Leeton's Western Junior League sides represent at finals in 2021

The under 12s are the division one champions of the Western Junior League competition. They won their semi-final against West Wyalong 34-27 on June 19 before then taking on the Dubbo Rams in the grand final later that day. Leeton came from 14 points down to win by one in a thriller, taking the championship 47-46.

Xavier Chilko scored 27 points and Eli Lepper's positivity and effort in rebounding was a turning point. Braxton McDonald was game MVP.

Meanwhile, Leeton's under 14s boys black went into overtime in a thrilling semi-final to beat West Wyalong Black 61-57 to advance into the division one grand final against Lithgow Lasers later in the day. However, after a tough fight they went down 68-47.

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Although disappointed in the eventual outcome, the boys can be proud of their achievements as never before has Leeton had two undefeated teams go into a division one finals series.

The under 12s girls came up short in their semi-final, going down to Bathurst 53-24.

The Leeton Basketball Association said it was proud of how far the team has come in 2021. With plenty of hard work, determination and a passionate coach, they progressed all season to finish in third in division one.

The association has also congratulated Leeton's Madeline Irvin and Abbey Horton, who joined the under 18s Griffith Demons after not being able to field a Leeton team. Their side finished runners-up in division one.

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IN OTHER basketball news, many juniors recently participated in a recent Basketball NSW one-day camp during the school holidays.

Bree Gillespie, Lily Paton, Milly Irvin, Sophie Cross, Hayden Gilmour, Elliott Clayton, Solomon Liu, Kobe O'Callaghan, Tallis McMillian, Jez Lashbrook, Nate Fletcher, Tennyson Sales and James Rourke will now all benefit from the knowledge gained on the day in the way of play and drills.

This should assist them in coming selections trials for representative programs.

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