For the second week in a row the Proserpine Pirates were the only undefeated team on the night in round four of the all-new Friday Nights Under Lights basketball competition.
In the first match of the evening, the Airlie Beach Ballers went up against the Cannonvale Crocs. With each passing week it is becoming evident just how much these players are improving and this was clearly on shown in this game.
Scores were very close until half time however the Crocs ran away with it, 27-16 in the second half.
The next match saw the Crocs back up to face the in-form Pirates. This was a good old-fashioned thriller, with both teams taking turns to lead. Ultimately the Pirates had a little too much heave ho, taking the win 24-21.
The final match for round four pitted the Pirates up against the Ballers. One might enquire what they are putting in the water in Proserpine as these Pirates just seem to be getting better every week. This match ended in a resounding victory for the Proserpineans, 26-10
Amazingly, after 4 rounds of Friday Nights Under Lights, all three teams are sitting on four wins and four losses.
The Pirates lead the table on for and against, followed by the Crocs and the Ballers. With two weeks to go it’s all to play for with the winning team taking home the Friday Nights Under Lights shield, generously manufactured by Bomitali Woodcraft.
“Our community needs more activities for children and families to enjoy and Friday Nights Under Lights certainly ticks these boxes!” Shane Bomitali from Bomitali Woodcraft said.
This is the inaugural term of the Friday Nights Under Lights concept, brought to the community by Whitsunday Basketball.
Games are held at Cannonvale State School on Friday evenings from 5pm and are for children aged 8 to 16 years.
Contributed with thanks to Tim Oberg
