Geelong United has fallen just short of being crowned the best under-12 boys team in regional Victoria after finishing runner-up at the Junior Country Championships in Bendigo.
The Marty De Lange coached team went unbeaten through their pool games before seeing off Warrnambool in a quarter final and coming from six points down at half-time to beat Bendigo in a semi-final.
Geelong United was well placed to claim the title when it led 23-20 at half-time of the final.
However, Traralgon outscored United 27-18 to claim a 47-41 victory.
Boston Kingsley and Henry Wilson both scored nine points for Geelong United, with Marley Lynch contributing eight points.
The Geelong United Girls team had a mixed championships.
Wins over Portland, Bellarine and Southern Peninsula were the highlight for Brant Lowrey’s roster, earning them a quarter final berth.
However, their campaign was stopped by eventual runner-up Traralgon, 40-17.
UNDER 12 JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
BOYS
Day 1 β Pool E
- Geelong United 66 def. Horsham 13
- Geelong United 52 def. Shepparton 29
- Geelong United 59 def. Melton 21
Day 2 – Pool C
- Geelong United 29 def. Hamilton 23
- Geelong United 52 def. Pakenham 26
Day 3
Quarter Final
- Geelong United 45 def. Warrnambool 29
Semi-Final
- Geelong United 34 def. Bendigo 31
Grand FinalΒ
- Geelong United 41 lost to Traralgon 47
GIRLSΒ
Day 1 β Pool B
- Geelong United 24 def. Portland 23
- Geelong United 16 lost to Traralgon 28
- Geelong United 42 def. Southern Peninsula 21
Day 2
- Geelong United 29 def. Bellarine 13
- Geelong United 21 lost to Melton 38
- Geelong United 34 lost to Warrnambool 52
Day 3
Quarter Final
- Geelong United 17 lost to Traralgon 40
