2025 U16’S SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP

Competitions
Written by Caleb Fogarty
24 September, 2025

The Basketball NSW Open’s Schools Tournament State Championships were held on the 17th & 18th of September at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, drawing schools from across New South Wales for an intense battle for the top prize.

A total of 30 schools competed across three divisions, resulting in 78 games over the course of the State Championships. The fierce competition featured many thrilling moments that kept onlookers at the edge of their seats.

The tournament welcomed the top U16 school teams from regional qualifiers held throughout the state. Each champion side represented their region, competing for the ultimate title in their division.

Basketball NSW extends its sincere appreciation to the referees and officials whose professionalism and dedication ensured a fair and well-run event.

The dedicated officials included: 

  • Eamon Hines
  • Clochan Twomey
  • Abigail Stone
  • Mia Ferris
  • Mielle Gadiane 
  • Hayden Raymond
  • Kaiah Wong
  • Alyssa Emperado-Cortez
  • Ginger Brown 
  • Charlie Brown
  • Maya Collisson
  • Hayley Innes
  • Bailey Baxter
  • Matthew Wray
  • Elijah Schilling
  • Alex Cantori

Congratulations to all the winning teams and schools that participated. 

U16 Boys Div 1

Winner: Hunter Sports High School

Runner Up: St Augustine College

U16 Boys Div 2

Winner: Smiths Hill High School

Runner Up: St Paul’s Catholic College, Manly

U16 Boys Div 3

Winner: St Phillips Christian College Newcastle

Runner Up: Canley Vale High School

U16 Girls Div 1

Winner: St. Lukes Grammar

Runner Up: Hunter Sports High School

U16 Girls Div 2

Winner: St Patrick’s College, Sutherland

Runner Up: McAuley Catholic College, Tumut

U16 Girls Div 3

Winner: St Patrick’s College, Sutherland

Runner Up: McAuley Catholic College, Tumut

CLICK HERE for photo gallery. 

More Information: The BNSW School Tournaments consist of regional tournaments for both Primary and Secondary Schools.

These tournaments culminate in the top teams from each region competing at the State Championships where the best team from NSW will be crowned. These tournaments are open to all New South Wales schools. Primary will be hosted later in 2025.

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