While finals were off the agenda, there was still plenty on the line in the final round match between the Macedon Rockies and Kyneton Tigers in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west men’s competition.
The two teams had to wait until the final day of the regular season to face off in the local derby, a match highly anticipated by both sides.
It was the Rockies who again came away with the points and the bragging rights, winning 92-66.
It was an even first quarter, with the two sides scoring 25 points each.
The Rockies turned it up a level in the second quarter, outscoring the Tigers, 29-9 to open up a 20 point lead.
The lead was extended in the third quarter, with the Rockies winning the quarter 21-14.
With both sides playing their final 10 minutes of the season, both teams continued to push.
The Tigers got some small bragging rights, finishing on a high, winning the final quarter 18-17.
Thomas Scott top scored for the Rockies with 20 points, while Josh O’Connell finished with 18 points
For the Tigers, Kyle Bravo-Cripps top scored with 18 points for the Tigers, with Brendan McCarthy scoring 15 points.
The Rockies finish the season with a 4-4 record, finishing in sixth spot.
It was a tough season for the Tigers, who failed to win a match.
The Melton Thoroughbreds, the Mildura Heat, the Castlemaine Cannons and the Bendigo Braves will play finals.
