Last weekend, St George Basketball held its Annual Juniors Presentation Day, a highlight on the club calendar where the achievements of players, coaches, and managers throughout Season 2025 were celebrated.
The event was hosted in a packed auditorium, filled with players, families, and supporters who came together to recognise the growth, dedication, and success of the St George Basketball junior program. The atmosphere was electric, with every seat taken and a strong sense of community pride on display.
We were honoured to welcome a number of VIP guests, including Mark Coure MP, who took the time to show his support for grassroots sport and congratulate young athletes. His presence, along with other community leaders and partners, highlighted the importance of junior sport in developing confidence, teamwork, and resilience in young people.
Throughout the day, awards were presented across all age groups, acknowledging not only individual excellence on the court but also the hard work of coaches, managers, and volunteers who make the program possible. Special recognition was given to those who demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment — values that lie at the heart of St George Basketball.
The 2025 season was one of growth and achievement for the club, with teams excelling in competitions and players making great strides in their development. More importantly, the program has continued to build a strong foundation for the future by focusing on both athletic performance and personal character.
St George Basketball’s junior program continues to go from strength to strength, providing opportunities for young athletes. With strong community partnerships, dedicated coaches, and passionate families behind them, the future looks bright for the next generation of Saints.
As the season draws to a close, the Presentation Day was a fitting way to reflect on a successful year and to look ahead with excitement to 2026.
Mark Coure MP Sporting Achievement Awards:
- 2025 WJML U12 Boys: Jaoquin Diego
- 2025 WJML U12 Girls: Maia O’Rourke
- 2025 WJML U14 Boys Red: Ben Savann
- 2025 WJML U14 Boys White: Joshua Ngu
- 2025 WJML U14 Girls: Princess Detablan
- 2025 WJML U16 Boys Red: Brandon So
- 2025 WJML U16 Boys White: Lucas Zhao
- 2025 WJML U16 Boys Grey: Moshe Soto
- 2025 WJML U16 Girls: Amirah McCormick-Taylor
- 2025 WJML U18 Girls: Hannah Youssef
- 2025 WJML U18 Boys Red: Cooper Needle
- 2025 WJML U18 Boys White: Ridley Sawtell
TEAM AWARDS
U14 Girls Div 2 Team
- Best Defensive- Joanna Li
- Most Improved- Gabrielle Zhang
- MVP- Louise Xu
U16 Boys White Div 4 Team
- Players Player- Elijah Lusik
- Best Defensive- Jacob Macri
- MVP- Dexter Svoronos
U12 Girls Div 2 Team
- Best Defensive- Mika Yamada
- Most Improved- Reina Kato
- MVP- Angelina Salem
U12 Boys Div 4 Team
- Most Improved- Noah Zhang
- Best Defensive- Jaemie Pambris
- MVP- Tyler Tran
U14 Boys Div 4 Team
- Players Player- Dylan Zhu
- Most Improved- Leo Tarleton
- MVP- William Zhang
U18 Boys Div 4
- Best Defensive- Chase Quayle
- Most Improved- Oscar Tarleton
- MVP- Malik Juma
U18 Boys Div 2
- Best Defensive- Dyon Kafarakis
- Most Improved- Reece Pool
- MVP- Nikola Kovacevic
U16 Boys Div 2 Team
- Best Defensive- Marcelino Tjiputra
- Most Improved – Riley MacKenzie
- MVP- Thomas Kontogiorgis
U18 Girls Div 1 Team
- Most Improved- Eliska Ucnova
- Players Player – Alyssa Lorkin
- MVP- Lena Kahle
U16 Girls Div 3 Team
- Best Defensive- Kenya Price
- Players Player- Marlo Bova
- MVP- Kadence Riwai
U16 Boys Div 5 Grey
- Best Defensive- Tifii Mhando
- Players Player- Lewis Leong
- MVP- Myles Dela Cruz
U14 Boys Div 2 Red Team
- Best Defensive- Leo Chen
- Players Player – Alex Shen
- MVP- Aethan Manuel
REFEREES PRESENTATION: LOGAN BILBY Senior
- Referee of the Year: Davina Kuang
- Most Improved Referee: Daniel Russo
- Junior Referee of the Year: Joshua Kingston
Ray Barbi Coach of The Year Award 2025
- Junior – Anson Wen
Valerie Stoddart Association Player of the Year Award 2025
- Junior Women – Lena Kahle (U18 Wom)
- Junior Men – Aethan Manuel (U14 Men)
City Ford Rockdale Manager of the Year
- Sharon Lewis (U14Men Red)
