The 2026 Waratah Eastern Junior League (EJL) and North-Eastern Junior League (NEJL) seasons came to a conclusion over the weekend, with Finals Weekend held on 25th and 26th July at Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium.
Across two action-packed days, more than 59 teams from across regional New South Wales competed across four age groups, all chasing championship honours and the opportunity to finish their season on top.
Basketball NSW would like to thank all coaches, managers, technical officials, volunteers and delegates for their commitment throughout the season. Your dedication continues to play a vital role in the success and growth of junior basketball across the state.
A special thank you also goes to the staff and volunteers of Port Macquarie Basketball Association for their efforts in hosting another fantastic Finals Weekend.
Basketball NSW congratulates all 2026 finalists, winning teams and the technical officials appointed to the Grand Final matches on their achievements, as listed below.
NORTH-EASTERN JUNIOR LEAGUE
Under 12 Boys
- Winners – Central Coast Crusaders
- Runners Up – Newcastle Falcons
- Appointed Technical Officials – Kate Harriott, Chloe Griffin
Under 12 Girls
- Winners – Maitland Mustangs
- Runners Up – Newcastle Falcons
- Appointed Technical Officials – Chloe Smith, Francis Borja
Under 14 Boys
- Winners – Coffs Harbour Suns
- Runners Up – Port Macquarie Dolphins
- Appointed Technical Officials – Noah Fluechter, Zander Zaher
Under 14 Girls
- Winners – Coffs Harbour Suns
- Runners Up – Newcastle Falcons
- Appointed Technical Officials – Kira Juffermans, Ambroze Secomb
Under 16 Boys
- Winners – Tweed Valley Volcanoes
- Runners Up – Port Macquarie Dolphins
- Appointed Technical Officials – Ethan Heinicke, Solomon Gallagher
Under 16 Girls
- Winners – Coffs Harbour Suns
- Runners Up – Port Macquarie Dolphins
- Appointed Technical Officials – Maya Horgan, Leeanna Richardson
Under 18 Boys
- Winners – Newcastle Falcons
- Runners Up – Tamworth Thunderbolts
- Appointed Technical Officials – Alice Godfrey, Claudia Simpson
Under 18 Girls
- Winners – Coffs Harbour Suns
- Runners Up – Port Macquarie Dolphins
- Appointed Technical Officials – Angus Clarke, Maddyx Gray
EASTERN JUNIOR LEAGUE
Under 12 Boys
- Winners – Newcastle Falcons Red
- Runners Up – Newcastle Falcons White
- Appointed Technical Officials – Dylan Murray-Wright, Charlie Gomez
Under 12 Girls
- Winners – Tamworth Thunderbolts
- Runners Up – Newcastle Falcons White
- Appointed Technical Officials – Harry Ronczka, Yasmeen Berry
Under 14 Boys
- Winners – Newcastle Falcons
- Runners Up – Maitland Mustangs Black
- Appointed Technical Officials – Vienna Duke, Jack Campbell
Under 14 Girls
- Winners – Newcastle Falcons
- Runners Up – Tamworth Thunderbolts
- Appointed Technical Officials – Malakai Collins, Meika Collins
Under 16 Boys
- Winners – Maitland Mustangs Black
- Runners Up – Maitland Mustangs Red
- Appointed Technical Officials – Walter Chapman, Chaise Allison
Under 18 Boys
- Winners – Central Coast Waves White
- Runners Up – Maitland Mustangs Black
- Appointed Technical Officials – Harvey Byrne, Alex Baldoza
Basketball NSW would like to recognise the Most Valuable Players from the 2026 Finals Weekend, listed below.
NORTH-EASTERN JUNIOR LEAGUE
- Under 12 Boys – Alfie Puckeridge Central Coast Crusaders
- Under 12 Girls – Isla Turner Maitland Mustangs
- Under 14 Boys – Felix Schmidt Coffs Harbour Suns
- Under 14 Girls – Millie Cook Coffs Harbour Suns
- Under 16 Boys – David Conallin Tweed Valley Volcanoes
- Under 16 Girls – Ashley Boutros Coffs Harbour Suns
- Under 18 Boys – Jarvis Watson Newcastle Falcons
- Under 18 Girls – Aribelle Dawes Coffs Harbour Suns
EASTERN JUNIOR LEAGUE
- Under 12 Boys – Louis Roblet Newcastle Falcons Red
- Under 12 Girls – Zoey Kensell Tamworth Thunderbolts
- Under 14 Boys – Thierry-Deniel Cadette Newcastle Falcons
- Under 14 Girls – Meeka Bernasconi Newcastle Falcons
- Under 16 Boys – Archer Connor Maitland Mustangs Black
- Under 18 Boys – Levi Mikkelsen Central Coast Waves White
CLICK HERE to view all final scores from the 2026 Eastern Junior League.
CLICK HERE to view all final scores from the 2026 North-Eastern Junior League.
CLICK HERE to view the official programs.
To view the photo gallery from the 2026 Finals Weekend, please CLICK HERE.