West Coast Classic men’s grand final: Warwick Senators claim first ever banner defeating Perry Lakes

The Warwick Senators claimed their first piece of SBL silverware when beating Perry Lakes Hawks 96-81 in the men’s Classic decider last night. Former Wildcat Corban Wroe claimed the MVP award, shooting 78 per cent from the floor to go with 15 points, six rebounds and six assists. Wroe played 29 games over two seasons with the Cats and the defensive specialist’s pressure ignited a comeback for the minor champions in the second quarter before ensuring a strong finish to claim the victory. WATCH THE GRAND FINAL LIVE AND FREE BELOW FROM 7PM SUNDAY Others to shine for the winners included Caleb Davis, Cody Ellis, Justin King and Wildcats youngster Wani Swaka Lo Buluk. Ben Purser was outstanding for Perry Lakes with a game high 24 points as well as nine assists and eight rebounds before fouling out of the game with five minutes remaining. Purser’s fifth foul deflated the Hawks as their captain had led from the front since the tip, on track for a grand final triple double. The 15-point margin was not representative of the game’s intensity, Warwick trailed by as many as 10 points early before a colossal back-and-forth fitting of the tournament’s biggest stage. “That score was certainly no indication of the game, it was a dog fight the whole way and totally respect Matt Parsons (Perry lakes Coach) and your guys,” Senators coach Mike Ellis said post game. “This was an opt-in season and every club opted in, this was a huge effort to be done but just to get out on the floor and play was huge thing for the guys.” FULL GAME PREVIEW WCC MEN’S GRAND FINAL Up-and-comers, local legends and NBL stars of past and present will collide in tonight’s men’s grand final showdown for the West Coast Classic. COVID-19 almost ended all top-tier winter basketball in Australia but Basketball Western Australia’s 10-week replacement tournament has more than compensated for WA hoops fans and players in 2020. Warwick coach Mike Ellis hopeful West Coast Classic success can launch new era at Senators Warwick have been the stand-out team in the competition this year finishing the regular season with a 13-1 record. Mike Ellis’ men are littered with NBL talent in son Cody Ellis, former Wildcat Corben Wroe, Caleb Davis and Wildcats youngster Wani Swaka Lo Buluk. 6-FOOT-EIGHT WILDCATS YOUNG GUN TRAINING AT POINT GUARD The Senators were tested in Friday night’s semi-final against Lakeside, Swaka Lo Buluk impressive on both ends, finishing with 19 points but Ellis’ three clutch three-pointers put the game to bed with minutes remaining. Perry Lakes defeated an undermanned Joondalup on Friday night, as Cooper Hamilton added 30 points to guide his side to the WCC grand final. The Hawks are the only side to get the better of the Senators in 2020 back in round one win, the 2018 SBL champions will be hoping for an upset on their home court, Bendat Basketball Stadium at 7PM tonight. YOU CAN WATCH THE GRAND FINAL LIVE AND FREE HERE FROM 7PM WST

West Coast Classic men’s grand final: Warwick Senators claim first ever banner defeating Perry Lakes

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