GUB Champs League Wrap – Round 6
RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week – YMCA vs. Pivot City
YMCA continued their strong start to the RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s season with a commanding 73–52 victory over Pivot City in this week’s Game of the Week. The ladder leaders showcased their depth and offensive cohesion, improving to 5–1 and reinforcing their position at the top of the standings.
Harmony Parker led the way with 20 points, combining effectively with Aleks Connolly, who added 19 in a polished one-two punch. The duo set the tone early, while fellow Geelong United Big V Youth League teammate Taylah Richards provided valuable support with 14 points in a well-rounded team performance.
Pivot City battled hard throughout, with all but one player getting on the scoreboard in an encouraging sign despite the result. Ella Pullen led her side with 10 points, while Sienna Shaw, Zoe Hodges and Livinia Wilson each contributed nine. However, the scoring spread wasn’t enough to match YMCA’s firepower and consistency.
Now sitting at 0–6, Pivot City will be eager to build momentum, while YMCA continues to look like the team to beat.
Other results: Surfcoasters def. Wildcats 72-63, Sharks def. Try Boys 87-72
RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week – CC Eagles vs. Lara Giants
CC Eagles secured a hard-fought 80–74 victory over Lara Giants in this week’s RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week, riding a dominant individual performance and strong team consistency to get the job done.
Keegan Johnson was outstanding for the Eagles, lighting up the scoreboard with a game-high 38 points in a commanding display. His offensive firepower proved the difference, particularly in key stretches where Lara threatened to close the gap. William Ilsley also provided valuable support, contributing 13 points as the Eagles maintained composure across four competitive quarters.
Lara Giants showed plenty of fight, with Jude Collins leading the charge with 24 points and James Box adding 19 in a solid offensive showing. Impressively, all six Lara players hit the scoreboard, highlighting their depth and shared contribution. However, despite having multiple scoring options, they were unable to match the sustained output and consistency of the Eagles.
The result sees CC Eagles improve to a 4–2 record and sit in fourth place, while Lara slip to 3–3, just one spot back in fifth.
Other results: YMCA def. Vytis 106-43, Wildcats def. Sharks 87-74, Try Boys def. SG Kings 86-64, Pivot City def. Surfcoasters 125-73
