NBL1 Central Womens Recap Round 17

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Here is the recap of this round's action

Wild West win keeps Bearcats season alive just…

A sensational 17-35 second quarter from the West Adelaide Bearcats kept their season slightly alive as they grabbed a crucial win against the Woodville Warriors 73-94 at the Castle of St Clair. The Bearcats jumped out of the blocks before the Warriors reeled them in with Jasmin Fejo completing a stellar weekend with 24 points (4-9 from beyond the arc), 5 assists and 4 rebounds backed up by a blue-collar game from Jennie Rintala with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Emily Winter got rolling after half-time to finish with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and steals and 2 blocks while Katherine Perkas battled hard with Rintala for 15 points and 3 rebounds.     

Smith Unites Sabres to snuff Flames finals run

A 27-point performance from import Kylee Smith has snuffed the Norwood Flames finals chances as the “United Church” Sturt Sabres bounced back from their previous night’s loss 85-62 at the Cave. Smith added 8 rebounds to that haul along with 2 blocks with Jade Johnson (18 points and 5 assists) also finding touch for the home side. Sophie Kerridge bettered her previous night season high with 23 points at 69 percent in a flaming finish to her season and with a quelled Ally Wilson (9 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists) were the best for the Flames.     

Mavericks might overwhelms young Lions

The Eastern Mavericks overwhelmed the young Central District Lions in the second half as they shot their way to a 39-103 win at the Den. Mollie McKendrick went within a breath of a triple double with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals with seven other players dropping 8 points or more for the away side. The Lions were kept in it by Meaza Otto who continues to finish the season strongly with 13 points.

Eagles close in on finals spot with win over South

The Forestville Eagles closed in on securing a finals shot as they put on a finals preview with a solid game against the South Adelaide Panthers 69-54 at the Nest. Brooke Basham put in a big game with 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and steals and along with fellow Adelaide Lightning team-mate Sam Simons (21 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and 2 steals) swooped on the Panthers early in the first quarter. The Panthers were led back into the contest by Olivia Thompson (25 points and 14 rebounds) as the junior of the home club led a third quarter fightback only to have it pecked apart by the Eagles.

With only 7 games left for the season, it's all up for grabs next weekend...