Carisbrooke’s Year 11 basketball team showed determination, resilience, and plenty of team spirit as they took to the court for their annual tournament this week.

Despite a couple of last-minute injuries leaving the squad a little short-handed, a big shout-out goes to Warrick and Cooper for stepping up and making sure the team was ready to compete.

The tournament got off to a strong start with a solid 2-0 victory over Ryde School. It was a tight contest, but Shai proved to be the difference-maker, scoring the game’s only basket and getting Carisbrooke off the mark in style.

Next up was a tough challenge against eventual tournament winners, Priory. Carisbrooke battled hard throughout, showing great fighting spirit and teamwork. Contributions from Oscar, Liam, Daniel, Cooper, and Warrick kept the energy high, while Shai continued his impressive scoring form. Daniel also got himself on the scoresheet with a well-earned basket, but despite their efforts, the team narrowly lost 5–8.

The third game against CTK proved to be a difficult one. CTK’s consistent shooting made it hard for Carisbrooke to find their rhythm, resulting in a 0–12 loss. However, the team didn’t let this setback define them.

In true Carisbrooke fashion, they bounced back brilliantly in their final game against The Bay. In a tense and closely fought match, the team held their nerve. With just 30 seconds left on the clock, Shai calmly stepped up to sink a free throw, securing a thrilling 3–2 victory and ending the tournament on a high, which resulted in them coming a respectable 3rd overall.

Throughout the tournament, the team showed fantastic resilience, teamwork, and determination. With players stepping up when it mattered most, it was a performance full of positives and memorable moments for the lads to always look back on.

Well done to everyone involved!