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So far in the season, 5 teams remain undefeated - Champions (U8 Girls), Arctic (U18 Boys), Thunderbolts B (U10 Boys), Timberwolves (U10 Boys), and U16 Suns (U16 Boys). Read what their coaches had to say.
The Melbourne Wolves have capped off a remarkable Easter Classic campaign, going undefeated across the tournament and finishing the job with a hard-fought Grand Final victory to bring home the silverware.
The Melbourne Wolves are through to the Grand Final of the Adelaide Easter Classic after a composed 54–33 win over Broadmeadows Broncos. Jack "J Beanstalk" Baker led with 20 points, while Lucas Buckley, Lucas Kraskov, and Tom Smith delivered the defensive and organisational performances that sealed the win.
The Melbourne Wolves have kicked off their Easter Classic 2026 campaign in style, securing a strong opening win (62-21). Lucas Buckley led with 18 points, Jack Baker added 16, and Tom Smith contributed 13 in a balanced team-first performance.
Noah scored the winning bucket with 21 seconds to go as the Timberwolves edged Mentone Mustang 17-16. Ryder Langley led with 8 points, Teddy Hsu added 5, and Xavier's smart foul in the dying seconds saved the team from a last-minute draw. The Timberwolves remain the only undefeated team with 6 wins and 0 losses.
What a win! The Thunderbolts B executed an incredibly clutch final play, hitting a game-winner with less than 10 seconds to go. Peter Qiu earned Player of the Match honors with his best game of the season, while Leo scored 6 points including the shot of the season.
Electric edged out Gladiators 24-19 in a hard-fought derby. Matvii Brtsyiev delivered a Rodman-alike performance with 7 rebounds (4 offensive), while Amogh led all players with 8 rebounds and QQ's back-to-back offensive boards proved the turning point in the second half.
In a historic first full height game, Melbourne Wolves Kobe defeated Mentone Mustang 12-7. Jimmy Vella scored all 12 points with a game-high 7 rebounds, while William Yang led defensively with a game-high 5 steals and the only block of the game.
After three heartbreaking losses all within 4 points, the U16 Suns delivered a statement win, crushing Bayside 47-20. Will Kerr grabbed a monster 20 rebounds — more than Bayside's entire team — while Charlie Murphy led scoring with 13 points and Harry Holmes recorded a game-high 4 steals.
In a commanding performance, Melbourne Wolves U9 Kobe delivered a complete shutout victory over Mordy Flyers Monkeys 18-0. Jimmy Vella led with 14 points on 6 field goals, while the defense held the opposition scoreless in a dominant team effort.
In a closely contested U16 Boys matchup, the Suns fell just short against the Sharks 27-28. Bodhi Ivans led with 13 points while Will Kerr added 12 points in a game defined by strong team defense and valuable learning moments.
Despite playing severely short-handed without three key guards and dealing with injuries, the Gladiators showed tremendous fighting spirit in the U16 C2 grade Grand Final. Jack Robinson led with 13 points as the undermanned squad battled courageously against a full-strength Panthers team.
In a historic achievement for the club, the Dire Wolves captured the Tuesday open age A grade championship with a commanding 54-45 victory over WWS. Thomas Wilson-Haynes led with 21 points, while the team overcame adversity to claim the club's first open age title.
In a stunning upset, the 4th-seeded Gladiators defeated the previously unbeaten Sandy Saints Swishers 31-30 in a dramatic semi-final. Jack Taylor led with 13 points, while clutch plays from Jason Zhang sealed the victory in the final minute.
The Dragons finished their regular season on a high note with a commanding 15-7 victory over Mentone Mustang Rainbow. Olivia Mayers led with 5 points, while Matilda Sheppard and Nadia Sharma each added 4 points in the winning effort.
The Dire Wolves advanced to the grand final with a commanding 49-35 semi-final victory over LDUA. Jonathan Ormando led with 18 points including three 3-pointers, while the team's exceptional ball movement set up a championship showdown.
In a thrilling pre-semifinal clash, Melbourne Wolves Storm drew 17-17 with Mentone Mustang Victory to secure their playoff berth as the 7th seed. Teddy Hsu led with 13 points while the team's defensive intensity shone despite controversial officiating.
The open age A grade Dire Wolves finished their regular season strong with a 10-9-1 record. Thomas Wilson-Haynes led with 114 points, Jonathan Ormando added 106, and the team scored 723 points - 2nd best in the division.
The Hardcourt Howlers ended their regular season with a hard-fought 35-29 victory over Bullits Suns to finish 3rd on the ladder. Lucas Buckley scored 11 points, Jack Baker added 14, and Samuel Ford contributed 6 points in the winning effort.
In a historic achievement for the club, Melbourne Wolves Heat defeated Mentone Mustang Meteroid 8-6 to finish the season first on the ladder with an impressive 8-2 record. Oliver Judson led with 4 points and 4 steals in the crucial victory.
The Titans dominated from the opening tip with an 11-0 start and never looked back, defeating AG Giants 35-21. Fletcher Sheppard led with an outstanding 23 points on 11 field goals, along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals in a complete performance.
The Hardcourt Howlers delivered an impressive 55-38 victory over Tigers U14 Boys Cubs. Jack Baker and Robert Koenig each scored 12 points, while Lucas Buckley and George Lyons added 10 points apiece in a balanced team performance.
Emily Damen scored a game-high 18 points as Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes crushed Beaumaris Sharks 52-6. Sofia Xu added 13 points, Araminta contributed 15, and Sarah Abadee chipped in 6 in a dominant victory.
The Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers secured a commanding 53-40 victory over Bullits Sigma. Jack Baker led the charge with 14 points, while Robert Koenig contributed 10 points in the 13-point victory.
In a heart-stopping finish, Melbourne Wolves Heat edged out Bullits Galaxy 15-14. Ollie Judson led with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 steals, while William Yang delivered the game-winning shot with clutch rebounding and 6 points.
The Melbourne Wolves Classics delivered a commanding 59-30 victory over the Aztecs. Paul Birstonas led with 18 points and 12 assists, while Shane Jensen dominated with 18 points and 17 rebounds.
In a thrilling top-of-the-ladder clash, Melbourne Wolves Heat secured a narrow 7-5 victory over Mentone Mustang Meteors. Finn White led the scoring with 4 points while William Yang dominated defensively with 3 steals and 3 blocks.
In a dominant display of basketball excellence, the Melbourne Wolves Chicken Jockeys delivered a commanding 46-14 victory over Bullits Dynamite. Sam Stutterd led the charge with a spectacular game-high 25 points.
In an incredible comeback performance, the Melbourne Wolves Hardcourt Howlers overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat Beaumaris Sharks 45:43 in a thrilling U14 Boys match.
Melbourne Wolves Dire defeated Good Foul in style to continue the winning streak. Sam Dean scored a game-high 13 points, while Andrew McMorron scored 11.
Melbourne Wolves Classics drew 32:32 with Old Beau in a B Grade Over 35 domestic game on Wednesday 23 Sept.
Melbourne Wolves Arctic Foxes had one of their biggest victories in history, after defeating Sharks Girls Tigers 67:30. Emily Damen scored a game high 25 points on 11 field goals.
The U16 Suns delivered a masterclass performance, crushing Bayside 47-20 in their fourth grading game. Will Kerr dominated with 20 rebounds and 12 points, while the team recorded zero turnovers in a complete team effort.