Geraldton Amateur Basketball League round seven wrap: Tight contest all round sees league leaders tremble

Round seven of the Geraldton Amateur Basketball League produced some close results in both the men’s and women’s division one competitions, with league leaders being handed their first loss. In the men’s division one league, Chapman Valley handed Olympians their first loss of the season in a tight contest on Monday night. Olympians’ Richard Bartlett lit it up yet again with a dominant outing, chalking up 30 points. However it wasn’t enough, with Chapman Valley’s Aaron Ralph scoring 25 points, getting his side over the line 83-78. Tuesday saw another close battle between Pumas and Trades, with Trades looking for their first win of the season. Pumas’ Liam Hunt walked away with an impressive 29 points in a close battle with Trades’ Max De San Miguel, who chalked up 25 points for his side. Pumas pipped Trades in a tight contest, 87-84. The last game of round seven was a Wednesday night fixture between Stateside and Hawks. Hawks’ scoring was led by Theo Bennett (25 points) and Levi Owen (23). But it all came down to an impressive outing from Stateside’s Johny Narkle, who scored 45 points, pulling his team across the line, 98-95. In women’s division one, Olympians faced Chapman Valley, with Olympians searching for their first win. Olympians’ Kylie MacDonald lifted her team with 13 points. However, it was the Chapman Valley trio of Natalie Caruana (14 points), Ruby Bigwood (13) and Robin Criddle (12) who got their side over the line, 49-40. On Tuesday Pumas continued their unbeaten run, defeating Trades in a gritty contest. Pumas’ Tia Morgan did the heavy lifting for her side with a 21-point performance. Leisha Clarkson did her best to provide her side with an edge with 15 points, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough for Trades as Pumas won 54-46. ROUND EIGHT FIXTURES Activewest Stadium Men’s division one league MONDAY 7.30pm: Chapman Valley (1st) v Pumas (3rd) TUESDAY 7.30pm: Olympians (2nd) v Stateside (5th) WEDNESDAY 7.30pm: Trades (6th) v Hawks (4th) Women’s division one league MONDAY 6pm: Chapman Valley (3rd) v Pumas (1st) TUESDAY 6pm: Olympians (5th) v Stateside (2nd) BYE: Trades (4th)