THE COFFS Harbour Suns Under 14s Girls have won their competition title at the Waratah North Eastern Junior League Finals in Tamworth.
The Suns side capped off a tremendous undefeated season with a 57-41 grand final win against home side the Tamworth Thunderbolts.
Blair Hofman was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the Under 14s girls team’s road to victory.
“The Under 14s Girls came into finals undefeated and top of the ladder – a position that brings both confidence and pressure,” they said.
“After building a strong lead in the third quarter of their semi-final, the girls showed great composure to withstand a fierce finish from Tamworth and secure their place in the grand final.
“Sunday’s decider saw a fifth showdown between the Suns and Thunderbolts, after Tamworth defeated Newcastle Falcons on Saturday night.
“The Suns brought intensity and focus, increasing their lead at every break and ultimately sealing the win 57–41.
“A huge congratulations to Blair Hofman, who was named grand final MVP for her outstanding performance.
“The Under 14s Girls will now turn their attention to the State Cup in Wollongong on August 9–10, where they’ll face off against the best teams from the Southern, Western, and Metro Junior Leagues.”
The Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s Girls made the semi-finals of their competition, losing by just two points against Tamworth.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the end to their season.
“Our Under 16 Girls finished the regular season fourth on the ladder, needing a win in the semi-final against Tamworth to progress,” they said.
“In a nail-biting finish, the Suns tied the game with under a minute to go, the crowd on the edge of their seats.
“Unfortunately the girls went down by just two points in the dying seconds – a heartbreaking but hard-fought end to their campaign.
“Despite the disappointment, the girls should be incredibly proud of everything they achieved this season.
“They battled with grit and determination, and capped off the weekend with a well-earned team night before heading home. “Well done girls, you’ve done the Suns proud.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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