MADI RYAN BRINGS HOME GOLD

Congratulations to Sandringham Sabres Superstar, Maddison Ryan who Captained the Australia U15 Sapphires in the FIBA Oceania Cup in Canberra, which resulted in the team winning Gold!

The team put together an outstanding tournament winning the Gold Medal game by 49 points against New Zealand!

“The championship clash saw Australia assert their authority on the court, despite a somewhat tentative start. Australia’s seamless ball movement and high-energy defence created a wave of scoring opportunities.

“It felt amazing. I love playing with these girls—it’s really special,” said Maddison Ryan, who grabbed a phenomenal 14 rebounds and added 15 points on an efficient 6 – 9 shooting.

The campaign opened with a 96-point rout of Guam, followed by a 60-point demolition of Samoa. Their toughest test came in the group stage against New Zealand, where they secured a narrow three-point victory. They returned to their dominant form in the semi-final, cruising past Tonga with a staggering 99-point win.

With their incredible depth, teamwork, and relentless defence, the Australian U15 girls leave no doubt about their supremacy in the Oceania region, setting a gold standard for future tournaments.

Well done Madi on a fantastic tournament and congratulations on representing AUSTRALIA! You continue to do the Sabres Basketball community proud!