The Under 16.3 Boys put together a strong weekend culminating in a Grand Final, which they unfortunately couldn't come away from with a win. Nonetheless a successful weekend, thanks to Coach Mark Handley for providing the following report:

Over the weekend some of the under 16 Falcons boys enjoyed the Nunawading Queens Birthday Tournament 16 B2, as Falcons QBT. The boys include Ben Richter, Mitchell Latimer, Gilad Cass, Harry Shea, Charlie Orr, Lucas Handley, Ross Agelopoulos (from the Falcon 16.3) and Zac Cripps (Falcons 16.4). With great support families in transport and cheering loudly.

A very proud coach, saw the boys embrace some new plays, enjoy the adventure, a great effort all weekend, short on numbers, but great on heart and a never give up Attitude. Falling just short in the grand final by one point. The boys performed exceptionally well due to their silky skills and have a great level of fitness.

Game 1

Falcons QBT Win Versus Hills Hornets

Harry scored 14 points, helping Falcons QBT notch a 48-19 victory over Hills Hornets on Saturday.

Falcons QBT connected from the field early, claiming a 16-8 lead at the half.

Harry set the pace for Falcons QBT's offense, going 6-for-10 (60%) from the field.

Mitch made it into double digits, scoring 12 points for Falcons QBT (6-for-13). Also chipping in for Falcons QBT were Sco (7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block), Ben (7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals), Gill (4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block), Lucas (2 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals), and Charlie (2 points, 5 rebounds).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 32 rebounds (19 offensive / 13 defensive), two blocks and 10 steals.

Game 2

Falcons QBT Notch A Win Against Diamond Valley Eagles 3

Sco scored 10 points to lead Falcons QBT to a 45-41 victory over Diamond Valley Eagles 3 on Saturday.

Falcons QBT got behind early in the game, trailing 19-17 by the half, only to come back forcibly in the final two quarters.

Sinking 63% (5-for-8) of shots, Sco had a solid performance from the field for Falcons QBT.

Charlie made it into double digits, scoring 10 points for Falcons QBT (4-for-5). Also helping the effort for Falcons QBT were Mitch (7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal), Gill (5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks), Ben (4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal), and Zac (2 points).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 30 rebounds (14 offensive / 16 defensive), three blocks and eight steals.

Game 3

Falcons QBT Lose To North Adelaide Rockets

In a great showing, Sco scored eight points, but this was not enough as Falcons QBT fell to North Adelaide Rockets 37-24.

Sinking 60% (3-for-5) of shots, Sco had a solid performance from the field for Falcons QBT.

Also contributing for Falcons QBT were Charlie (4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal), Lucas (2 points, 2 rebounds), Gill (2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks), and Mitch (2 points, 2 rebounds).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 30 rebounds (19 offensive / 11 defensive), four blocks and five steals.

Game 4

Falcons QBT Defeat North Bears Red

Mitch scored 30 points, helping Falcons QBT notch a 47-30 victory over North Bears Red on Sunday.

Mitch had a great game from the field, making 48% (11-for-23) of shots attempted as well as 36% (4-for-11) of threes attempted. He also shot well from the line, making 80% (4-for-5) of free throws attempted.

Harry hit double digits, scoring 12 points for Falcons QBT (4-for-9). Also contributing for Falcons QBT were Charlie (3 points), Zac (2 points), and Lucas (2 points).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 30 rebounds (14 offensive / 16 defensive).

Game 5

Falcons QBT Win Versus Nunawading Spectres 3

Mitch scored 26 points, helping Falcons QBT notch a 52-36 victory over Nunawading Spectres 3 on Sunday.

Falcons QBT pulled ahead early, claiming a 24-20 lead at the half.

Mitch shot well from the field, making 59% (10-for-17) of shots attempted as well as 63% (5-for-8) of threes attempted.

Also chipping in for Falcons QBT were Gill (9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 blocks), Sco (6 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks), Charlie (6 points, 1 rebound), and Harry (5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 23 rebounds (15 offensive / 8 defensive), five blocks and 12 steals.

Game 6

Falcons QBT Emerge Victorious Against Sutherland Sharks

Falcons QBT emerged victorious 42-34 against Sutherland sharks on Sunday on the strength of Mitch, who scored 20 points.

Falcons QBT and Sutherland sharks were tied up at 21-21 at the half, but Falcons QBT gained some steam during the final two quarters.

Notching 16 points in the first half, Mitch wasted no time sinking shots for Falcons QBT.

Gill achieved double digits, scoring 10 points for Falcons QBT (5-for-6). Also chipping in for Falcons QBT were Sco (6 points) and Charlie (4 points).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 19 rebounds (8 offensive / 11 defensive).

Game 7

Falcons QBT Lose To Penrith Panthers

Falcons QBT fell to Penrith Panthers on Monday, 47-46, despite Mitch putting 18 points on the scoreboard.

Mitch was on his game, making 70% (7-for-10) of free throws attempted.

Also chipping in for Falcons QBT were Sco (8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks), Harry (7 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals), Ben (5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal), Charlie (4 points, 1 rebound, 1 block), and Gill (2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals).

Falcons QBT finished the game with 24 rebounds (17 offensive / 7 defensive), three blocks and eight steals.