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Mackay Basketball Celebrates U16 Standouts

Top Talent Recognised At Annual Presentations

Mackay Basketball recently honoured its rising stars at the U16 Presentations, celebrating outstanding performances across several teams.

Meteors:
• MVP: Parker Coleman
• Coaches Award: Will DiFilipo
• Best Defensive: Jackson Pendleton

Meteorettes:
• MVP: Pyiper Redgard
• Coaches Award: Riley Albert
• Best Defensive: Lisa Lelliot

Comets:
• MVP: Jimmy Turner
• Coaches Award: Jesse Coomber
• Best Defensive: Winston Sutton

Comettes:
• MVP: Montana Wicks
• Coaches Award: Asha Sullivan
• Best Defensive: April Howell

Stars:
• MVP: Hudson Currie
• Coaches Award: Harrison Leigh
• Best Defensive: Harry Fatnowna

Starettes:
• MVP: Ellyana Pianeda
• Coaches Award: Heidi Randell
• Best Defensive: Patience Palframan

Astros:
• MVP: Hugo Scriven
• Coaches Award: Noah Ahwang
• Best Defensive: Barry Matchett

A special mention was also given to U16 Queensland North representatives Sam Osbourne, Zane Reid, and Harrison Bell, along with all U16 SPP (State Performance Program) athletes, for their dedication and achievements on and off the court.

Mackay Basketball honoured its U16 standouts with team awards and special mentions for Queensland reps and SPP athletes. Photo source: Mackay Basketball

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