Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

KHALU TAKES TOP GONG AT 2022 MACKAY BASKETBALL NBL1 AWARDS

The Mackay Basketball NBL1 Presentations were held last month at the Northern Beaches Bowls Club.

Taking out the top award, the Club Person Award of the Year with the Mal Steindl Trophy, was coach Joel Khalu.

Mackay Basketball’s statement said, “Joel is one of our most dedicated, hardworking and humble members here at Mackay Basketball.

“There is nothing you won’t find him doing, particularly on an NBL1 game day.

Joel Khalu won the Club Person of the Year award. Photo credits: Keiron Place Photography

Junior Club Person of the Year winner: Lachlan Peach

Meteors MVP dual winners Kyrin Galloway and Jaylin Galloway

Meteorettes MVP Alisia Jenkins

Meteors Best Defensive Player: Viliami Foketi

Meteorettes Most Improved: Monique Bobongie

Coach Award Meteorettes - Courtney Virgo

Coach Award Meteors - Sam Haughton

Players’ Player Award: Meteorettes - Ellie Collins

Players’ Player Award: Meteors - Viliami Foketi

Club Commitment to Community award winners: Alisia Jenkins and Alexa Hart

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