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  Gold Rush well placed after victory over Wizards

  date_range Published 11 Jun 2018

  A strong second quarter has helped the Otago Gold Rush claim a big win in Cambridge. The side toppled the previously unbeaten Waikato Wizards 72-55 in their WBC match on Saturday. It leaves the Gold Rush on three wins from five games and well in touch with the top teams...
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  WBC Week 6 Preview

  date_range Published 07 Jun 2018

  WBC RESUMES THIS WEEK AFTER AON U19 NATIONALS WRAP UP IN AUCKLAND After a one week hiatus due to the Aon Under 19 National Championships the 2018 Women’s Basketball Championship (WBC) resumes this weekend. A number of WBC players performed with great distinction at the U 19 Championships highlighted by...
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  Under 13 Boy's Metro Squads Announced

  date_range Published 01 Jun 2018

  Congratulations to the following Under 13 Boys who have made the initial cut.  Prior to the first tournament in Gore, 28 & 29 July the coaching staff will decide on either 2 or 3 teams depending on numbers.  There is a chance that some players could still be dropped.  After...
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  Big fourth quarter key for Magic

  date_range Published 01 Jun 2018

  A big fourth quarter helped the South Pac Magic remain unbeaten in women’s club basketball on Tuesday. Trailing 52-47 against the Andy Bay Falcons, the Magic won the final quarter 23-9 to claim victory 70-61. It was a fast start from the Falcons which left the Magic clawing its way...
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  BBO Board Appointments

  date_range Published 30 May 2018

  Dear Members, During Basketball Otago’s Annual General Meeting held on the 14th May, an election was held to confirm four board positions for the next two years to join Angela Ruske and Farrell Cameron who were not due for re-election this year. The attending voting delegates duly elected the following...
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  Under 13 Girl's Teams & Practice Times

  date_range Published 29 May 2018

  Blue Team Ryan Pip  Zaraya Holly L. Lily Tilly Meg Caitlyn Coaches - Brett Dailey and Jason Ring and Kyle Cameron   Red Team Elise Gabby Libby Alexia Cait Abby Jannah Charli Mia Coaches - Tony Carline and Malcolm Duff   White Team Millie Neve Amelia Georgia Sarah Milla Emma...
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  Mid City Magic five from five

  date_range Published 28 May 2018

  The Mid City Magic remains  unbeaten, although there is little separating  the top teams at the end of Dunedin club basketball’s first round. A 79-61 win over Varsity enabled the defending champion to  jump out to a 5-0 record to start to the season. It got out to a fast...
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  Gold Rush extinguishes Cannons' fire

  date_range Published 28 May 2018

  Story by Jeff Cheshire, Photo credit Angela Ruske A gritty performance has helped the Otago Gold Rush over the line for a crucial win. Or maybe to the line would be more accurate. The side scored 27 points in free throws to beat the Waikato Country Cannons 74-62 at the...