The Benalla Breakers Under 12 Boys took out both the Echuca Moama and Swan Hill tournaments.
The Benalla Breakers have made a huge impact in recent weeks, with six teams competing at both the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Moama Junior Basketball Tournament from September 26 to 28, and also the Swan Hill Junior Basketball Tournament at the weekend.
The Benalla Breakers Under 14 Boys claimed titles in both the Echuca Moama and Swan Hill tournaments.
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Echuca Moama Tournament
The Breakers showcased their depth and talent across all age groups, with the Under 14 Girls earning two solid wins against the Echuca Pirates and Shepparton Gators from their four games, while the Under 14 Boys Orange side played four tough games, securing a close win over the Echuca Pirates.
The Under 16 Boys recorded wins against Yarrawonga-Mulwala and the Rochester Tigers, advancing to the quarter-finals before falling to Myrtleford by just five points.
Under 16 Girls claimed a strong victory over Wallan Panthers, also reaching the quarter-finals where they narrowly lost to the Sunbury Jets by eight points.
But it was the Under 12 Boys and Under 14 Boys Blue who stole the show, each taking home championship titles.
Under 12 Boys – Division 3 Champions (Undefeated)
Benalla def. Rochester Tigers 36–26
Benalla def. Wodonga Navy 41–21
Benalla def. Yarrawonga Lakers 39–8
Benalla def. Shepparton Gators 35–10
Benalla def. Echuca Pirates 53–3
Grand Final: Benalla def. Rochester Tigers 44–29
Under 14 Boys Blue – Division 2 Champions (Undefeated)
Benalla def. Shepparton Gators 52–19
Benalla def. Rochester Tigers 54–22
Benalla def. Wangaratta 78–17
Quarterfinal: Benalla def. Myrtleford 52–10
Semifinal: Benalla def. Wodonga 38–33
Grand Final: Benalla def. Yarrawonga 39–31
Swan Hill Tournament
Archer Pickering was named the Under 12 Boys Swan Hill Tournament MVP.
The six Breakers teams backed up their impressive Echuca results with another standout weekend in Swan Hill.
The Under 14 Girls played five games, with two good wins over Deni Giants and Swan Hill Flyers.
Under 14 Boys Orange played four strong games, including a close match against the Deni Giants, while the Under 16 Boys claimed two solid wins over Mansfield Eagles and the Under 16 Girls notched two nice victories against Yarrawonga-Mulwala Lakers and Mildura Heat.
Once again, it was the Under 12 Boys and Under 14 Boys Blue who took home the championships.
Under 12 Boys – Swan Hill Champions
Benalla def. Mildura Heat 45–37
Benalla def. Swan Hill 32–4
Benalla def. Deni Giants Orange 70–2
Benalla def. Mildura 44–30
Benalla def. Deni Giants Black 26–17
Grand Final: Benalla def. Swan Hill 43–35
Under 14 Boys Blue – Swan Hill Champions
The Under 14 Boys Swan Hill Tournament MVP Jackson Quarrell.
