CoLa from Southwark celebrated a fantastic double victory at the Sure Shot National Cup Finals in Manchester this weekend
First up, the U18 women’s team took on their rivals, Endeavour Ipswich Basketball, and won 65-46. This victory marked their third cup in four years and their second in a row.
Chloe Vella was a standout player, earning the MVP title with an impressive double-double of 15 points and 21 rebounds. Adaora Dioramma and Monife Abidekun also played key roles, contributing 12 and 13 points, respectively.
Then, the U18 men’s team faced a tough challenge against Charnwood College Riders. They were down by 11 points but made a stunning comeback to win 67-62.
Khyle Capanzana led the charge, scoring 18 points and grabbing four rebounds. Isaac Fiagbe and Daniel Banjoko also made significant contributions, each scoring 15 points.
It was a thrilling weekend for CoLa, solidifying their place in the history of the competition.