Young basketballers bounce into town

Silky shooting skills were on display when the top of the south under-15 regional basketball tournament was staged at Stadium 2000 on Saturday and Sunday.

Five teams competed in the boys’ section, namely Marlborough A, Marlborough Development, Nelson, Buller and West Coast.

In the girls’ grade, Marlborough, Nelson, West Coast and Buller did battle.

The girls’ title was taken out by the West Coast side, who downed Nelson in the final 82-62. Marlborough won the battle for third and fourth against Buller 64-60.

The boys’ section was played as a round-robin and was also taken out by the West Coast combination who went through undefeated. The Marlborough A side finished third.