, Will Cunningham
To view the photo gallery from the 2024 Spalding Waratah North Eastern Junior League finals weekend, please CLICK HERE.