Tigers’ under-12s bring home title

By Matthew Kappos

Feb 3, 2025

The Rochester Tigers’ under-12 girls won division three at the Bendigo Junior Classic. Photo: RBA.

The Bendigo Junior Classic was held over the Australia Day long weekend and the Rochester Tigers basketballers were in the thick of the action.

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Nine Rochester sides travelled to Bendigo for the tournament, ranging from under-12s up to under-18s and competing in division three.

The starring performance for Rochester came from the under-12 girls’ side, which not only went undefeated (5-0) in its pool, but went on to lift the trophy.

After scoring a semi-final victory, 27-8, over Melton, the Tigers went on to defeat Bendigo 26-15 in the final.

The Tigers’ under-12 boys also had an impressive group stage, finishing undefeated, but were eliminated by Surfcoast Chargers in the semi-final.

Rochy’s under-16 boys also had a strong pool stage, qualifying for a quarter-final where they defeated Tatura before falling at the semi-final stage to Ararat.

The under-18 boys’ side compiled a 4-1 record in the pool stage, earning a semi-final place where it suffered a 48-41 loss to Warragul.

The under-18 girls also fell at the semi-final stage, edged out by Maryborough 21-23.