Radioactive Cheeseballs Toppled

Ahead of the Radioactive Cheeseballs’ title defence last week, the Wildcats game was cancelled last-minute, due to a late forfeiting opponent.

The Main Event, though, was a “1 V 2” top-of-the-ladder showdown, with Prescott’s own league leading Radioactive Cheeseballs up against 2nd on the ladder, Ardtornish Allstars (led by Mrs Nairn’s son, Hayden - and you thought SHE was tall...).

With teams so evenly matched, the lead changed hands several times in the first half, and the Radioactive Cheeseballs went into the main break with the slimmest of leads - 1 point.

In a true battle of the giants, Gawar, hindered by his share of bench-time, when on court helped bring all Cheeseballs into play, and managed to score-out first for the
game (followed by the Allstars’ Hayden).

Simon stepped up his role as a dependable leader and defender, adopting a back-court position and slowing the Allstars’ offence, and Akoul was challenged under the ring for effort for the first time this season.

Seth snuck in his signature coast-to-coast, shake-up drive and was the Cheeseballs’ second highest scorer, while Alanna and Farid gave the Allstars good hustle, turning over the ball.

Peggy-Lee, obviously not intimidated playing against bigger boys, shone, and an injured Nate was sorely missed.

The second half saw the Allstars up the ante, restricting the Cheeseballs to just 8-second-half points, and run away to win the game comfortably, with
the net result being that the Radioactive Cheeseballs have been bumped out of top spot on the ladder by a worthy opponent.

Coach HATCHARD