Issue 1,198
Local News for Local Communities
Friday 22nd August 2025
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HOT SHOTS UNDEFEATED
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Undefeated: Darfield’s Hot Shots basketball team finished their season playing against Rangiora High School, winning 64-31. The team, from left Alyssa Clarkson, Isla Messerer, Libby Clarkson, Caroline Mcrae, Lilyana Cullen, Neve Hill, Isla Swords and Maggie Mcpherson.
The Darfield High School Hot Shots basketball team have continued their incredible run, going undefeated for the second year in a row. Last year, the team claimed victory in the Canterbury Division One Year 9 competition, showcasing
outstanding teamwork and margin of 30–60 points. two Canterbury Basketball skill. This year, they’ve stepped Last Friday the team won their players and one Mainland up to the Intermediate grade, final against Rangiora 64-31 representative, making them a taking on teams with players with Aylssa Clarkson top truly versatile and formidable up to Year 11. Despite the scoring with 31 points. group on the court. tougher competition, the Hot The team is made up primarily Thanks go to Darfield Bakery Shots have held their ground – of Year 10 girls, along with one and the Malvern News for their with one close match and the Year 9 and one Year 8 player. generous sponsorship of the rest won by an impressive They bring a dynamic mix of team’s basketball shirts. The sporting talent, drawing on Hot Shots looked the part in their experience across a their new gear and variety of sports. In addition to appreciated the support. The basketball, the team includes team looks forward to their representative players in upcoming games and hopes cricket, and netball, with their success continues.
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