Wilsons celebrate another triumph
We won: two in a row, Kelly and Andrea Wilson celebrate with their Bendigo Spirit teammates after winning the grand final. Photo courtesy Andrew Perryman, Bendigo Weekly.
LEONGATHA sisters Kelly and Andrea Wilson are celebrating another huge triumph, being involved in the winning Bendigo Spirit team which clinched the Women’s Basketball League Grand Final on Sunday in Bendigo.
Bendigo Spirit completed a stunning season with a thrilling grand final win 94-83 over Townsville Fire, claiming its second-straight Wattle Valley WNBL championship.
In front of a sellout crowd of 2500 the Spirit again bested the Fire, but not without being pushed to the limit, the home side leading by just one at the final change.
An inspiring opening to the final term from Gabe Richards and Kelly Wilson helped the home side extend their lead to 10 points.
From there Kristi Harrower took charge with four quick points in the final minutes to hold off the Fire.
Spirit coach Bernie Harrower said the championship win was a relief as he truly expected the Fire to push them to the limit.
“They played well and they certainly brought out the best in us – we had to play a sensational game to get the win today,” he said.
“That showed the quality of the game.”
Bernie thanked the entire team, including Andrea Wilson who didn’t have any game time in the grand final this year but certainly was an integral part of the success story for Spirit.
There was not much time for celebrations for the girls as they resumed their jobs in Bendigo today; Kelly as a teacher and Andrea as a pharmacist in the Bendigo hospital. Both girls now reside in Bendigo.
Parents Bob and Kath Wilson of Leongatha and other members of the family were at the match and were absolutely thrilled to bits in witnessing the contest.
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