The 2025 John Martin Country Tournament wrapped up over the long weekend, with teams from all over NSW coming together for three big days of basketball. The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the sportsmanship on display made for a fantastic tournament.
A huge thank you to all the teams and associations who took part; your effort and enthusiasm brought this event to life.
We’re also incredibly grateful to our volunteers, staff, and officials, whose work behind the scenes kept everything running smoothly.
Congratulations to the following teams who took out top honours in their divisions and referees who were selected to officiate the Grand Finals:
U18 Boys Premier Division:
Central Coast Rebels (97) def Newcastle Falcons (87)
MVP: #0 Central Coast Rebels– Caleb Dunstan
Referees: Clare Kelly, Meiling Patfield
U18 Boys Division 2:
Queanbeyan Roadrunners (66) def Illawarra Hawks Red (52)
MVP: #24 Queanbeyan Roadrunners – Samuel Steel
Referees: Reilee Perry, Jayden Monas
U18 Boys Division 3:
Newcastle Falcons (48) def Tamworth Thunderbolts (34)
MVP: #1 Newcastle Falcons – Samuel Thomsen
Referees: Hayden Blias, Zali Sims
U18 Girls Premier Division:
Central Coast Rebels (69) def Illawarra Hawks (62)
MVP: #0 Central Coast Rebels – Alyssa Haremaker
Referees: Ashton Tulk, Kelsey Welfare
U18 Girls Division 2:
Dubbo Rams (52) def Maitland Mustangs (44)
MVP: #10 Dunno Rams – Kiara McKeown
Referees: James Morton, Mitchell Heinemann
U18 Girls Division 3:
Moss Vale Magic (38) def Penrith Panthers (21)
MVP: #9 Moss Vale Magic – Kaitlin Kumar
Referees: Luke Lancaster, John Oakley Brown
U16 Boys Premier Division:
Illawarra Hawks (78) def Central Coast Rebels (53)
MVP: #10 Illawarra Hawks – Reid Bradley
Referees: Finn Callen, Damon Koles
U16 Boys Division 2:
Milton Ulladulla Dolphins (49) def Merimbula Sharks (45)
MVP: #8 Milton Ulladulla Dolphins – Hamish Kinch
Referees: Reegan Fokes, Katelyn Rawlinson
U16 Boys Division 3:
Shellharbour Bulls Yellow (39) def Merimbula Sharks (19)
MVP: #6 Shellharbour Bulls Yellow – Bailey Tilling
Referees: Parker Ivanoffski, Maya Horgan
U16 Girls Premier Division:
Newcastle Falcons (70) def Queanbeyan Roadrunners (62)
MVP: #10 Newcastle Falcons – Summer Riddle
Referees: Hannah Crieghton, Georgia Kerr
U16 Girls Division 2:
Dubbo Rams (29) def Illawarra Hawks (28)
MVP: #4 Dubbo Rams – Mia Richardson
Referees: Tim Bloomfield, Riley Howatson
U16 Girls Division 3:
Bathurst Goldminers (29) def Canberra Nationals (19)
Referees: Fionn Dougan, Evie Martin
U14 Boys Premier Division:
Canberra Gunners Gold (79) def Illawarra Hawks (48)
Referees: Simone Hackett, Logan Peters
U14 Boys Division 2:
Queanbeyan Roadrunners (54) def Port Macquarie Dolphins (50)
MVP: #6 Queanbeyan Roadrunners – Jaxon Townsend
Referees: Riley Cashman, Maddyx Gray
U14 Boys Division 3:
Shellharbour Bulls Yellow (54) def Orange Eagles Black (44)
MVP: #0 Shellharbour Bulls Yellow – Jaspa Wood
Referees: Jasmine Scott, Walter Chapman
U14 Girls Premier Division:
Maitland Mustangs (63) def Central Coast Rebels (56)
MVP: #24 Maitland Mustangs– Isla Wawszkowicz
Referees: Darcy Martin, Peter Chambers
U14 Girls Division 2:
Illawarra Hawks (28) def Tumut Timberwolves (27)
MVP: #12 Illawarra Hawks – Emilia Lane
Referees: Amanda Volpatti, Emma Sim
U14 Girls Division 3:
Newcastle Falcons (35) def Illawarra Hawks (25)
MVP: #4 Newcastle Falcons – Cora Phillips
Referees: Chloe Petley, Cara Eades
U12 Boys Premier Division:
Illawarra Hawks (59) def Canberra Gunners (44)
MVP: #4 Illawarra Hawks – Kayden Moyo
Referees: Jack Taylor, Ronan Carter
U12 Boys Division 2:
Queanbeyan Roadrunners (46) def Orange Eagles (23)
MVP: #15 Queanbeyan Roadrunners – Finn Caldwell
Referees: Lachlan Hellwig, Thomas Orton
U12 Boys Division 3:
Tumut Timberwolves (47) def Kiama Lightning (29)
MVP: #12 Tumut Timberwolves – Jobe Kelly
Referees: Lachlan Bright, Michael Li
U12 Girls Premier Division:
Illawarra Hawks (56) def Canberra Nationals (43)
MVP: #8 Illawarra Hawks – Ellie Mccoy
Referees: Layla Volpatti, Murray King
U12 Girls Division 2:
Taree Tornadoes (40) def Lithgow Lazers (38)
MVP: #6 Taree Tornadoes – Stella Godfrey
Referees: Archie Melville, James Angrove
U12 Girls Division 3:
Central Coast Waves (42) def West Wyalong Wildcats (26)
Referees: Tony Armstrong, Josh King
Fixtures and results CLICK HERE.
Congratulations once again to our champions, and thank you to everyone who made the 2025 John Martin Country Tournament a special event on the Basketball NSW calendar.
Presentation photos CLICK HERE.