GUB Champs League Wrap – Round 8
RL Signs GUB Champs League Women’s Game of the Week: Surfcoasters vs. Try Boys
Surfcoasters produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Try Boys 68-48 in the RL Signs GUB Champs League Womenโs Game of the Week. After a tight opening, the Surfcoasters settled into their rhythms at both ends, generating clean looks in transition while locking down defensively to restrict second chances
Sienna McCumber led the charge with 19 points, combining strong drives with confident perimeter shooting. She was well supported by Eloise Butcher (16) and Matilda Camm (15), with the trio sharing the scoring load and keeping the scoreboard ticking across all four quarters
Try Boys showed encouraging depth, with seven players hitting the scoresheet, but struggled to match the efficiency of their opponents. Sienna Quinlan and Jade Chow both finished with 11 points, providing resistance through the middle stages
The result lifts Surfcoasters to a 3-2-1 record and into fifth spot, closing the gap on Try Boys, who slip to 4-3-1 in fourth after eight rounds as the ladder tightens. Both teams now turn attention to upcoming clashes that will further shape positioning before finals push.
Other Results: YMCA def. Sharks 68-65, Wildcats def. Pivot City 65-82
RL Signs GUB Champs League Men’s Game of the Week: Lara Giants vs. Surcoasters
Lara Giants delivered a strong four-quarter performance to claim an 81-67 win over Surfcoasters in the RL Signs GUB Champs League Game of the Week, with their offensive depth proving the difference.
Jack Burnett led all scorers with an impressive 23 points, setting the tone early and consistently finding ways to impact the scoreboard. He was well supported by Tadhg Whelan (17) and Nate Hargrave (14), as Lara showcased a balanced attacking approach that kept Surfcoasters under pressure throughout the contest.
Surfcoasters remained competitive, with William Macpherson producing a solid 17-point effort, while Valentino Delmo added 16. Clancy Whelan and Evan Juros each contributed 14 points in a positive display of shared scoring responsibility.
Despite this, Laraโs ability to generate contributions across multiple players at key moments allowed them to maintain control and steadily extend their lead.
The result sees Lara climb to a 4-4 record and into fifth place after eight rounds, while Surfcoasters drop to 3-5 and seventh, with both sides now eyeing crucial games ahead.
Other Results: Try Boys def. CC Eagles 70-67, SG Kings def. Wildcats 98-89, Vytis def. Sharks 88-83, YMCA def. Pivot City 92-87
