GUB Champs League Wrap – Round 2
GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week Wrap: YMCA vs. Sharks
The GUB Champs League Round Two Men’s Game of the Week saw YMCA deliver a dominant performance, cruising past the Sharks 108–62 to remain undefeated and firmly atop the ladder.
YMCA set the tone early with pace, pressure and unselfish offense, quickly opening up a gap that continued to grow as the game wore on. Their balance across the lineup was a major factor, with contributions coming from every corner of the court and no let‑up across four quarters.
Kye Kelly led the way with a standout 28‑point performance, controlling the tempo and finishing efficiently. Alexander van der Klooster was a strong secondary option with 20 points, while Jackson Talbot (17), Philip Wickham (14) and Bailey Bruce (13) all added solid numbers to underline YMCA’s impressive depth.
For the Sharks, Devante Francis and Oska Rodgers led the scoring with 12 points apiece, but the lack of scoring depth made it difficult to match a well‑rounded YMCA unit.
After two rounds, YMCA stay on top of the leaderboard, edging Try Boys and CC Eagles on percentage, while the Sharks head into Round Three still searching for their first win.
Other Results: Try Boys def. Pivot City 82-60, Lara Giants def. SG Kings 97-87, Surfcoasters def. Wildcats 89-82, CC Eagles def. Vytis Knights 78-52
GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week Wrap: Sharks vs. Surfcoasters
The GUB Champs League Round Two Women’s Game of the Week delivered a high‑quality contest, with the Sharks edging out the Surfcoasters 83–78 in a thrilling encounter.
After setting the standard last season, Georgia Varley was once again at her brilliant best for the Sharks, producing a commanding 34‑point performance. Varley set the tempo early and continued to punish the Surfcoasters’ defence throughout the night. She was well supported by an outstanding showing from Jada Button, who added an impressive 29 points and provided crucial scoring when the game tightened late.
The Surfcoasters battled hard and showed significant improvement, led by a strong performance from Sienna McCumber, who did much of the heavy lifting with 22 points. Eloise Butcher offered valuable support, contributing 19 points and helping keep the contest within reach down the stretch.
The win sees the Sharks move into second place on the ladder, equal on wins with ladder leaders YMCA but sitting just behind on percentage. Meanwhile, the Surfcoasters remain in fifth as they continue the search for their first win of the early season.
Other Results: YMCA def. Wildcats 87-62, Try Boys def. Pivot City 82-61
