Hoops Capital off-season wrap (June 23)
23 Jun
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It was another busy weekend for Hoops Capital's stars during the weekend's NBL1 action, all across the country.
In NBL1 East, Kings duo Kouat Noi and Jason Spurgin helped Sutherland, also coached by Shaun Roger, defeat Hills 85-73.
In the victory, Noi tallied 18 points (including two triples), six rebounds and five assists, while Spurgin added eight points, 14 boards, two dimes, one steal and one block.
Next up for the Sharks are round 12 road games at Central Coast and Sydney.
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Elsewhere, Norths, coached by Renae Garlepp, produced a huge 82-76 victory over reigning champions Newcastle.
The triumph was powered by Carla Pitman (15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals) and Caitlyn Martin (three points, three rebounds, two dimes and one steal).
The Bears, who are now second with a 12-2 record, host Manly on Sunday.
In Albury, 22 points, eight rebounds, two steals and one rebound from Piper Anderson wasn't enough as the Comets lost 103-86 to the Bandits.
The Comets take on Penrith and Sutherland in round 12.
Moving to NBL1 South and Agnes Emma-Nnopu steered Knox to two road wins over Hobart (88-59) and Launceston (86-61).
Across the two victories, the Flames recruit totalled 20 points, 19 rebounds, five assists and three steals.
The Raiders, who sit in first with a 14-3 record, next play Eltham this weekend.
Starring for the aforementioned Launceston Tornadoes was Flames' Keely Froling, who had 11 points, five boards, one dime and two blocks in the loss.
Froling's Tornadoes travel to Melbourne next Saturday.
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Also in action over the weekend in the South conference was Bonnie Deas, who produced 15 points, two rebounds, three steals and one block in Frankston's 81-74 victory at Ballarat.
Deas' Blues play Dandenong next round.
While Shaneice Swain's Nunawading Spectres edged Bendigo 77-76 with the young gun contributing 18 points, four assists and two rebounds.
The Spectres play Geelong and Hobart next round.
Finally in the south, Keli Leaupepe totalled 44 points, 12 rebounds, three dimes and four steals during Knox's fixtures against Hobart (won 94-90) and North West Tasmania (lost 97-86).
Leaupepe's 14-3 Raiders play the Wildcats on Saturday.
Shifting out west and Emma Clarke's East Perth Eagles split their match against Perth (won 96-84) and Cockburn (lost 107-72), with the Flame only taking the court in the latter.
During that fixture, Flame #210 posted seven points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block.
Her Eagles will look to rebound against Perry Lakes and Lakeside in round 13.
Finally, in the last week, Flames recruit Grace Berger made her Los Angeles Sparks debut against Seattle contributing one rebound and one assist during her side's 98-67 loss.
Stay up to date with all of Hoops Capital's off-season news here.

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