Narrabri Basketball Association grand final evening

On Thursday, November 21, the Narrabri Basketball Association held its second of two yearly grand final evenings.

Both the mixed and men’s deciders were played, with both finishing as close contests which were decided by just four points.

This season the two grand final-winning teams were the minor premiers of their respective competitions.

In the mixed grand final the RSL Raptors downed third-placed Bowlo Dry Lakers 27-23, before the Tatts Titans defeated Telstra Magic 24-20 in the men’s decider.

Mixed champs: RSL Raptors - back, Ashlea Smith, Paul Bushby, Laura Dean, Emma Whitton, Sarah Hewett, front, Pete Calsena, Michael Hewett, Mitch Nairn and Andrew McManus. Mixed champs: RSL Raptors - back, Ashlea Smith, Paul Bushby, Laura Dean, Emma Whitton, Sarah Hewett, front, Pete Calsena, Michael Hewett, Mitch Nairn and Andrew McManus.

Men’s champs: Tatts Titans - back, Toby Knight, Ashley Kelly, Cooper Brayshaw, Mitch Nairn, front, Keiran Jobson, Stanisiaus Iramu and Campbell Hancock. Men’s champs: Tatts Titans - back, Toby Knight, Ashley Kelly, Cooper Brayshaw, Mitch Nairn, front, Keiran Jobson, Stanisiaus Iramu and Campbell Hancock.

Narrabri Basketball Association’s mixed comp grand finalists Bowlo Dry Lakers - back, Onika McConnell, Brooklyn Cooper, Sophie McFarland, Rebecca Francis, front, Jake Tester, Rick Duggan, Travis Heffernan and Josh Geddes. Narrabri Basketball Association’s mixed comp grand finalists Bowlo Dry Lakers - back, Onika McConnell, Brooklyn Cooper, Sophie McFarland, Rebecca Francis, front, Jake Tester, Rick Duggan, Travis Heffernan and Josh Geddes.

Narrabri Basketball Association’s men’s comp grand finalists Magic - back, Pete Calsena, Kaleb Teer, Kevin Lawty, front, Bill Melbourne, Josh Briggs and Steve Berger. Narrabri Basketball Association’s men’s comp grand finalists Magic - back, Pete Calsena, Kaleb Teer, Kevin Lawty, front, Bill Melbourne, Josh Briggs and Steve Berger.

Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Brooklyn Cooper dribbles the ball down the line. Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Brooklyn Cooper dribbles the ball down the line.

Telstra Magic’s Josh Briggs and Tatts Titans’ Toby Knight contest a jump ball thrown up by ref Liam Sims (23). Telstra Magic’s Josh Briggs and Tatts Titans’ Toby Knight contest a jump ball thrown up by ref Liam Sims (23).

RSL Raptors’ Pete Calsena, right, tries to drive past Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Rick Duggan. RSL Raptors’ Pete Calsena, right, tries to drive past Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Rick Duggan.

Telstra Magic’s Kaleb Teer, left, rises high to attempt a layup shot as Tatts Titans’ Ashley Kelly chases back in defence. Tealstra Magic’s Kaleb Teer, left, rises high to attempt a layup shot as Tatts Titans’ Ashley Kelly chases back in defence.

RSL Raptors’ Sarah Hewett, left, tries to drive past Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell. RSL Raptors’ Sarah Hewett, left, tries to drive past Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell.

RSL Raptors’ Mitch Nairn and Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell contest for a loose ball. RSL Raptors’ Mitch Nairn and Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell contest for a loose ball.

Telstra Magic’s Bill Melbourne shoots a jump shot. Telstra Magic’s Bill Melbourne shoots a jump shot.

Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell, right, tries to drive past RSL Raptors’ Emma Whitton. Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Onika McConnell, right, tries to drive past RSL Raptors’ Emma Whitton.

Tatts Titans’ Cooper Brayshaw, left, shoots over Telstra Magic’s Josh Briggs, right, as Seteve Berger, middle, watches on. Tatts Titans’ Cooper Brayshaw, left, shoots over Telstra Magic’s Josh Briggs, right, as Seteve Berger, middle, watches on.

Mixed competition leading point scorer Sarah Hewett (RSL Raptors). Mixed competition leading point scorer Sarah Hewett (RSL Raptors).

Men’s competition player of the grand final Cooper Brayshaw (Tatts Titans). Men’s competition player of the grand final Cooper Brayshaw (Tatts Titans).

Telstra Magic's Steve Berger throws a pass on the run. Telstra Magic's Steve Berger throws a pass on the run.

Mixed competition grand final player of the match Pete Calsena (RSL Raptors). Mixed competition grand final player of the match Pete Calsena (RSL Raptors).

Bowlo Dry Lakers' Travis Heffernan searches for a teammate to pass to. Bowlo Dry Lakers' Travis Heffernan searches for a teammate to pass to.

RSL Raptors' Emma Whitton shoots over Bowlo Dry Lakers' Brooklyn Cooper. RSL Raptors' Emma Whitton shoots over Bowlo Dry Lakers' Brooklyn Cooper.

RSL Raptors’ Andrew McManus, left, searches for a teammate to pass to as Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Jake Tester defends. RSL Raptors’ Andrew McManus, left, searches for a teammate to pass to as Bowlo Dry Lakers’ Jake Tester defends.

RSL Raptors’ Paul Bushby, right, passes around the corner as Bowlo Dry Lakers players including Rick Duggan , left, try to block. RSL Raptors’ Paul Bushby, right, passes around the corner as Bowlo Dry Lakers players including Rick Duggan , left, try to block.

Telstra Magic’s Kevin Lawty, right, searches for a teammate to pass to as Tatts Titan’s Campbell Hancock defends. Telstra Magic’s Kevin Lawty, right, searches for a teammate to pass to as Tatts Titan’s Campbell Hancock defends.

Tatts Titans' Mitch Nairn shoots a free throw. Tatts Titans' Mitch Nairn shoots a free throw.