Country champions

CELEBRATING the win are (back from left) team manager, Daniel Hallam, Deacon White, Bailey Baker, Thomas Calvert, Bailey Cooper, coach, Adam Jennings, and (front from left) Josh Hallam, Jack Jennings, Josh Miller, Izack Mayfield. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Adam Hill

February 23, 2022 | 5:00 PM

HAMILTON Hurricanes has been crowned state champions after topping the Under-18A Boys Division 2 Basketball Victoria Junior Country Championships in Bendigo at the weekend.

The team opened its account with a 19-59 loss to Ballarat in the first game, before the Hurricanes were edged out by Sale Sonics, 60-64 in round two.