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IN PHOTOS: Basketballers hit Maroochydore courts for Clippers Australia Day Carnival

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The action was non-stop at Maroochydore Basketball Stadium from Friday to Monday, when almost 50 teams converged for the 49th annual Clippers Australia Day Carnival.

There were competitions for men in A, B and C divisions and events for women in A and B divisions.

The Behoys claimed a 72-54 in over Pride Performance in the main men’s final while Gin n Tropics defeated Coastal Cruisers 51-41 in the feature women’s decider.

Meghan Ditchburn under the net for Gin and Tropics. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Coastal Cruzers player Rachael McCully looks for support. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Coastal Cruzers player Amy Lewis builds up speed. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Pride Performance player John Fitzgerald looks long. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Pride Performance player Zane Meehl charges to the net. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Behoys player Jamaal Robateau controls the play. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Matisse Robinson draws the Coastal Cruzers defence. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Behoys player Darnell Robateau runs through the defence Picture: Warren Lynam.
Maddsion Rocci runs into open space for Gin and Tropics. Picture: Warren Lynam.
Katherine Ups down the sideline for Gin andTropics. Picture: Warren Lynam.

 

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