An Under 16 Boys team made up of a core of players from the 16.3 Falcons team with some special guests and coached by Mark Handley went across to Adelaide and had a successful weekend. The Falcons took a great Australian bite out of the opposition, they didn't Stawell at all over the weekend, nor-wood they drop a game on their way to a 7-Nhill record.*

Mark provided this recap of the successful weekend:

The Waverley Falcons 16.3 (Ben Richter, Spencer Walters, Charlie Orr, Lucas Handley and Gilad Case) and Pat Balden (16.1), Bill Sharp (16.2), Lachlan Rankin (16.4) and Zac Cripps (Ashy Vipers). All travelled to Adelaide for the Easter Classic as the Waverley Falcons. With great support from the families in Kelly Rankin, David Cass (Team manager and social media manager), Adam Cripps (BBQ King), Mitch Walters and Darren Richter.

A very proud coach, saw the boys come together, learn the plays, have a heap of fun, but most importantly improve every game, with their best game being the grand final against the also undefeated Craigburn 2. In the grand final even with a close game, the boys always looked calm and in control.

Game 1

Falcons Beat Blackburn 3

Pat's 19 points propelled Falcons to a 44-39 victory over Blackburn 3 on Friday.

Falcons scored early, claiming a 20-19 lead at the half. Falcons cemented their lead in the final quarter, scoring 14 points.

Pat led Falcons's offense, going 7-for-14 (50%) from the field while also sinking 50% (3-for-6) of free throws attempted.

Also helping the effort for Falcons were Ben (7 points, 1 rebound), Spencer (5 points), Gill (4 points, 1 rebound), Lucas (3 points), Bill (2 points), and Charlie (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 40 rebounds (15 offensive / 25 defensive).

Game 2

Falcons Defeat Norwood Wildfire

Ben scored 16 points to lead Falcons to a 56-33 victory over Norwood Wildfire on Friday.

Falcons put points on the board early, claiming a 28-12 lead at the half. Falcons cemented their lead in the third quarter, scoring 16 points.

Ben shot well from the line for Falcons, making 100% (6-for-6) of free throws attempted.

Two other players also racked up double digit scores for Falcons. Gill put up 13 points and Spencer added 11 points. Also helping the effort for Falcons were Pat (6 points), Zac (4 points), Charlie (4 points), and Bill (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 41 rebounds (22 offensive / 19 defensive).

Game 3

Falcons Notch A Win Against Collingwood 2

Charlie scored 14 points to bring Falcons to a 49-42 victory over Collingwood 2 on Saturday. On a two-pointer from Charlie, Falcons locked down their lead in the third quarter.

Falcons trailed early, and were losing 32-26 by the half, only to come back with a vengeance in the final two quarters. Falcons scored 17 points on the strength of a 9-3 run, getting the first quarter off to a great start.

Falcons's offense was led by Charlie, who scored 14 points, including six during the third period.

Pat made it into double digits, scoring 11 points for Falcons (3-for-14). Also helping the effort for Falcons were Spencer (8 points), Gill (8 points), Lucas (4 points), Bill (2 points, 1 rebound), and Zac (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 31 rebounds (16 offensive / 15 defensive).

Game 4

Falcons Notch A Win Against Norwood 7

Pat's 42 points propelled Falcons to a 109-18 victory over Norwood 7 on Saturday.

With a 39-point first quarter, Falcons claimed an early lead and held on to lead 60-6 by halftime.

Falcons's Pat hit 20-for-31 (65%) shots from the floor.

Three other players also scored in the double digits for Falcons. Bill had 18 points, Spencer contributed 13 points, and Gill put up 10 points. Also helping the effort for Falcons were Lachie (8 points), Charlie (8 points), Zac (6 points), and Lucas (4 points).

Falcons finished the game with 60 rebounds (31 offensive / 29 defensive).

Yes, it is true, Pat Balden scored 24 points in the first 4 minutes, before being bench.

Game 5

Falcons Win Versus North Adelaide 3

Falcons won 50-40 against North Adelaide 3 on Sunday with the help of Pat, who scored 19 points.

Falcons pulled ahead early with an 18-point first quarter on the strength of a 10-0 run, eventually claiming a 24-19 lead by halftime.

Pat sunk the most baskets during the fourth period, earning six points for Falcons.

Also helping the effort for Falcons were Charlie (8 points), Gill (7 points), Lucas (6 points), Bill (5 points), Spencer (3 points), and Lachie (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 23 rebounds (13 offensive / 10 defensive).

Semi Final

Falcons Win Versus Diamond Valley 4

Charlie scored 18 points, helping Falcons notch a 55-24 victory over Diamond Valley 4 on Sunday.

Falcons put points on the board early, claiming a 28-10 lead at the half. Falcons cemented their lead in the final quarter, scoring 19 points.

Charlie led Falcons's offense, going 9-for-14 (64%) from the field.

Pat achieved double digits, scoring 14 points for Falcons (5-for-16). Also contributing for Falcons were Spencer (7 points), Gill (6 points), Bill (4 points), Lachie (2 points), Lucas (2 points), and Zac (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 42 rebounds (21 offensive / 21 defensive).

Grand Final

Falcons Beat Craigieburn 2

Falcons emerged victorious 46-37 against Craigieburn 2 on Monday on the strength of Charlie, who scored 14 points.

A 16-4 run during the first quarter allowed Falcons to pull ahead, eventually claiming a 23-15 lead by halftime.

Charlie put the most points on the board for Falcons during the first period by scoring eight.

Two other players also scored in the double digits for Falcons. Gill had 12 points and Pat racked up 10 points. Also chipping in for Falcons were Spencer (8 points) and Bill (2 points).

Falcons finished the game with 17 rebounds (4 offensive / 13 defensive).

*I had about 20 puns related to the drive to Adelaide, these were the best of them.